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Prince George’s County comedian Cerrome Russell is finding where his voice belongs: In Maryland. Story by Hau Chu and @rondez.bsky.social
Sweat learned hours before a 5 p.m. filing deadline that she was short 143 signatures. Aspiring Prince George’s County executive candidate Tonya Sweat and her team were sent scrambling— they didn’t have enough signatures to appear on general election ballots in November.
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Why have Maryland's school test scores stalled?
Maryland posted lackluster scores on the annual standardized tests, but experts say they expect greater improvement in years to come and the results are in keeping with the national trend.
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Maryland awards 5 local groups to boost small businesses and affordable housing
More dollars for affordable housing and small businesses
Organizations in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties secure nearly $200,000 in state funding.
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Prince George’s County comedian Cerrome Russell is finding where his voice belongs: In Maryland. Story by Hau Chu and @rondez.bsky.social
After 11th-hour sprint, Tonya Sweat says she secured enough signatures to challenge Braveboy
After late sprint, Tonya Sweat says she secured enough signatures to challenge Braveboy
Aspiring Prince George’s County executive candidate Tonya Sweat and her team were sent scrambling after learning they didn’t have enough signatures to appear on general election ballots.
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Want the best ice cream in Prince George’s County? I ranked these 6 shops.
The best ice cream in Prince George's County
Some of the best soft-serve and hard-serve ice cream options in Prince George’s County are in roadside stands and on a college campus.
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DeVance Walker Jr. fought for diversity and economic development in Montgomery County
DeVance Walker Jr. fought for diversity and economic development in Montgomery County
Walker, a former military police officer and professor who was a champion for diversity and economic development, died June 24 at age 79.
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Park police officer fatally shot man by the river in Fort Washington Park
Park police officer fatally shot man by the river in Fort Washington Park
An officer with the Maryland-National Capital Park Police fatally shot a man on Friday evening in Fort Washington Park, state investigators said.
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Sheriff’s chief of staff under investigation following posts about union president
Sheriff’s chief of staff under investigation following posts about union president
After The Banner's reporting on the sheriff’s strange eviction arrangement, his chief of staff, Tracy Brown, criticized the president of the deputies union on social media. She was recently put on administrative...
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As business programs struggle to find students, UMD offers a faster way to an MBA
As business programs struggle to find students, UMD offers a faster way to an MBA
The University of Maryland Smith School of Business will allow students to earn their degrees with three fewer courses.
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7 things to do in the capital region, from Karol G to wine and jazz
7 things to do in the capital region, from Karol G to wine and jazz
Things to do across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties this week include festivals showcasing books, wine and jazz, and concerts headlined by the likes of Karol G.
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State releases bodycam footage of moments leading up to man’s death in police custody
State releases bodycam footage of moments leading up to man’s death in police custody
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office released body-worn camera footage showing a Frederick man’s final moments while in custody of Greenbelt Police Department and U.S. Park Police officers.
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Want to help shape the former Six Flags site? Now is your chance.
Help pick a name for the former Six Flags site
The team behind the redevelopment at the former Six Flags site is asking for the public’s input on a name.
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Ousted planning chair sues, claims Braveboy dangled jobs to force resignation
Ousted planning chair sues, claims Braveboy dangled jobs to force resignation
Ousted planning board chair Darryl Barnes sued the county, the executive and council chair, claiming he was forced to resign following unsubstantiated misconduct allegations.
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Maryland’s Rico Nasty says ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ is ‘what the future might look like’
Maryland’s Rico Nasty says ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ is ‘what the future might look like’
Largo's Rico Nasty has generated international fame with her signature “Sugar Trap” sound and funky blend of rap and rock. She was tapped to create the title track for season two of the video game...
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Prince George’s County Council member Wanika Fisher has a bold proposal. In the face of loud opposition to data centers in the county, the District 2 rep pitched an amendment to the zoning ordinance that would allow the facilities in certain agricultural and residential areas.
Council member Wanika Fisher explains her data center amendment
Prince George’s County councilwoman explains data center amendment
Planning department staff said the amendment was a piecemeal attempt to address data centers that conflicts with the county’s moratorium on data center development.
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Streets flood, tens of thousands without power after storm pummels Maryland
Streets flood, tens of thousands without power after storm pummels Maryland
A flood watch is in effect for Baltimore City and most of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard and Harford counties.
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Prince George’s school test scores hold steady — and so do achievement gaps
Prince George’s school test scores hold steady — and so do achievement gaps
Prince George’s County Public Schools’ standardized test scores crept up slightly in English and math, but disparities across race, disability and language persist.
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Authorities investigating financial irregularities in Prince George’s County Municipal Association
Authorities investigating financial irregularities in Prince George’s association
The former mayor of Morningside, Bennard Cann, is under investigation after an audit found financial irregularities and unauthorized ATM transactions in the Prince George's County Municipal Association's...
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A Montgomery County Council member said firefighters violated the county’s Trust Act, which prohibits county personnel from voluntarily cooperating with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Cerrome Russell has lived around the world. Now he’s finding his voice in Maryland.
Cerrome Russell is finding where his voice belongs: In Maryland
Cerrome Russell, 46, has become a fixture of the comedy scene in the Washington, D.C., region, but has spent his life in the South and abroad as a Marine.
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Prince George’s County Planning Board defies staff recommendation to oppose data center amendment
Prince George’s County Planning Board defies staff recommendation on data center amendment
The Prince George’s County Planning Board considered a proposal that could allow data centers in agricultural and residential areas.
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7 things to do in the capital region, including a crab feast and puppet slam
7 things to do in the capital region, including a puppet slam
Check out one of the region’s best bowls of pho, a sound bath and playoff baseball among other events over the next week.
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Northwest Chinese Food is staying in College Park after closing its original location
Northwest Chinese Food to reopen in College Park after closing original location
Northwest Chinese Food will reopen for dinner service Aug. 15 in its sibling eatery, Li Chun Café.
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Black Books Matter Fest returns to MahoganyBooks with a lineup of award-winning authors
Black Books Matter Fest returns to MahoganyBooks
The third annual Black Books Matter Fest is happening Aug. 1 and boasts a lineup of prominent award-winning authors and writers, including Nikole Hannah-Jones, Alex Elle and S.A. Cosby.
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A political ally of the sheriff schedules evictions in Prince George’s — for a fee. Known as the ‘mayor of Suitland,’ Elsie Jacobs has gained an outsized but informal role at the sheriff’s office.
Maryland’s Brayden Martin heads to Blue Jays hoping to rise quickly with sharp batting eye
Maryland’s Brayden Martin brings sharp batting eye to Blue Jays
Maryland third baseman Brayden Martin was selected in the 11th round of the MLB draft. He is the nephew of Terps legend Walt “the Wizard” Williams.
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