Author: Jessica Swann
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Southern Hills development advances after Prince George’s County council review
LARGO -The Southern Hills mixed-use development is making progress, moving closer to reality after a review by the Prince George’s County District Council. During their July 14 meeting, the council voted unanimously to advance the project, which aims to revitalize an area near the Southern Avenue Metro Station. The plan envisions transforming about 85.4 acres…
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Prince George’s County’s Monique Rose Sneed speaks out over La Caj lease dispute
CAMP SPRINGS — Restaurateur and entrepreneur Monique Rose Sneed is publicly pushing back against efforts she says could force the closure of one of her businesses, arguing that community gatherings near her restaurant have become the basis of an ongoing lease dispute. Sneed, founder of several well-known food and hospitality brands in Prince George’s County,…
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Prince George’s residents urge full school funding during heated FY2027 budget hearing
LARGO — Prince George’s County residents packed a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 budget Monday night, urging county leaders to fully fund Prince George’s County Public Schools while also advocating for investments in nonprofit services, environmental programs, foster care advocacy and animal welfare initiatives. The hearing focused on the county’s proposed FY2027 operating budget,…
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Prince George’s County announces free two-day FIFA World Cup festival
LANDOVER — Aisha Braveboy announced plans for a free two-day FIFA World Cup festival designed to bring international soccer excitement, cultural celebration and youth athletic development to Prince George’s County next month. County officials and representatives from Eagle Sports Holdings unveiled plans for the Prince George’s County World Cup Festival, which will take place June…
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Washington Lands Anthony Davis in Bold Eight-Player Deadline Deal with Mavericks
WASHINGTON- The Washington Wizards have made another massive move ahead of the trade deadline, acquiring 10-time All-Star forward Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks as part of an eight-player blockbuster that sends veteran assets and draft picks back to Texas. The Deal in Detail As part of the trade, Dallas is sending Davis, along with…
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Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar Make Grammy History With Landmark Wins
LOS ANGELES — Two of music’s biggest stars made history Sunday night at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, with groundbreaking wins that echoed far beyond the stage of Crypto Arena. Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny became the first artist to win Album of the Year with a Spanish-language record, while rapper Kendrick Lamar surpassed Jay-Z…
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Families Frustrated by Last-Minute School Closures
Prince George’s County — Prince George’s County Public Schools closed abruptly on Monday, Feb. 2, due to snow and ice hazards following a severe winter storm, frustrating many families caught off guard by the late notice. District officials said the Code Blue closure was declared early that morning due to icy roads, sidewalk hazards, burst…
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Marvel’s “Wonder Man” Reframes Classic Heroism in Hollywood
Marvel’s latest Disney+ series “Wonder Man” is more than just another superhero story. The eight-episode series combines superhero adventures with a witty Hollywood satire, following Simon Williams, a talented Black actor with hidden superpowers, as he strives for a big break in Los Angeles. Featuring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (known for Watchmen, Black Mirror, Aquaman) in…
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Maryland Eyes High-Tech ‘Sphere’ Entertainment Venue at National Harbor
Maryland state and county officials announced plans this month to bring a scaled-down version of the high-tech Sphere entertainment venue to National Harbor, a move they say will fuel economic growth and cultural activity in the Washington metropolitan area. The project, a 6,000-seat spherical venue similar in design to the iconic Las Vegas Sphere, would…
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Belichick Hall of Fame snub reignites debate over consistency in voting
The decision not to include Bill Belichick in the latest class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame has drawn swift reaction across the NFL, with fans and analysts questioning how one of the most accomplished coaches in league history was left off the ballot. Belichick, a six-time Super Bowl champion as head coach of…
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