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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Aisha Braveboy outlines vision for Prince George's Co.
Washington (DC News Now) — Current Prince George's County State's Attorney, Aisha Braveboy, has won the special election to become county executive. Unofficial results show Braveboy (D) secured more than 89 percent of the vote. Braveboy joins Capitol Review this week on her plan for the county and how she plans to work with members of the county council. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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‘His memory will be cherished': Bowie police mourn loss of department's first K-9
BOWIE, Md. () — The Bowie Police Department (BPD) is mourning the loss of its very first K-9 to ever join the force. K-9 Rooster served with the department for six years. 'He was a loyal companion to our officers and our civilian staff,' the department stated on social media. 'K-9 Rooster made significant contributions to many arrests and assisted in narcotics and search warrant cases.' Aisha Braveboy projected winner for Prince George's County executive BPD said he was a beloved community figure, engaging in the department's National Night Out, making visits to schools and other City activities. 'His memory will be cherished. He will be greatly missed,' BPD stated. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
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Braveboy outlines plans as newly elected Prince George's County executive
KETTERING, Md. () — Current Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy won the special election to become county executive. Unofficial results show Braveboy secured more than 89% of the vote. She said she's excited to be in charge of the whole county and is committed to bringing new opportunities and making life better for people who live there. 'It felt like Prince George's County was finally unified. We had several members of the council there, the state delegation, and I had gotten calls from members of Congress,' Braveboy said. Shayla Adams-Stafford projected winner of Prince George's County District 5 County Council seat After more than six years as State's Attorney tackling crime, she said she's ready to lead the county. On that front, she wants more collaboration between police and the two dozen municipal police departments. 'These are agencies that are on the borders where we're seeing a disproportionate amount of crime. So working with them will only make us safer and stronger,' Braveboy said. One of her top priorities is economic development, especially with 70,000 federal workers out of a job. 'Looking at ways to reposition those workers who have been displaced back into the workforce, as well as expanding local opportunities to procure more from businesses located in Prince George's County,' Braveboy said. Tenants say church took down Pride decorations at DC apartment building Braveboy already has plans after Six Flags shuts down later this summer season. The amusement park generates $3.5 million for the county every year. 'But they sit on 500 acres of prime real estate that, so I believe [this] is [an] opportunity for us to reimagine that area and bring users there that will actually generate more revenue for the county,' Braveboy said. The Commanders are also scheduled to leave town in several years. Braveboy sees an opportunity to bring in new revenue. 'I have already met with the Commander's leadership team to talk about some of their thoughts, around building a sports stadium for youth athletics as well as professional athletics,' she said. 'I want to use that thoughtful opportunity to create really a hub for not only athletes, but for those who serve athletes, like doctors and other professional,s so that we can have a sports medicine specialty and a hub right there in Largo.' Other focuses include improving education. 'We need to improve outcomes for our students and so that means working more collaboratively, with entities like park and planning, with social services and family services to give families and children the support that they need in order to be successful,' Braveboy said. DC Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services discusses cuts to Medicaid She also intends to beautify the county through better upkeep. 'I'm committed to keeping our roadways free from litter, mowing the lawn in the medians and trimming the trees and doing all the things that show that we care about our county,' Braveboy said. Braveboy's swearing-in will be in two weeks on June 19. Gov. Wes Moore is expected to attend and speak. 'It's going to be definitely a new role. It's going to be a lot more responsibility, but not something that I'm unfamiliar with,' Braveboy said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Prince George's County officer hospitalized after crash on Crain Highway
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. () — Police in Prince George's County said part of Crain Highway is closed after an officer was involved in a crash Wednesday morning. Details are limited; however, police told DC News Now that a vehicle and a police officer's motorcycle collided shortly after 9 a.m. at the intersection of Crain Highway and Missouri Avenue. Aisha Braveboy projected winner for Prince George's County executive Two people who were inside the vehicle were not hurt. The officer was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. First responders urge drivers to avoid the area and find alternative routes until the crash is cleared. DC News Now has a crew headed to the scene. Check for updates. To keep up with the latest news and weather updates, download our Mobile App on iPhone or Android. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Washington Post
6 days ago
- General
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Braveboy declares victory in Prince George's county executive special election
Democrat Aisha Braveboy was on her way to becoming Prince George's County's next county executive Tuesday night after sweeping the majority of the county's vote in a special election that drew more than 31,000 votes. Braveboy, 50, who has served as Prince George's state's attorney since 2019, was well ahead of Republican Jonathan White, an Air Force veteran, garnering most of the mail-in ballots and votes cast in person, according to unofficial results.
