Petition for Election of Labor Organization

AFSCME has requested to represent the 311 Call Center Representatives. This would add them to their bargaining unit.

Cops & Coffee

Chat and get to know your local officers over a cup or two, and present your concerns about crime in the area. Also, get a chance to participate in crime prevention projects.

Breaking the Cycle

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Millions of people are affected by domestic violence in forms of emotional or physical abuse. Don’t stay silent, speak up and take a stand.

Dancing, Drumming and More!

Celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of Native Americans at the annual “American Indian Festival”. Free admission. Free parking. Join us on October 19.

Prince George’s County is Proud to Support National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Department of Family Services to Host October 10th Career Fair for Disability Community.

Camp Springs, MD - Held each October, National Disability Employment Month (NDEAM) aims to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.  This year's theme, &quo...

Free Caregivers Conference Set for September 25th

Media Advisory

For Immediate Release:September 11, 2019For More Information:Jermoni DowdPublic Information OfficerPrince George’s CountyDepartment of Family Services301-265-8490jkdowd@co.pg.md.us

Free Caregivers Conference Set for September 25th

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The Father’s Day Pledge Initiative Set for June 14th

Free Event to Highlight the Unified Vision of a Community Free of Domestic Violence, Led by Men.

Camp Springs, MD- On Friday, June 14, 2019, the Prince George’s County Department of Family Services, Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Division is sponsoring a FREE Father’s Day Pledge Initiative at the Sanctuary at Kingdom Square...

MOMENTUM Conference Set for March 23rd

Department of Family Services to Host Free Conference for Men and Boys to Promote Healthy Relationships and Raise Awareness About Domestic Violence

Camp Springs, MD –  The Prince George’s County, Department of Family Services, Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Division will host a FREE a conference entitled MOMENTUM: Men Making our Relationships Excellent at Camelot...

Prince George’s County Launches Senior Resource Guide

County Partners with Prince George’s Provider Network to Produce a Comprehensive Directory of Local Agencies, Business and Non-Profit Organizations Dedicated to Serving Older Adults.

Camp Springs, MD – In an effort to expand and create a more comprehensive resource directory of information and referral services for older adults and individuals with disabilities, the Prince George’s County, Department of Family Serv...

Free Community Health Screenings Event Commemorates National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

LARGO, MD – As part of its ongoing effort to help educate the African-American community about the importance of knowing their HIV status, and to commemorate the 2019 National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day,

the Prince George's County Health Department is participating in a free HIV testing event for the community on Tuesday, February 12th at Prince George’s Community College (PGCC).

The event, Black Health Empowerment Day, is at PGCC’s Hea...

Announcement: Petition for Election of Labor Organization

On October 1, 2019, the Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) received a petition from the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 67, pursuant to the Prince George’s County Labor Code, Section 13A-10...

Notice of Funding Availability and Program Year 46 Community Development Block Grant Workshop

The Department of Housing and Community Development will be accepting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications for Program Year 46 on September 25, 2019 through October 25, 2019. DHCD will sponsor a Proposal Workshop on September 25, 2019.

VETERAN STAND DOWN & HOMELESS RESOURCE DAY 2019

FOR PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY VETERANS AND PERSONS WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS

Woman Pleads Guilty in Route 301 Crash that killed 6, including Children

UPPER MARLBORO, MD – During a court hearing 33-year old Dominique Taylor pled guilty to 6 counts of motor vehicle manslaughter. She now faces up to 30 years in prison, according State’s Attorney Aisha N. Braveboy.

In February 2...

THOMAS HAWKS SENTENCED TO 22 YEARS IN PRISON FOR MOTOR VEHICLE MANSLAUGHTER

Drunk Driver Kills Three Young Children, Severely Injures Parents

UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Prince George’s County Circuit Judge Jared McCarthy sentenced Thomas Hawks to 36, suspend all but 22 years, in prison for causing the deaths of three young children and severely injuring their parents, announced State’s Attorney Aisha...

STATE’S ATTORNEY AISHA BRAVEBOY DELIVERS FIRST STATE OF JUSTICE ADDRESS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY

UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Before a crowd of over 500 residents, business owners, community leaders and elected officials, Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha N. Braveboy delivered the first-ever State of Justice address....

STATE’S ATTORNEY AISHA BRAVEBOY TO DELIVER FIRST STATE OF JUSTICE ADDRESS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY

U.S. Congressman Steny Hoyer among special guests at Symposium

UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha N. Braveboy will deliver the first State of Justice address in the County for citizens, residents, business leaders, community leaders, elected officials, and...

MAN FACES 50 YEARS FOR NEW CARROLLTON SHOOTING

Man Shoots a Father Holding His Infant Child

UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Tyrone General, of New Carrollton, was convicted of first degree assault, second degree assault, reckless endangerment, use of a handgun and related charges for shooting Ian Reid.

On May 5, 2017, New Carrollton police officer...

TWO PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY JURIES FIND TWO MEN GUILTY IN TWO SEPARATE CHILD SEX ABUSE TRIALS

UPPER
MARLBORO, MD– Justice was served for two victims of child sex abuse when Prince George’s County
juries convicted Patrick Prosper-David and Dietrich Ames in two unrelated trials,announced Prince George’s County Sta...

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY POLICE OFFICER FOUND GUILTY OF SECOND DEGREE ASSAULT AND MISCONDUCT

Officer repeatedly punches man in the face while handcuffed behind his back

DRIVER CONVICTED OF CRIMINALLY NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER FOR CRASHING INTO TWO U.S. NAVY MEN

Defendant strikes two victims, flees the scene in his car and continues on foot

UPPER MARLBORO, MD – John Mueller, Jr., 32, faces over 14 years in prison for taking the life of Christian Guerreiro and injuring Ryan Eades in a car crash in August 2018. In addition to criminally negligent manslaughter, the defendant ...

Thomas Hughes Gets Eight Years in Prison for Manslaughter

Victim Dies as a Result of a Fist Fight in Shopping Center Parking Lot

UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Thomas Hughes, 32, of Greenbelt, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, suspending all but eight, for manslaughter and second degree assault for causing the death of a man after a fist fight, announced State&rsquo...

DEMARKO WHEELER SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR KILLING 68-YEAR OLD VETERAN

Carjacker Demands Car Keys After Fatally Shooting Victim

UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha N. Braveboy announced today that Demarko Wheeler, 23, was sentenced to life in prison, suspending all but 70 years, for killing a 68-year old U.S. Marine Corp...

Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Hosts Community in the Courthouse

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UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha N...