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Baker Delivers "State of the County," Strange Crime and Top School

Check out the top stories in Prince George's County the week of April 22, 2013.

Prince George's County Executive highlights accomplishments in State of County Speech

Hyattsville Council Candidate Debate Theme: Moving Past Discord

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Questions, answers at Hyattsville candidate forum focus on building a more cohesive, collegial city council.

Hyattsville Council Votes Down Tax Measure

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A vote to set Hyattsville's property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year failed last night before the Hyattsville City Council. The failure to set the tax rate came as some members of the city council said that they needed more information about the next year's budget before they could vote on the tax rate.

Police: Bowie Woman Stabs Boyfriend With Fork

The assault occurred after an argument over dinner escalated.

Local Business Owner Has Deep Bowie Roots

Bowie resident Mike Baird shares the secrets of his success and his family's long history in the city.

Dead Body in Bladensburg Identified as Missing Largo Man

The man was reported missing from an adult care facility in Largo on April 8.

School Employee Charged with Sexually Abusing Student

Jason Jamar Howard of Riverdale is accused of abusing a student at Glenn Dale Elementary.

CSX Bridge Continues to Elude Cafritz Developers

Though Calvert Tract is in conversations with UMD, there has been no formal agreement.

Intercounty Connector as 'American Autobahn?'

Speeds above 90 mph should be allowed on the Intercounty Connector, argues one Bethesda resident.

Downtown Laurel Shop Looks to Elevate the Art of Barbering

Owner Brian White says White’s Barber Co. takes pains to offer a 'higher level of service.'

'Alarming' Inquiry Prompts Evacuation of UMD's McKeldin Library

Police performed a sweep of the building but found no evidence of explosives.

UMPD to Share Policing Duties in More College Park Neighborhoods

The university has allocated some $500,000 to provide secondary coverage around Crystal Springs, Lakeland, and several student high-rises.

Support Old Greenbelt Theatre With a Vote

The Greenbelt movie theater was chosen to compete for grant money from Partners in Preservation.

Eleanor Roosevelt Ranked in U.S. News' "2013 Best High Schools"

The top schools were in Montgomery County.

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