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THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY SUMMER YOUTH JOBS PROGRAM – Feb. 28th Deadline

THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY SUMMER YOUTH JOBS PROGRAM (Apply Now) (Feb. 28th deadline – please share) The Prince George’s County Government’s Youth@Work/Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP) (aka Summer Youth Jobs Program) is a six-week, paid entry-level introduction to work in public and non-profit agencies for the youth of Prince George’s County. This countywide initiative offers […]

THE HUMANITY OF DR. KING

On Monday, we had a tremendous day of service in honor of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., feeding nearly 500 families with over 300 volunteers.  But, every MLK holiday, I can’t help but feel a bit of sadness.  Sadness that Dr. King’s life was cut so short.  Cut […]

Prince George’s County Special Assistance for Local Entrepreneurship Fund 

The Special Assistance for Local Entrepreneurship (SALE) Program is a component of the Economic Development Incentive Fund (EDIF) available to established businesses through Prince George’s County in an effort to broaden the region’s tax base. Prince George’s County has dedicated $50 million to provide for the retention, expansion and attraction of businesses that will broaden the County’s […]

Prince George’s County Council Member At-Large Mel Franklin Urges the County to Restore Twice-A-Week Trash Service on First Day of Council Retreat

January 8, 2019 For Immediate Release On the First Day of the Prince George’s County Council Retreat, Council Member At-Large Mel Franklin Urges County Leaders to Restore Twice-A-Week Curbside Trash Pick-Up Contact: mel@melfranklin.net   Upper Marlboro, MD – On Monday January 7, 2019, the Prince George’s County Council held the first day of its two day annual retreat at The Hotel at […]

Councilman Franklin Condemns President Trump’s Freeze on Federal Salaries for Middle Class Families

December 31, 2018 For Immediate Release Statement of Prince George’s County Council Member At-Large Mel Franklin Condemning President Trump’s Decision to Freeze the Pay of Federal Employees Says President’s decision ‘adds insult to injury’ for thousands of Prince George’s County middle and working-class families already deprived of a salary during the holidays by his government […]

$1.7 Million in Funding Announced for Prince George’s County Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program

Redevelopment Authority Announces $1.7 Million in Funding for its Commercial Property Improvement Program Largo, MD — The Redevelopment Authority of Prince George’s County (RDA) has $1.7 million in available funding for its Commercial Property Improvement Program (CPIP) and is now accepting applications for funding. The CPIP was established to assist owners of shopping centers and main […]

Happy Holidays from the Franklin Family

May God bless you and your family during this holiday season. I am so excited about the near limitless possibilities for expanding prosperity and opportunity to all of Prince George’s County’s families in the coming years.  Please also say a special prayer for our families who have a loved one overcoming a serious illness during this season. May this […]

Statement of At-Large Councilman Mel Franklin in Support of the First Step Act

December 17, 2018  For Immediate Release Statement of Prince George’s County Council Member At-Large Mel Franklin in Support of the First Step Act Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – Today, Prince George’s County Council Member At-Large Mel Franklin (D-Upper Marlboro) issued the following statement in support of Senate Bill 2795, known as the “First Step […]