Category «News»

Business Straight Talk & Lunch Series

Businesses bring your business cards, business capability statements and meet with the buyers of Mr. David Fisher (Hensel Phelps), Facchina, Ms. Mirinda Jackson (MBE Compliance Manager for Prinec Georges Coiunty) , and Ms. Sharon Jackson (Executive Director, Prince George’s County Supplier Development & Diversity Division (SDDD). This a Mr. Jeffery Miles (BB&T) and Ms. Angela …

FORMER COUNTY EXECUTIVE WAYNE K. CURRY PASSES AWAY , JULY 2, 2014

STATEMENT OF COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN MEL FRANKLIN ON THE PASSING OF FORMER COUNTY EXECUTIVE WAYNE K. CURRY   Today, Prince George’s County’s 900,000 residents mourn the loss of former County Executive Wayne Keith Curry, who has passed away at age 63. Wayne loved his family dearly, and our love, thoughts and prayers are with his …

Temple Hills Community Protests Pedestrian Bridge Construction by Kirsten Petersen

Maryland Community News Published: Friday, June 20, 2014 Temple Hills community protests pedestrian bridge construction by Kirsten Petersen Staff Writer Three weeks ago, a robust row of trees hid Josie DiRodio’s Temple Hills home from the hustle and bustle of Branch Avenue. Since the trees were cleared as part of a highway expansion project, the …

Casinos, not Schools, Big Winners in Maryland gambling profits by IHHAAC

Community we have to pay attention to the legislative deals that are being done allegedly on our behalf, but then we get the short end of the stick.  Please review this information. This issue often has arisen given that approval of gaming was sold to voters largely on the promise of additional funding for schools. …

O’Malley announces nearly $650M for county transportation improvements.

By Melanie Dzwonchyk, mdzwonchyk@patuxent.com July 9 2013, 1:02 PM EDT Gov. Martin O’Malley this week announced nearly $650 million in transportation investments for Prince George’s County that he said will create 4,000 jobs, reduce traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety. The complete article can be viewed at: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/howard/laurel/ph-ll-pg-state-money-20130709,0,1394662.story Visit baltimoresun.com at http://www.baltimoresun.com

Newsletter & Annual Payment to Fire Retirees

Annual Payment to Fire Retirees According to Section 9.2C of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Prince George’s County, Maryland and Local 1619, International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO…”the County shall provide to every retiree an annual check in the amount of three hundred and fifty dollars ($350.00).  This payment will be included with the Fire …

Sad news – Line of Duty Death – James “Doc” Brooks

It is with a very heavy heart that I share the information below with you.  Doc Brooks, our Federation Treasurer and Friend passed away on January 15. I state without exaggeration that everyone in Prince George’s County has suffered a loss.  Doc was the epitome of Civic Activism and Volunteerism. The information is in the …

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME EVENTS – AUGUST 6th

National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime” The Prince George’s County Police Department, county officials, and neighborhood civic groups will come together to observe the 30th Annual “National Night Out”. National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime”, began as an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send …

Residents asked to Prepare for a Significant Weather Event

Forwarded to members by President Joe Brice: PEPCO PREPARED FOR SEVERE WEATHER Customers asked to Prepare for a Significant Weather Event Washington, D.C. – The National Weather Service predicts the potential for the Washington Metropolitan Region to experience a significant weather event Thursday, including severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, damaging winds, large hail and possible …