Prince George's County News
2 teens arrested in death of 16-year-old in D.C.
District of Columbia police say two teenagers have been arrested in the death of a 16-year-old who was one of last year's youngest homicide victims in the city.
2 stabbed at house party in Pr. George's County
Prince George's County police are investigating the stabbings of two teenagers at a house party in Brandywine over the weekend.
Former housing director sentenced to 3 years
A former Prince George's County housing director has been sentenced to three years and one month in prison for his role in a corruption scheme involving former county executive Jack Johnson.
Police ID boy, 6, who shot himself in Clinton
Prince George's County police have identified the 6-year-old boy who accidentally shot and killed himself.
Man charged after boy, 6, accidently shoots self
Prince George's County police have charged a man after a 6-year-old boy accidentally fatally shot himself after finding a loaded gun in a children's backpack.
Prince George's County officer on leave after killing armed man
A Prince George's County police officer has been placed on routine administrative leave after shooting and killing an armed man.
Boy, 6, dies in accidental shooting in Clinton
Neighbors are in shock after a 6-year-old boy kills himself. He found a loaded revolver inside a bookbag in his family's home.
Mold, slime and other gross grocery store realities
If pink slime has you on the defensive, you might be surprised to learn what else lurks in your food.
Md. lawmakers fail to approve expanded gambling
Lawmakers have adjourned after failing to approve a bill to expand gambling to include table games, although the measure could be considered if a special session is called by the governor.
House committee passes expanded gambling bill
The House of Delegates is set to consider a bill that could bring table games and sixth casino to Maryland. Members of the Ways and Means Committee voted Monday to approve a stripped-down version of a Senate bill.
2-year-old hit by van near Beltway, dies
Prince George's County police say the boy was struck on 85th Avenue near the Beltway around 3 p.m.
Police investigate Fort Washington murder
A man was found dead Saturday morning in Fort Washington, Md., according to Prince George's County police.
Man sentenced in marijuana plot, money laundering
A Laurel man has been sentenced to more than 21 years in prison for distribution of more than 10,000 pounds of marijuana along the East Coast.
Md. slot machines hit it big in March
Slot machines in Maryland raked in about 25 percent more revenue in March 2012 than last year.
Pygmy goats rescued from traffic in Upper Marlboro
Rescuing farm animals is not normally in a day's work for Prince George's County firefighters, but Friday a call of kids running into oncoming traffic near Upper Marlboro required emergency response.
Pr. George's looks to add class time for middle schools
Prince George's County middle school students on spring break may want to savor the time off, because come this fall, there are plans to lengthen their school day.
Warm winter points to buggy summer
The unusually warm start to spring could allow bugs with multiple generations -- like stink bugs, aphids and spider mites -- to get a head start and complete more generations than normal, leading to an overall larger population.
Volunteers sought for Patuxent River cleanup
Volunteers are being sought to help clean the Patuxent River.
U. Md. student arrested for online threats of killing rampage
College Park police arrested Alexander Song, 19, after he was released from medical care Tuesday.



