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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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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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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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Go-Go Awards 2025 celebrate 50 years of D.C.’s sound, legacy and next generation
WASHINGTON — The 2025 Go-Go Awards returned this year with a clear message: Washington’s homegrown sound is alive, evolving and still deeply rooted in community. Held at the historic Lincoln Theatre, the annual ceremony honored the artists, bands, and cultural stewards who continue to preserve and advance go-go music — a genre born in the…
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The Man Who Made Us Laugh: Remembering Paul Reubens
HBO’s new two-part documentary, airing May 23, reveals the deeply personal and complex life of Paul Reubens—the man behind the bow-tied, bicycle-riding icon, Pee-wee Herman. In Pee-wee as Himself, director Matt Wolf pulls back the curtain on a figure both celebrated and misunderstood. Known for his manic energy, childlike wonder, and the unmistakable gray suit,…
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