2025: The Year In Review
It Has Been A Year Of Unprecedented Events — For Good And For Worse. On A Few Occasions, The Worst Brought Out Our Best.
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JANUARY 2025
Prince George’s Suite Magazine reaches 20th anniversary. The award-winning publication was created to tell the positive story of Prince George’s County. Then Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, a county resident, was the first prominent feature profile story.
G.S. Proctor & Associates, the largest black-owned lobbying agency in Maryland, reaches its 30th anniversary. Launched in Jan 1995, the firm’s president and CEO sits on the board at WesBanco, among others. In June 2025, the banking titan was honored by Nasdaq as a result of its merger with Premier Financial Corp. The Nasdaq “moment” signals the bank’s presence on the global stage.
Angela Alsobrooks was sworn in as the first African American and the first African American woman to the U.S. Senate representing Maryland on Jan. 3. PHOTO: PEWRESEARCH.ORG
Chinese New Year - 2025 is The Year Of The Snake. Very specially celebrated in Prince George’s. The Year Of The Snake — Prince George's Suite
Joint Base Andrews Airman Awarded For Outstanding Community Service
Recognizing Excellence: (l-r) Joint Base Andrews Commander, 316th Operations Group Col. Jun S. Oh, Greater Prince George’s Business Roundtable Chair Michael Chiaramonte, Service Before Self Award honoree 316th Wing Senior Airman Katrina Messer and Roundtable Vice President and Director of Operations James Estepp. PHOTO: AMIR STOUDAMIRE // PRINCE GEORGE’S SUITE MAGAZINE & MEDIA
Her Wings Are Not Just On Her Shoulders — Prince George's Suite
County Council Awards Half-Million in Domestic Violence Grant Funding. The amount is considered to be the highest in county history. Saving Women, Saving Families — Prince George's Suite
FEB 2025
The New DMV Order: The Federal Workforce Under Trump. The New DMV Order — Prince George's Suite
Federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts begin to go into effect with the first wave of job eliminations happening on Feb. 14, 2025. The cuts are so profound, the day becomes known as The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre (a nod to the infamous mob hit in 1929). Thousands of Prince Georgians who work for the federal government are negatively impacted.
Prince George’s County Council approves $9.7 Million MGM Local Impact Grant To Help District 8 Residents A Seat At A Table Of Their Own — Prince George's Suite
The Go-Go Museum & Cafe in Washington, D.C.'s Anacostia neighborhood officially opened on February 20. The museum is the world's first museum dedicated to D.C.'s signature and original sound. PHOTO: washington.org/visit-dc/go-go-museum
Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) original series Maryland Farm & Harvest, in its 12th season, featured farms and locations in Anne Arundel, Carroll, and Prince George’s counties during an episode on Tuesday, March 4. An episode preview was found on the series’ webpage at mpt.org/farm.
MAR. 2025
Aisha Braveboy Wins In 2025 Special Election For County Executive, Dem Shayla Adams-Stafford Leads In Race For District 5 Councilmember. The Primaries In Prince George's — Prince George's Suite
Fifty Years Of Quality Care: Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center Celebrates 50 Years with Events Focused on Reducing Maternal and Infant Mortality
APR 2025
Luminis Health Celebrates 50 Years and Commits to Maternal Health. Now At 50, A New Focus On Women For Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center — Prince George's Suite
The DMV Is Home To History Makers. Ovechkin Is The Newest To The Neighborhood. Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s longstanding career record by reaching 895 goals on April 6. He reached 900 goals Nov. 5 and is currently at 911. pgsuite.com/culture-arts/2025/4/17/reaching-immortality?rq=Ovechkin
On April 28, the Washington Commanders announced that the team will leave Prince George’s and return to Washington, DC when their current lease ends. Although the site and the surrounding area never reached their peak economic return, local businesses did experience revenue increases of some $2,000 per game day. The stadium provided jobs for thousands of residents and local youth. The Commanders, combined with Six Flags, contributed nearly $12 million per year in tax revenue to Prince George’s.
Steeped In Success: County Women Awarded At Third Annual Tea Party Awards. Steeped In Success — Prince George's Suite
MAY 2025
Six Flags Announces Closing After 50 Years in Prince George’s. It shut down on November 2, leaving 500 acres open and ending jobs for nearly 100 core staff thousands of seasonal and part-time youth each year. The park generated approximately $3 - $3.5 million in annual revenue to the county.
The End of An Era: The Southern Gospel Singers Close out 60 Years of Gospel Music. Last Stand Of A Gospel Legend — Prince George's Suite
The Aloha Boys, Asia On The Creek Illustrate The Growing Presence Of Asian Culture And Heritage. Asian Heritage Month Continues With Intimate Musical Performances — Prince George's Suite
County High School Baseball Championship: Gwynn Park Yellow Jackets Vs. the 4A Bowie Bulldogs. Final Score: Gwynn Park 7, Bowie 4 Swing Batter, Swing — Prince George's Suite
JUNE 2025
BRAVEBOY INAUGURAL: Plan For A Cleaner County, Focus on Kitchen Table Issues, Growth and More Efficient Permitting. Sworn In — Prince George's Suite ALSO SEE Campaign Plan For A Cleaner County — Prince George's Suite
Legendary Rap Group Wu-Tang Clan Announces Start Of Final North American Tour.
