Men Make A Difference Day – Tomorrow October 9, 2017, at all PGCPS Schools Tomorrow, all across our public schools in Prince George’s County, is “Men Make a Difference Day.” This tradition was established several years ago by Dr. Michael Robinson, founder and co-CEO of Forest of the Rain Productions, and “acknowledges the vital role fathers […]
11% That is the embarrassingly low percentage of each of your hard-earned county tax dollars that was spent with minority or woman-owned businesses in Prince George’s County in the last reported year. With all of our diversity – being over 85% minority and majority female, home to several thousand minority or woman owned businesses, including […]
Please View My Official Candidate Announcement Video for County Council At-Large Do you believe in Prince George’s County’s future? If you do, please join me and click the video above to support my Jobs First Plan for Prince George’s County. Together, we will: 1. Make Prince George’s County an economic destination for the world, by cultivating signature industries […]
COUNCILMAN MEL FRANKLIN SPONSORS 2017 COUNTY BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS Back to School Event Flyer (Please Share): https://www.flickr.com/photos/councildistrict9office/37192353475/in/dateposted-public/ PTSO COLLEGE FAIR – SEPTEMBER 20, 3:30-6:30PM Join over 100 colleges, universities, and career related services and over 2000 students at the 8th Annual PTSO College Fair, sponsored by Council Chairman Mel Franklin and Parents Together for […]
Today, we remember that terrible morning 16 years ago that changed all of our lives. We will never forget where we were that morning. We will never forget the evil that we witnessed that morning. We will never forget all of those we lost that morning. We will never forget the courageous heroes who saved […]
August 13, 2017 For Immediate Release Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Condemns White Nationalist Hate Rally in Charlottesville, Virginia Councilman Urges Rejection of Racial Extremism and Offers Condolences for Loss of Life Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – Yesterday, James Alex Fields Jr., a participant in a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia called “Unite the […]
Texas 202 BBQ in Brandywine ranked #6 in the top ten BBQ joints in the region by the Wash. Post: “New to the rankings but not new to the business of smoked meats, Texas 202 Barbeque of Maryland can trace its roots to the early 1990s, when Rev and Felicia Ward first opened their restaurant […]
July 21, 2017 For Immediate Release Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Urges County Residents to ‘Buy and Eat Local’ During the Maryland Buy Local Challenge Week of July 22-30 Councilman Promotes Locally Grown Food and County Restaurants During the Maryland Buy Local Challenge Week Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – July 22nd – July 30th is designated by […]
July 19, 2017 For Immediate Release Statement of Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin on the Decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to Allow the Purple Line to Proceed Reinstatement of Environmental Approval Allows Project to Seek $900 Million in Federal Funds Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – Today, the U.S. Court […]
July 11, 2017 For Immediate Release Statement of Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin on the Trump Administration’s Cancellation of FBI Headquarters Search Councilman Calls Decision Harmful to National Security and Questions Timing in Light of Ongoing Trump-Russia Collusion Investigation Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – According to published reports, the Administration of President Donald Trump has […]