Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred around 12:25 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, near the border of Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. (more…)
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On Saturday afternoon at approximately 3:25pm, the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department responded to a technical rescue situation on the 13700 block of Central Avenue, Largo, at Six Flags America. Park staff worked alongside Technical Rescue units to safely evacuate about 32 riders who were stuck on a ride.
In a major win for the local food scene, Maryland’s 2Fifty Texas BBQ has taken home the prestigious “Casual Restaurant of the Year” award at the 2025 RAMMY Awards. The victory marks a significant achievement for the Riverdale Park-based restaurant (Prince George’s County), which has become a beloved destination for authentic, slow-smoked barbecue with a unique Latin American flair.
Six Flags America has canceled its annual Fright Fest event for the 2025 season and will instead offer Kids Boo Fest, a daytime, family-focused alternative beginning September 13. (more…)
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The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) has charged 25-year-old Tyler Wang’Ombe-Gichuru of Silver Spring with sexually assaulting two children under the age of 10 during a private swim lesson at a community center in Upper Marlboro. The suspect, who was hired by the victims’ family and is not employed by the center, remains in custody without bond as the investigation continues.
A 19-year-old Maryland man has been arrested in connection with an illegal car rally during Super Bowl LVIII celebrations, resulting in firearm-related charges in Maryland and pending extradition to Pennsylvania for additional charges. (more…)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that a Prince George’s County man was sentenced to 10 years in prison and four years of supervised release after a federal investigation by ICE and the DEA found he conspired to distribute fentanyl and possessed a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. (more…)
The Prince George’s County Department (PGCPD) family is mourning the loss of veteran officer Corporal Tonya Proctor who passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2025.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will close and detour two ramps on I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Prince George’s County as part of a ramp resurfacing project beginning July 6. Work will take place overnight Sundays through Thursdays, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. All work is expected to be complete by the end of July, weather permitting.
Earlier this year, The Capital Wheel at National Harbor relaunched with an all new, $1M light package with significant technological upgrades. The 180-foot iconic observation wheel now has additional lights allowing more dynamic light shows with high-speed animations, custom messages and vibrant displays.
A Maryland woman has been arrested following allegations that she misused more than $26,000 raised through a GoFundMe campaign intended to cover funeral expenses for a relative. (more…)