Saturday, April 6, 2013
This week's top headlines from your Prince George's County Patches.
Breaking & Entering Reported in University Park The suspects took a flat-screen tv and an iPod sometime Friday morning, police reported. Residents Speak Out Against Jey's Auto Acquisition Several residents said they wanted council to give Jey Edward more time, but council says they've waited eight years. Cancer Takes Jane Henson, Wife of Jim Henson Couple met at University of Maryland, built puppetry empire out of felt and ping-pong balls. Are Noise Complaints Against West Hyattsville Restaurant Exaggerated? The overwhelming majority of noise complaints against Mi Patio are "unfounded" according to police logs. Corcoran Gallery, University of Maryland Explore 'Teaming Up' The struggling Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC is set to …
Saturday, March 16, 2013
This week's top headlines from your Prince George's County Patches.
Woman Sexually Assaulted in Riverdale Park Police say the victim was groped by a man while walking her dog in the area of Natoli Place and Rittenhouse Street. Public Arts Initiative Clears Riverdale Park Council The town could see new artwork go up in public spaces later this year, with Beale Circle as a possible first location. Olson Seeks to Spur Development Near Metros Legislation proposed by the council member would offer incentives to developers looking to build near Metro stations. Police Seek Bowie Appliance Thief The suspect has been stealing new appliances from recently constructed homes across Prince George's County. School Safety, Tech Improvements and More Approved in BOE's $1.7B Budget The Fiscal Year 2014 budget for Prince …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
This week's top headlines from your Prince George's County Patches.
Riverdale Park Town Center Readies for Tenants This step is the first in preparing the property for tenants, according to a town official. Riverdale Park Council Moves to Support Purple Line Mayor Vernon Archer said the Purple Line could provide important public transit opportunities for the eastern part of Riverdale Park, where two stations are proposed. Historic Chillum Giant to Close in April One of the area's oldest supermarkets will be shutting down after nearly six decades in business. D.C. Man Arrested in 'Gang-Related' College Park Shooting Authorities say a Washington, D.C. man was arrested last week and charged with fatally shooting 20-year-old David Esequel Avelar in College Park. Bowie Man Dies in Cement Truck Collision …
Sunday, March 3, 2013
The top news stories from around Prince George's County.
University Park Resident Assaulted in Home A University Park man was assaulted inside his own home Monday after he unwittingly interrupted a burglary-in-progress, according to University Park police. Asian Brothel Raided and Closed in Greenbelt The second brothel discovered in two weeks by police in Greenbelt was closed Tuesday. Police: State Troopers Injured by Drunk Driver on I-95 Maryland State Police say two troopers assigned to the College Park barrack were injured early Friday morning after their patrol car was struck by a drunk driver on I-95 in Laurel. City Council to Vote on Melford Amendment Monday The Bowie City Council must decide to either amend the covenants on the Melford property, which would pave the way for extensive …
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Check out this week's top headlines from around Prince George's County.
An instagram threat, a fatal fire, a prostitution ring bust and more in this week's top headlines from your Prince George's County Patches. 3 Dead, 3 Injured in Glenarden House Fire One man and two children were killed in the deadly blaze. Council: No to Dancing at Acapulco Spirit Concerns about noise, crime, and potential code violations doom effort to obtain dance hall license for long-time West Hyattsville restaurant with few actual noise and crime issues and no recent code violations. PGPD: Undercover Investigation Reveals Prostitution Ring at Greenbelt Massage Parlor Prince George's County police reports that Bamboo Spa in Greenbelt was involved in illegal activity. Early Morning Blaze Causes $400K in Damages A 3,100 square foot …
Saturday, February 9, 2013
This week's top headlines from your Prince George's County Patches.
After Sandy Hook: Educators To Take Up Increasing Security in Pr. George's Schools Installing panic buttons, electronic doors, and increasing armed police officers are on Thursday's agenda for the county's education board. Ride the Rhode Island Ave Streetcar from DC to College Park Film from 1950s puts you in the driver's seat of old streetcar line which serviced Hyattsville. Now see the plan which would return streetcars to Rhode Island Avenue in the next 10 years. Fire Chief: High Rate of Accidential House Fires in Bowie "Unusual" After three major house fires in Bowie this past weekend, which were preceded by nine other fires in the prior two months, Prince George's County Fire Chief Marc Bashoor offered some explanations for the …
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Top stories this week in Prince George's County.
Among stories that received attention this week in Prince George's County were: Criminals trading Tide laundry detergent for drugs, a man sentenced for taking cell phones and cash from people attending a party, and a local yarn store closing in the face of increasingly difficult retail environment. Here are those articles and others. Racehorse Escapes From Laurel Park, Heads Down U.S. Route 1 Drivers along U.S. Route 1 in North Laurel were given quite a start Friday morning when they encountered a riderless racehorse heading south along the highway. Police: Criminals Trade Tide Detergent for Drugs Criminals in Prince George's County are stealing Tide laundry detergent from stores and trading it for marijuana and crack, according to Sgt. …
