Memorial Day is a time to reflect and cherish our fallen heroes and their families. Let’s honor them each and every day. Please support Prince George’s County’s newest American Legion, the Warffemius-Seidler Post 381 Brandywine-Baden: http://www.post381.org/ #princegeorgesrising
“Choose Public Schools Workshops” Starting May 24th Please join the Prince George’s County Board of Education Chair Segun C. Eubanks, Ed.D, as he hosts 3 workshops entitled “Choose Public Schools” at 6:30PM on May 24 (Oxon Hill HS), May 25 (Largo HS), and May 31 (Northwestern HS). These workshops, co-sponsored by several members of the […]
REMINDER: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE 2016 MARYLAND PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY I am pleased to share with you my recommendations for the Maryland Presidential Democratic Primary happening today, Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 7AM-8PM. To find out more details about voting in the Presidential Primary, go here: http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/elections/Pages/default.aspx. Every one of Prince George’s County’s 440,000+ registered Democrats should vote in today’s […]
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE 2016 MARYLAND PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY I am pleased to share with you my recommendations for the Maryland Presidential Democratic Primary on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, 7AM-8PM (with early voting from Thursday, April 14 to Thursday, April 21, 10AM-8PM). To find out more details about voting in the Presidential Primary, go here: http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/elections/Pages/default.aspx **See the bottom of […]
Bringing the World to Prince George’s County March 18, 2016 An Update from County Councilman Mel Franklin March 18, 2016 | Volume 2, Issue 2 Prince George’s Rising is a countywide newsletter designed to empower communities with key information and issues of concern. It is my honor to serve you on the Prince […]
This Sunday! New: Golfzilla & 3-hole Mini Golf at Henson Creek Golf Course. Health & Wellness Zone Please join us for various activities that emphasize healthy living and improve the quality of life for all ages. Some of the fun activities include trails, biking, aerobics, health screenings, The First Tee (youth golf program), fitness activities, […]
From PGFD: The 2015 Prince George’s County Memorial Stair Climb and Walk is a way to honor and remember the FDNY firefighters who selflessly gave their lives so that others might live on 9-11-2001. Each participant pays tribute to an FDNY firefighter by climbing or walking the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World […]
Challenged by a study indicating churchgoers are more likely to be overweight, three Prince George’s County church congregations are stepping up in a new county weight loss challenge. “We are delighted to be engaging in the Biggest Winner challenge, and let me say it, we aim to win,” said Pastor Henry Davis III of First […]
Uber is expanding in Maryland in a big way, with plans to add 5,000 jobs in the state. The announcement came one day after Maryland regulators approved a settlement placing the popular ride share service under state regulation. Under the terms of the settlement, all UberBlack and UberSUV drivers will be required to hold Maryland […]
In a gathering that was part tutorial, strategy session and pep rally, business leaders and local officials from Montgomery and Prince George’s counties crowded into a small auditorium at the University of Maryland in College Park on Wednesday for a hurriedly organized meeting designed to gin up lobbying efforts on behalf of the proposed light […]