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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 …

EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM on SCHOOL BOARD ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, May 24 8507 Oxon Hill Road, Fort Washington, MD CITIZENS FOR AN ELECTED BOARD PRESENTS THE FOURTH Prince George’s County EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM on SCHOOL BOARD ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES A Comprehensive Inside View of How our School System is Governed NEW SCHOOL BOARD STRUCTURE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETING LABOR RELATIONS ETHICS ACHIEVEMENT …