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Employ Prince George's is planning to partner with local businesses to offer apprenticeships for Prince George's County residents. Some of their placements will be with WMATA and in the healthcare sector. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Local Updates

by Richard D. Elliott June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

**FILE** On June 14, Prince George's County Council member Mel Franklin (D-At Large) announced his resignation from the council. The vacancy will be filled via special election. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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Mel Franklin Charged with Embezzlement, Perjury; Prince’s George’s Council Prepares to Hold Special Election

by Richard D. Elliott June 24, 2024June 25, 2024

The Prince George's County Council is considering legislation that would require gun shops and shooting ranges to display information about gun safety and mental health. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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by Richard D. Elliott June 18, 2024June 18, 2024

Martin Mitchell, former at-large Laurel Council member, stands in front of his mayoral campaign sign. He ran for mayor in 2023 and was unsuccessful. The Laurel Museum’s newest temporary exhibit, "Visions and Voices 1920-2023, the African American Voting Experience," is running from Feb. 16 through June 16. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Capture the Moment

by Anthony Tilghman and Richard D. Elliott June 18, 2024June 18, 2024

**FILE** On June 14, Prince George's County Council member Mel Franklin (D-At Large) announced his resignation from the council. The vacancy will be filled via special election. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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Mel Franklin Announces Resignation from Prince George’s Council

by Richard D. Elliott June 16, 2024June 16, 2024

The Pride flag was raised in front of the Curry Administration Building by County Councilmember Krystal Oriadha (D- District 7) on May 31. Oriadha is the first openly LGBTQ member of the County Council. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Updates

by Richard D. Elliott June 12, 2024June 12, 2024

Miss Toya’s Southern Kitchen, which already has two locations in the DMV, plans to open their new Laurel location during the week of Juneteenth. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Local Updates

by Richard D. Elliott June 5, 2024June 5, 2024

The Prince George’s County Council voted to adopt the budget for FY 2025, beginning on July 1. The budget is $5.46 billion, 1% larger than the previous budget. (Courtesy of Prince George's County Council)

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Prince George’s County Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott June 5, 2024June 5, 2024

School Superintendent Carey Wright, who came to Maryland from Mississippi after raising literacy rates, acknowledges that Maryland’s educator workforce has looked essentially the same over past years and plans new efforts to increase diversity and inclusion for teachers of color. (Courtesy of Maryland State Department of Education)

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Prince George’s County Local Updates

by Richard D. Elliott May 29, 2024May 29, 2024

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has begun signing most of the passed bills into law following the legislative session. Two bills are likely to pass without his signature, and three or four bills may be vetoed. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott May 29, 2024May 29, 2024