City Council to Vote on Melford Amendment Monday

The Bowie City Council must decide to either amend the covenants on the Melford property, which would pave the way for extensive retail and residential development on the site, or to leave the covenants as they stand.

Two New Stores Opening in Bowie Town Center

Francesca's Collections and Fashion to Figure are both set to open this spring.

Assault, Thefts Rise in Bowie

Police Chief cites increase in theft from autos as assault reporting as contributing to the upward trend, even as other types of crime in the city are at historic lows. 

Asian Brothel Raided and Closed in Greenbelt

The second brothel discovered in two weeks by police in Greenbelt was closed Tuesday.

Sequestration Cuts Could Hit Prince George's Hard

Graphs break down number of federal employees in each Maryland county.

Public Service Commission Orders Utility Improvements

The Maryland Public Service Commission issued an order on Wednesday directing electricity companies to improve service reliability and resiliency.

Laurel Mall Redevelopment Nears Construction Phase

If all goes according to plan, the Town Centre at Laurel—an open-air retail and residential plaza planned for the former site of Laurel Mall—will start to take shape at the site in the next month or two.

Police: State Troopers Injured by Drunk Driver on I-95

Maryland State Police say two troopers assigned to the College Park barrack were injured early Friday morning after their patrol car was struck by a drunk driver on I-95 in Laurel.

University Park Resident Assaulted in Home

A University Park man was assaulted inside his own home Monday after he unwittingly interrupted a burglary-in-progress, according to University Park police.