GoFundMe To Support Family Of Wrongfully Deported MD Man

A GoFundMe has been established to help the family of a wrongfully deported Maryland man. He and his wife have a child with stress seizures.

Cicada Invasion In MD This Year: See When Brood XIV Arrives

Brace yourself for a deafening noise this spring. Maryland is one of 13 states that could see a cicada explosion sometime this spring.

Dumpster And Paper Shredding Day Saturday In Oxon Hill

A Dumpster and Paper Shredding Day will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Oxon Hill. See what items will and won't be accepted.

Boil Water Advisory Prompts School Closures, Residents Without Water

Several hundred thousand residents are under a boil water advisory and many Prince George's County Public Schools buildings are now closed.

DC Plane Crash Victim Remembered As Elite Ice Skater From Maryland

A 12-year-old elite ice skater from Maryland was on board the plane that crashed Wednesday with an Army helicopter.

DC Plane Crash Victims From MD Receive Help From GoFundMe, MealTrain

Several GoFundMe and MealTrain pages have been set up to help the MD families who lost loved ones in the plane crash Wednesday.

Warming Centers Remain Open In Prince George's Due To Temperatures

Warming centers will remain open with the extension of the cold weather advisory for Prince George's County.

PGPD To Dive Into Polar Bear Plunge, Seeks Supporters

The Prince George's Police Department will be participating in the annual Polar Bear Plunge supporting Special Olympics and seek support.

Water Usage Limits Lifted As WSSC Water Fixes Over 200 Line Breaks

Prince George's County residents no longer need to limit water use after WSSC Water fixed line breaks. Late Monday water levels were normal.

First Snow Day 2025 Gallery: Share Your Photos From Prince George's

It's the first major snow of 2025 in Maryland. We want to see photos of how you're spending your snow day.

Warming Centers Now Open Across Prince George's County

Dozens of warming centers have opened across Prince George's in response to forecasted extreme cold weather, officials said.

1st Public Menorah In Bowie Draws Crowd To Celebrate Hanukkah

Chabad of Bowie lit a 9-foot-tall Hanukkah menorah for the first time ever in the community, organizers say.

What's Open, Closed For New Year's 2025 In Bowie

See how the New Year's holiday will affect government offices, yard waste pickup and more in Bowie and across Prince George's County.

What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2024 In Bowie, Prince George's Co.

Patch has the latest closings and trash collection adjustment in Prince George's County for Christmas weekend.

PGC Firefighter Recruits Help On National Wreaths Across America Day

Firefighter recruits and instructors with the PGFD helped unload and set up wreaths Saturday for National Wreaths Across America Day.

Holiday gift guide for people living with Alzheimer’s, other dementias

Alzheimer's Association resource also offers gift suggestions for caregivers

8 Ways to Support an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

More than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's of other dementias.

What's Open, Closed For Veterans Day 2024 In Prince George's County

Here's what's open, closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day 2024.

Walk to End Alzheimer's this Saturday at the National Harbor

Hundreds to unite to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research

Military Personnel Needed For Honor Salutes For Hospice Patients

Both veteran and active military personnel are needed to perform honor salutes for veteran patients at Hospice of Chesapeake.

Pink Ribbon Rally Saturday To Offer Free Mammograms, Screenings

Prince George's residents are invited to attend the Pink Ribbon Rally Saturday in Lanham for free mammograms and screenings.

9/11 Patriots Day Service In Prince George's Features Navy Concert

In Prince George's, a remembrance service will be held at National Harbor​ from 5 to 8 p.m. with a concert by a U.S. Navy Band.

What's Open, Closed For Labor Day 2024 In Bowie, Prince George's

Discover what's open and what's closed on Labor Day in Prince George's County, including when your trash will be picked up.

8,000 Cats, Dogs Killed At MD Animal Shelters Last Year: Data

Shelters across Maryland reported that 8,194 cats and dogs were euthanized in 2023. Nearly 1,900 were in one county alone.

Famous Clydesdales To Canter Down Waterfront For Folds Of Honor Event

The famous Budweiser Clydesdales will make an appearance for a Folds of Honor special event this month at National Harbor.

Mosquito Spraying Planned For Thursday In Bowie

Residents are asked to stay indoors while state personnel spray for mosquitoes Thursday night in certain areas of Bowie.

Concerts Canceled, Pools Closed Because Of TS Debby

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's has canceled all outdoor programming and closed pools early Aug. 8.

American Cancer Society VOICES of Black Women to Impact Disparities

Enrollment goal of 100,000 Black women, ages 25-55, across the U.S. to help improve Black women's health. Join us at: www.voices.cancer.org

Block Parties Planned Across Prince George's For National Night Out

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

Parks And Rec Programming Canceled Due To Heat, Movie In The Park A Go

Despite parks and rec programming being canceled Aug. 2 due to excessive heat, the Movie in the Park is still on for Friday night.

GoFundMe Created For Fatally Shot 6-Year-Old's Memorial Expenses

A GoFundMe has been created to help with the memorial expenses of a 6-year-old who was fatally shot at Fourth of July gathering.

PGC Parks And Rec Programming Canceled, Outdoor Pools Extend Hours

Some outdoor pools have extended their hours this week due to the high temps. Outdoor parks/rec programming for July 17 has been canceled.

Outdoor Pools Extend Hours, PGC Programming Canceled Due To Heat

Some outdoor pools have extended their hours this week due to the high temps. Outdoor parks/rec programming for July 16 has been canceled.

Outdoor PGC Parks And Rec Programming Canceled Due To Heat July 15

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County has canceled all outdoor programming for July 15.

Outdoor PGC Park And Rec Activities Canceled, Cooling Centers Open

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's has canceled all outdoor programming for July 10 and closed ball fields.

Outdoor Park And Rec Programming Cancelled, Fields Closed Due To Heat

The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s has canceled all outdoor programming for July 9 and closed ball fields.

E. Coli Levels Postpone First Annual Anacostia River Splash

Organizers of the First Annual Anacostia River Splash bumped out the event due to higher levels of E. coli detected in the water.

County Fair Canceled Due To Shortage Of Volunteers

The 2024 Prince George's County Fair has been canceled because not enough volunteers were available to help, organizers announced.

PGC 1 Of 25 Areas In U.S. To Receive Boost In Improving Playgrounds

A partnership between Prince George's and KABOOM! will help the county replace its playgrounds faster.

Memorial Day Weekend 2024: Parade, Wreath Laying, Ceremony In PGC

Celebrate Memorial Day with a special parade, wreath laying and a ceremony this weekend at events across Prince George's County.