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Here is what’s happening on the Route 1 Corridor
Women sweep key races in local primary
Women emerged as some of the biggest winners in the June 23 primary elections, capturing nominations for county executive, county council and other key local offices across Prince George’s, Howard and Anne Arundel counties despite relatively low voter turnout statewide. State election officials reported that about 16.7% of eligible Maryland voters cast ballots, well below…
Residents voice concerns about planned apartment building
Residents who attended a community meeting about a multifamily apartment building proposed for…
García wins Democratic primary for District 1 county council seat
Beltsville resident Michelle García on Tuesday won the Democratic primary election for Prince…
Voter turnout surges as candidates make final pitch as polls close in Laurel
Polling locations across the Laurel area saw a surge of evening voters Tuesday…
Voting off to a slow start at Laurel polling locations
Voter turnout was slow across polling locations throughout the Laurel area Tuesday morning…
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College Park
Owner of Piano Man building seeks new use for landmark
A real estate adviser for the owner of the long-vacant Piano Man Superstore building has asked the College Park City Council to suggest a new use for the Baltimore Avenue landmark. “We don’t actually have anything in mind at the moment,” Ben Wilson, a senior managing director at Bethesda commercial real estate firm Greysteel, told…
Hyattsville
Video: Hyattsville Elementary PTA hosts second annual Pride Festival
Rainbow flags waved and families filled David C. Driskell Community Park as the second annual Hyattsville Elementary School PTA Pride Festival brought the community together to show local LGBTQIA+ members and youth that they are seen and celebrated. Watch the video below
The Laurel Independent
Before Election Day: Who are the candidates running for District 1 Prince George’s County Council?
Election season is nearing its peak in Prince George’s County. In less than 24 hours, primary elections will begin, giving voters a chance to cast their ballots and decide who will represent them in the November general election. Throughout the Laurel area, the most competitive primary election is for the District 1 County Council seat.…
