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UMD Goes Smoke Free, Woman Fends Off Purse Snatcher: Prince George's Headlines
This week's top headlines from Prince George's County's Patches.
Second Cafrtiz Appeal Could Cost University Park $20K
The town council voted 5-2 to appeal the preliminary plan of subdivision, a move that could cost the town upwards of $20,000.Read more on Riverdale Park-University Park Patch.
Installation of the school's solar array, the first of it’s kind in Prince George’s County, beganMonday. Read more on Riverdale Park-University Park Patch.
Police: No Bodies Buried on Dean Drive
A massive police search Tuesday just outside of Hyattsville's city limits did not yield anything police could tie to another investigation.
PGFD Looks for Cause of Fatal Mount Rainier Fire
70-year-old man dies in Mount Rainier house fire.
New PGCPS CEO Attacked Racial Achievement Gaps in Anne Arundel
In previous job, Prince George's new schools chief made decreasing academic and disciplinary disparities between races a top priority.
Police Release Sketch of Suspect in Sexual Assault of 7-year-old Girl
Police are looking for man with long goatee and pierced tongue in connection with Marlton sexual assault of child.
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The congressman discussed student loan interest rates and college affordability Tuesday in College Park.
No 'Butts' About it, UMD is Smoke-Free
The campus will have four designated areas for smoking, however.
Tennis Players Training In College Park Compete At Wimbledon
Alison Riske, Denis Kudla to represent the Junior Tennis Champions Center.
Attic Fire Damages Townhouse in Laurel
A whole-house fan caught on fire at the residence, causing an estimated $10,000 of damage.
Folds of Honor, Budweiser Clydesdales Deliver Scholarships to Laurel Military Families
Representatives from the Folds of Honor Foundation were joined by the Budweiser Clydesdales in Laurel Tuesday to deliver scholarships to the family of a fallen soldier.
Coming Soon: Meli Melo Pizza
A new business will open in Old Greenbelt soon.
New Prince George's Department Simplifies Permitting
Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement opened this week.
Relocation Delayed for Overcrowded French Immersion School
Structural delays prevent Robert Goddard program from moving to old Greenbelt Middle School until August 2014.
Governor's Bridge Road Bridge Remains Closed
Prince George’s County estimates that the truss bridge in Bowie will remain closed through the summer, and into the early fall. Read more on Bowie Patch.
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