$1.7M Renovations At Prince George's Animal Shelter Celebrated By Leaders

The first phase of a renovation project at the county animal shelter included permanent dog kennels and cat cages, plus interaction rooms.

Burglary Reported Near University Of Maryland Campus

Police are investigating after a resident reported someone entered a home near the University of Maryland campus through an unlocked door.

Charges Reduced Against Teen In Prince George’s County Shooting: Prosecutor

Charges filed against a teen involved in the shooting of a classmate have been reduced. The teen now will be charged as a juvenile.

3 Groping Incidents Lead To Accokeek 19-Year-Old's Arrest: Police

Charles County investigators have arrested and charged a 19-year-old Accokeek man after 3 women reported being groped.

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🌱 Patch AM: How a Bowie man’s last $3 became a $59,000 jackpot

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🌱 Patch AM: How a Bowie teen’s after-school robbery is changing safety advice

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Former MD Mayor Indicted On Embezzlement, Fraud, Theft Charges

A former mayor and treasurer of the Maryland Mayors’ Association and Prince George’s County Municipal Association faces several charges.

Columbia Woodworking Opens New Facility In Capitol Heights

The new Capitol Heights manufacturing facility expands Columbia Woodworking’s capacity for large commercial projects.

Free Slice Of Pizza For Those In Need At Paisano’s Pizza In College Park

Paisano's Pizza is expanding its Community Slice Program beyond schoolchildren to include anyone in need at its Maryland locations.

Police Ask For Tips In Deadly Pedestrian Collision In Accokeek

Prince George's police investigators are asking the public for tips in a deadly pedestrian collision that happened in August in Accokeek.

🌱 Patch AM: Bowie man sentenced after postal carrier robbery tied back to city.

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Black Lion Cafe To Serve Ethiopian Coffee In College Park

A family-owned Ethiopian coffee shop, Black Lion Cafe, will be opening yet this year at Union on Knox, University of Maryland.

K-9, Handler Hunt Down Missing Boy Found Next To Busy Prince George's Highway

A K-9 named Bo and her handler with PGPD are being credited with spotting a missing little boy hiding in thorny brush after dark.

🌱 Patch AM: Can Bowie State women’s hoops outperform their third-place preseason ranking?

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Missing University Of Maryland Student Found

University of Maryland Police announced late Wednesday that critical missing student Dilan Ashar, 22, has been found.

Trunk-Or-Treats, Haunted Hall, Campfire, Pumpkin Painting: Halloween 2026 In Prince George's

Numerous trunk-or-treats are being held across Prince George's this Halloween, along with other fun, festive events.

Meet Education Board Candidate Jamie McGonnigal: 2026 Election Spotlight

Prince George's County Board of Education candidate Jamie McGonnigal says he has a different viewpoint as a parent of a PGCPS student.

Parents Of Critical Missing UMD Student Plead For Public's Help

The mom of critical missing UMD student Dilan Asher asks the public to help look for her son, review surveillance footage and post flyers.

Prince George's Man Convicted In Sex Abuse Of International Students

A Prince George's Man has been convicted by a jury in the sexual abuse of two teen international students staying in his home.

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Man Dies 2 Days After Crash With Vehicle In Clinton

A 60-year-old Clinton man two days after being hit by a vehicle while he was in the road. Detectives are investigating.

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Driver Sentenced In Vehicular Death Of 3-Year-Old Prince George's Child

The man who pleaded guilty to grossly negligent manslaughter by motor vehicle in the death of 3-year-old Zoey Harrison has been sentenced.

Dog Attacks 2 Children Causing Minor Injuries: Hyattsville Police

A dog being walked by a child attacked two other children Friday morning, causing minor injuries to one girl.

Police Search For Critical Missing UMD Student

Dilan Shaan Ashar, 22, left his home around 2 a.m. Friday. Authorities have searched 110 acres surrounding the site where he was last seen.

D.C. Halloween Party Shooter From Upper Marlboro Sentenced

A 20-year-old Upper Marlboro man has been sentenced in a 2025 Halloween party shooting in Washington, D.C., that injured five.

Suitland Man Killed In Car Crash, Detectives Seek Tips

A 61-year-old Suitland man was killed in a 2-vehicle car crash Wednesday after in Temple Hills. Police are seeking video of the incident.

Suspect Sought In Man's Fatal Shooting In Brentwood

Detectives are searching for the suspect they say fatally shot a man in Brentwood Wednesday.

Man Arrested In 2023 Fatal Hyattsville Stabbing

The suspect wanted in a 2023 fatal stabbing that happened in Hyattsville has been arrested. He now faces murder charges.

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Riverdale Park Suspect In String Of Home Burglaries Arrested

A suspect from Riverdale Park wanted in a string of home burglaries in both Howard and Montgomery counties has been arrested, police say.

Masked Man Arrested After Pointing Gaming Gun At UMD Students: Police

A D.C. man has been charged after UMD police say he drove aggressively on campus and pointed a gaming rifle at people.

Laurel Man Killed In Fatal Hit-And-Run Involving 2 Vehicles

A Laurel man was killed early Sunday morning after police say he was hit by two vehicles that fled the scene.

Man Fatally Shot In Clinton

A 37-year-old District Heights man was fatally shot Sunday morning in Clinton, according to Prince George's Police.

75+ Stops Along Underground Railroad Found In Maryland

More than 75 stops along the Underground Railroad can be found in Maryland and are open to the public, including a train station.

Sock Puppet Week Celebrated UMD Alums Jim, Jane Henson

University of MD staff, faculty and families gathered to celebrate the Hensons and try to break a Guiness World Record with sock puppets.

16-Year-Old Charged As Adult In Prince George's Community College Shooting: Police

A 16-year-old Upper Marlboro boy faces attempted murder charges after a 15-year-old was shot on campus, prompting two schools to lock down.

Microsoft Opens Quantum Research Center At University Of MD

A Discovery Center has opened at the Capital of Quantum in the University of Maryland by Microsoft.

3 Charged In Kidnapping, Killing Of Suitland Man's Dog

Three people have been charged after officials say they kidnapped and killed a MD man's dog after he refused to let them use his vehicle.