 Maryland’s high school graduation rate hit a new high for the Class of 2015, with students in Prince George’s County making some of the state’s greatest gains, according to newly released numbers.
Statewide, 87 percent of students earned their high school diplomas in four years, a slight uptick over 2014 and five percentage points better than in 2010.
In Prince George’s, rates rose to 78.8 percent, from 76.6 a year earlier, a one-year jump of more than two points that comes as the school system has been pushing hard to boost student achievement. More
The investigation into the child sexual abuse allegations continues and authorities are ready to help. Here are important numbers to remember: Child Protective Services, 301-909-2450; Prince George's County Police Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Unit, 301-772-4930; FBI Hotline, 1-800-CallFBI. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
 County Executive Rushern L. Baker III with Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) Chief H.P. “Hank” Stawinski, III and Prince George’s County Office of Homeland Security Director Gevonia R. Whittington after they were confirmed by the County Council and officially sworn in.
The Prince George’s County Council confirmed the appointments of H.P. “Hank” Stawinski, III as Chief of the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) and Gevonia R. Whittington as Director of the Prince George’s County Office of Homeland Security. Following the County Council confirmation, Chief Stawinski and Director Whittington were sworn-in during a ceremony in the Office of the County Executive in Upper Marlboro, MD.
“The Prince George’s County Council confirmed two incredible leaders to continue our public safety progress throughout the County,” said Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker, III. “I want to congratulate Hank Stawinski and Gevonia “Gee-Gee” Whittington on their new and critical leadership positions and look forward to their counsel and continued service to the citizens of this County. More
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