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Prince George's Headlines: Jim Henson's Wife Dies, Seven Laurel Fires Could Be Related

A number of stories made headlines this week in Prince George's County, here are a few.

Tia's Makes Way for Medical Office Building

The old building will be razed and new structure will be built in its place.

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A Lanham woman is facing robbery and assault charges after attempting to steal a purse from an 80-year-old woman and then biting the victim's husband and a Good Samaritan, who foiled the robbery.

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Couple met at University of Maryland, built puppetry empire out of felt and ping-pong balls.

Are Noise Complaints Against West Hyattsville Restaurant Exaggerated?

The overwhelming majority of noise complaints against Mi Patio are "unfounded" according to police logs.

Breaking & Entering Reported in University Park

The suspects took a flat-screen tv and an iPod sometime Friday morning, police reported.

Residents Speak Out Against Jey's Auto Acquisition

Several residents said they wanted council to give Jey Edward more time, but council says they've waited eight years.

Laurel Fire Investigation Widens to Seven Incidents

Authorities have expanded their investigation into a series of recent fires across Laurel and are now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, officials announced Thursday.

The struggling Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC is set to join forces with the University of Maryland follwing a vote by the museum's board of trustees this week.

Final Two Superintendent Candidates Withdraw

One candidate withdrew earlier this week, and now two more have left the search process, leaving the future of the county schools uncertain.


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