Twenty Years Bold

Prince George’s Suite Continues to Celebrate the County—and the People Who Make It Shine

For 20 years, Prince George’s Suite Magazine has been telling the county’s story with an unmistakable message: Prince George’s County is filled with fascinating people, powerful ideas, hard-won victories, and more than a little style.

Now, the Summer/Fall 2026 edition brings that mission to life with an energetic collection of stories covering political leadership, education, health, history, entrepreneurship, family legacy, community service and even one exceptionally adorable toddler.

The cover belongs to Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy, whose administration has taken on the concerns she emphasized during her campaign: cleaner communities, beautification, business development, faster permitting and the dismantling of government silos. The magazine looks beyond the podium to explore Braveboy’s background, the experiences that shaped her and the sources of the strength and vision she brings to county leadership.

County Councilmember Shayla Adams-Stafford is profiled. She shares her journey to leadership in District 5 in a Q&A with The Suite. Over the last year, Adams-Stafford has become a highly energized, visionary leader who is bringing economic development and much more to her district through her innovative thinking and planning.

From today’s government to America’s beginnings, the edition also salutes the nation’s semiquincentennial. Its America 250 coverage introduces readers to the remarkable family history of Terri Allen, founder of the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts. Allen’s musical legacy reaches back to William Stives, a Revolutionary War soldier and fife player who served with General George Washington. It is the kind of unexpected historical connection that reminds readers that Prince George’s County does not merely sit near the nation’s history—it is woven directly into it.

Former Prince George’s County Executive and Maryland Governor Parris Glendening adds another dimension to the issue. He reflects on his public service journey, important moments in his career, and the increasingly complex state of modern politics.

Education takes center stage through a profile of Dr. Shawn Joseph, the new superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools. The edition also looks toward the future of media through CreativeWorks, a multimedia apprenticeship initiative based at Joe’s Movement Emporium. Led by Brooke Kidd and supported by grant funding secured through U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey, the program is helping prepare a new generation of creative professionals for careers in an evolving industry.

The magazine balances its policy and leadership coverage with stories carrying tremendous emotional weight. The families of Tyrena Spry and Matthew Minor transformed devastating loss into enduring legacies that will assist others for years to come. Their stories bring heart and humanity to an edition filled with examples of people refusing to let tragedy have the final word.

There is also health and wellness coverage, a look at the new Obama Library, the work of the Brian Westbrook Foundation and a joyful introduction to Dominik Gergely—recognized as the cutest toddler in the United States and, naturally, a Prince George’s County resident. Apparently, the county’s talent pipeline begins very early.

Together, the stories make the Summer/Fall edition feel like a spirited tour of county life: serious when the moment demands it, hopeful when the community needs it and never afraid to celebrate a well-earned victory.

That celebratory spirit arrives as Prince George’s Suite marks its 20th anniversary. Following a 2004 pilot year that tested the market, the magazine officially launched in 2005 with a mission to tell the positive, continuing story of Prince George’s County.

The publication has grown into three complementary roles: a showcase for the county’s best, a solution-oriented forum for its challenges and an analytical platform for the issues shaping its future. Along the way, it has earned two Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards—in 2008 and 2025—and received a 2025 citation from Gov. Wes Moore in recognition of its 20th anniversary.

Its availability at Wegmans helped establish the magazine as a retail brand offering a positive portrayal of the county. It has also expanded into social media, audio, video, Suite Destinations and other digital formats. While print publications across the country have struggled, The Suite has survived through an agile business model, adaptability and a stubborn belief that local stories still matter. Today, it remains the county’s only magazine and one of its last independent publications.

Guiding that journey is Publisher and Editor Raoul Dennis, a journalist, editor, photographer, designer, author and poet with more than 45 years of experience. His reporting appeared in The New York Times and The Washington Post, while his photography has been published in ELLE magazine.

The anniversary celebration will include a special Who’s Who in Prince George’s edition honoring 250 county influencers—one for each year commemorated by America 250. The honorees will represent the leaders, professionals, artists, advocates, entrepreneurs, educators, and everyday difference-makers who make county living better.

After two decades, Prince George’s Suite is redesigning its print and digital presence for a new era of online publishing, streaming and interactive local storytelling. The look may evolve, but the attitude remains wonderfully familiar: bold, upbeat, elevating Prince George’s—and always ready for the county’s next great story.