Required Reading is a simple, daily roundup of news coverage relevant to Prince George’s County and its Route 1 communities. In our Jan 3, 2018, edition: A “non-contact” shooting brings fear to Hyattsville school; A teen is charged with making threats against Bladensburg, Parkdale high schools and William Wirt Middle School; Alsobrooks wants an end to the shutdown; And far-flung politicians weigh in on the Peace Cross dispute. All this and more below:
Shooting puts Hyattsville school into lockdown – Hyattsville Life & Times
Prince George’s schools host first 3D art fair – The Washington Informer
Proposed Redskins stadium in Prince George’s threatens battlefield site – The Baltimore Sun
Does Maryland landmark promote religion, or simply pay tribute to soldier’s sacrifice? – The Spirit of Jefferson and Farmer’s Advocate
Alsobrooks pleads for end to shutdown – AFRO Washington
Church claims medical marijuana dispensary allowed to open near children’s camp – WUSA
Teen girl arrested for making threats against Prince George’s schools – WTOP