Prince George’s Rising – July 8 Update from Councilman Mel Franklin
Prince George’s Rising – July 8, 2017 An Update from Councilman Mel Franklin July 8, 2017 | Volume 3, Issue 6 […]
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Statement of Councilman Mel Franklin on Independence Day 2017
July 4, 2017 For Immediate Release Statement of Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin on Independence Day 2017 Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – Today, County Councilman Mel Franklin (D-District 9) issued the following statement celebrating the 241st anniversary of the adoption of our nation’s Declaration of Independence: “A mere 241 years ago, the greatest declaration of […]
Statement of Councilman Mel Franklin on the Controversy over County School Graduation Rates
June 26, 2017 For Immediate Release Statement of Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin on the Controversy over Prince George’s County’s Graduation Rates Councilman Urges Focus on Student Achievement not Politics Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – Today, County Councilman Mel Franklin (D-District 9) issued the following statement regarding public allegations of fraud regarding Prince […]
WTOP: DuVal student accepted at Harvard (& other Ivies) picks her new school
Princeton, Harvard, Cornell — those are just some of the 14 schools that accepted 18-year-old Olawunmi Akinlemibola, a DuVal High School student from Prince George’s County. So which did she choose? “Stanford.” The graduating senior explained that its quarter system gives her the opportunity to test herself and indulge her curiosity. “If you’re somebody like […]
NBC4: Prince George’s County Teen on His Way to Becoming Opera Star
An 18-year-old from Prince George’s County could very well become the world’s next big opera star. Aaron Crouch was accepted to the renowned Julliard School in New York, but decided to complete his first year at the Curtis Institute of Music, a conservatory in Philadelphia that is said to be the most selective program for […]
Councilman Mel Franklin Congratulates Upper Marlboro Native Markelle Fultz on being Selected No. 1 in the NBA Draft
June 23, 2017 For Immediate Release Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Congratulates Prince George’s County Native Markelle Fultz on Being Selected Number One in the 2017 NBA Draft DeMatha High School Basketball Star from Upper Marlboro, MD selected No. 1 by the Philadelphia 76ers Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – Last night, University of […]
Great to Join the Town of Capitol Heights on June 10th at Your 2017 Capitol Heights Day Parade!
2017 Capitol Heights Day Parade It was wonderful to join the great residents of the Town of Capitol Heights on June 10th at your 2017 Capitol Heights Day Parade and Festival. Blessed with nice weather, we all had an incredible time celebrating your historic community with hundreds of residents. Thank you to all of […]
Prince George’s County Council Member Mel Franklin Issues Special Father’s Day Message to Fathers and Father Figures
June 18, 2017 For Immediate Release Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Issues a Special Father’s Day Message Councilman Gives Special Recognition to Men Who Take on the Role of “Father Figure” Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – Today, County Councilman Mel Franklin (D-District 9) issued the following special Father’s Day statement: “As Father’s Day […]
Prince George’s Rising – June 17 Update from Councilman Mel Franklin
Prince George’s Rising – June 17, 2017 An Update from Councilman Mel Franklin June 17, 2017 | Volume 3, Issue 5 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 George’s County Council. Over the last […]
Pr. George’s Police Offer Tips to Reduce Thefts from Automobiles in the County
From Police Officer First Class (PFC) Donald McGuigan from Prince George’s County Police Department: Theft from automobiles in Prince George’s County are on the rise. Officer McGuigan has listed some helpful tips to help assist us all in preventing this crime of opportunity. Theft from Auto prevention tips 1. Don’t leave your car unlocked. 2. […]