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Melford Amendment Passes, Man Dies in Cement Truck Collision: Pr. George's Top Headlines

This week's top headlines from your Prince George's County Patches.

 

Bowie Man Dies in Cement Truck Collision

Tyronski Johnson, 37, was pronounced dead at the scene after his car collided with a cement truck on Landover Road on Monday.

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Melford Amendment Clears Bowie City Council

The measure gives developers the ability to propose a mix of residential and retail development on the tract of land, and also increases the city's zoning authority over the property. 

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Two-Alarm Fire Rips Through Oil Company in Laurel

A two-alarm fire swept through the Laurel Fuel Oil building Wednesday night, injuring one firefighter and causing up to $1 million in damage.

Historic Chillum Giant to Close in April

One of the area's oldest supermarkets will be shutting down after nearly six decades in business.

Man Arrested for Trying to Use Car as Weapon

The Lanham man reportedly tried to slam his car into his wife's car on Greenbelt Road while she was fleeing from him.

Upper Marlboro Resident Gets Jail Time for Bank Fraud

Adeniyi "Niyi" Adebiyi, 28, got four years behind bars for the scheme.

D.C. Man Arrested in 'Gang-Related' College Park Shooting

Authorities say a Washington, D.C. man was arrested last week and charged with fatally shooting 20-year-old David Esequel Avelar in College Park.

Riverdale Park Town Center Readies for Tenants

This step is the first in preparing the property for tenants, according to a town official.

Riverdale Park Council Moves to Support Purple Line

Mayor Vernon Archer said the Purple Line could provide important public transit opportunities for the eastern part of Riverdale Park, where two stations are proposed. 


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