The Sky Bridge at Town Center Brings Gospel to Its Hallways to Celebrate Black Freedom and Heritage. Resident Gospel Choir Celebrates Black Freedom Through Music — Prince George's Suite
JUL 2025
A Fresh Start At M-NCPPC: A New Chapter in Public Leadership—Darryl Barnes at the Helm of Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. A Fresh Start At M-NCPPC — Prince George's Suite
Building the Future: Councilmember Wala Blegay Previews The Future Downtown Largo. Downtown Largo: The Preview — Prince George's Suite
FOOD IS FAMILY - “THANKSGIVING ISN’T THE ONLY TIME THAT PEOPLE NEED FOOD”
County Council Chair Edward Burroughs III, County Executive Aisha Braveboy Work With The Storehouse and Victory Church International To Fight Food Insecurity. Food Is Family — Prince George's Suite
AUG 2025
Former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick Joins State And County Leaders At MACO. Kap & The County — Prince George's Suite
The Sapphire Golf Tour: Women At Tee Time. Women At Tee Time — Prince George's Suite
Shakespeare Re-Imagined: Julius X Shakespeare Re-Imagined: Julius X — Prince George's Suite
SEPT 2025
The New Downtown Largo Festival - Now In Its 2nd Year. A Fall Festival That Helps The County Shine — Prince George's Suite AND ALSO SEE The Downtown Largo Festival Gets Down — Prince George's Suite
Braveboy Announces Elevate Prince George’s And DPIE Fast Tracks. County Executive Seeks To Move Business Growth Needle — Prince George's Suite
The Braveboy Administration hosts the first-ever Congressional Black Caucus reception in Prince George’s County at MGM National Harbor.
Air Show 2025: Record Attendance. Air Show 2025 — Prince George's Suite
Prince George’s Second Annual African Culture Festival. https://pgsuite.com/culture-arts/2025/9/18/african-culture-celebration-wins-big
New Law To Help Address Food Deserts In Prince George’s. Yes, A Fine Wine Can Help Address Food Deserts
The Fourth Annual Prince George’s County Film Festival. Lights, Camera, Action: Take Four!
OCT. 2025
Federal government shutdown begins Oct 1. It would last 43 days and become the longest federal government shutdown in history. It ended on November 12, having led to food insecurities and economic instability for thousands of Prince Georgians.
The NBA Came To PGC on NBA Day. NBA Day — Prince George's Suite
The Washington International Horse Show Returned Bringing Global Flair and Innovation to Prince George’s County. Bienvenue WIHS — Prince George's Suite
County Executive Braveboy Makes Her 100 Day Address. Braveboy Delivers — Prince George's Suite
Reimagining The Possible: Prince George’s Chamber Honors Excellence In Business At 100 Years. Excellence In Business — Prince George's Suite
Prince George’s Honors: A Celebration of Leadership, Legacy, and Community Impact Presented By The Community Foundation of Greater Washington. Next Stop: Prince George’s Honors — Prince George's Suite
NOV 2025
A Century Of Faith. The Historic Greater Mount Nebo AME Church Celebrates 100 Years of Service. A Century Of Faith — Prince George's Suite
County Executive Aisha Braveboy increased activity hosting a series of events aimed at addressing food insecurities and job loss. Over 2,000 participants attended The Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Center Elevate Prince George’s event November 6. Elevating Our Own — Prince George's Suite
Closed Doors: ‘We’re Losing A Valuable Part of Our Community’ As Four Shoppers Food Warehouse stores close in the county. Closed Doors — Prince George's Suite
Maryland To Sue Trump Administration over its efforts to block the FBI HQ from being developed in Greenbelt, MD as was awarded and planned. Maryland To Sue Trump Administration — Prince George's Suite
$1 Million In Aid To Furloughed Federal Workers. $1 Million In Aid To Furloughed Federal Workers — Prince George's Suite
Dr. Francis Chiaramonte, founder of Southern Maryland Hospital, Posthumously Receives 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. pgsuite.com/inside-look/2025/12/18/chiaramonte-receives-2025-lifetime-achievement-award
County Executive Aisha Braveboy Leads “Elevate Prince George’s” Listening Tour. County Executive Aisha Braveboy Leads “Elevate Prince George’s” Listening Tour — Prince George's Suite
Braveboy Hosts Climate Leadership Summit
This first-of-its-kind event brought together government, business, nonprofit, and community leaders to explore solutions that make Prince George’s stronger, more sustainable, and better prepared for the impacts of climate change.
Prince George’s County Leaders, Businesses, and Churches Lift Families Through Hard Times. Where Hope Gathers — Prince George's Suite
After a controversial start, county commission reports that Data Centers may be allowed in Prince George’s but they will be under tight regulation and requirements.
DEC 2025
Mothers First: Young Mothers Get A Chance To Exhale Through New Program Created By County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha. Mothers First — Prince George's Suite
James Wright, Veteran, Beloved Journalist Who Covered the DMV for Three Decades, Dies At 63
AI Goes To School: Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy brought former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his Lumi Artificial Intelligence program to Prince George’s County Public Schools. AI Goes To School — Prince George's Suite
The Prince George’s Police Department records its largest recruitment class in more than a decade. Additionally, overall crime is down in the county. According to police, murder is down 40%, robbery down 48%, carjacking down 55%, sex offense down 23%, domestic violence down 2%, overall violent crime down 19%, and total crime is down 16%, with 4,755 fewer victims.
Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk, who represents Prince George’s County, Is The First Latina And First Immigrant To Become House Speaker in Annapolis. Buenos Dias, Madam Speaker — Prince George's Suite
Maryland Will Appoint Committee to Study Slavery Reparations After Gov. Wes Moore's Veto Is Overridden. Maryland Reparations Study? — Prince George's Suite
At-large Councilmember Calvin S. Hawkins will resign to become assistant deputy chief administrative officer for economic development in the administration of County Executive Aisha Braveboy.
