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Guide to 2026 local primary races
County and state representatives influence zoning, public schools, police, courts, and local government investment and spending in our communities. In our area, the Democratic primary election June 23 will almost certainly decide who represents us at the county, state, and federal level, because our area is overwhelmingly Democratic. Most races below have only Democrats running…
Shared workspace opens in Discovery District
A 13,980-square-foot shared workspace with 60 offices, two meeting rooms and a training…
Residents weigh in on Hollywood upgrades
Residents of College Park’s Hollywood neighborhood told county planners on May 9 they…
Cameras deter drivers from running stop signs
The number of drivers who run stop signs has declined since the city…
Laurel-trained horse has its eye on the prize at the Preakness Stakes
A Laurel-trained horse and its jockey will take aim at one of horse…
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College Park
Residents press Maryland comptroller on rising energy costs, affordability
Prince George’s County residents sought answers from Maryland’s comptroller on affordability and rising energy costs during a meeting Thursday evening at the Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center. Comptroller Brooke Lierman took questions from roughly 50 residents who attended the District 1 Community Conversation event hosted by Prince George’s County Council member Tom Dernoga (Dist.1). The event…
Hyattsville
Will county lose its way on ag research?
I’m guessing it’ll be early April. No, that last warm snap makes it more likely for late March. Scratch that, the cold blast pushes it to early April again. Oops, the sun just popped out this morning. OK, they’re peaking — get down to the Tidal Basin NOW to take an Instagram-friendly cherry blossom selfie.…
The Laurel Independent
Laurel restaurant temporarily closed after shooting, stabbing incidents
The City of Laurel has temporarily closed Amigos Mexican Grill after separate shooting and stabbing incidents near the restaurant left five people injured during a Cinco de Mayo celebration last week. Amigos Mexican Grill had its use and occupancy permit suspended by the city’s Department of the Fire Marshal and Permit Services effective May 8…
