June 15, 2017 For Immediate Release Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Urges University of Maryland Medical System to Use Local Businesses and Local Hiring in Development of New Regional Medical Center Council Approval of Financing and Land Transfer Paves the Way for Replacement of Prince George’s Hospital Center Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – […]
June 13, 2017 For Immediate Release Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Congratulates Prince George’s County Native Kevin Durant on Winning the 2016-17 NBA Title Basketball Star from Seat Pleasant, MD Named NBA Finals MVP Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – Last night, National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar, Kevin Durant, and the Golden State Warriors […]
June 8, 2017 For Immediate Release Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Releases Results of 45-Day Survey on County’s Change to Once-A-Week Trash Service County Residents Overwhelmingly Express a Desire to Return to Twice-A-Week Service Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – Today, Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin (D-District 9) released the full results of […]
June 5, 2017 For Immediate Release Statement of Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin on Alice Ferguson Foundation’s Living Building Certification Public-Private Partnership Creates Milestone for Sustainability and Green Jobs Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Accokeek, MD – Today, the Alice Ferguson Foundation (AFF), a nonprofit in southern Prince George’s County that has provided environmental education to students […]
E-News in Brief – June 2, 2017 An Update from Councilman Mel Franklin E-News in Brief for Community Leaders MGM National Harbor-County Council Local Business Procurement Opportunity Outreach Session-June 12 To register, go here: http://ow.ly/iOf130ceSsY DATE: Monday, June 12, 2017, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM *Continental breakfast will be provided* LOCATION: MGM […]
MGM National Harbor-Prince George’s County Council Local Business Procurement Opportunity Outreach Session To register, go here: http://ow.ly/iOf130ceSsY DATE: Monday, June 12, 2017 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM *Continental breakfast will be provided* LOCATION: MGM National Harbor Mandalay Bay Room 101 MGM National Avenue National Harbor, Maryland 20745 Interested subcontractors and vendors are invited to attend an Outreach […]
Prince George’s County and the Chesapeake Bay Trust Announce up to $1 Million in Grants Available through the Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program The Prince George’s County Department of the Environment (DoE) and the Chesapeake Bay Trust announce funding opportunities through the Prince George’s County Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program. This program supports on-the-ground environmental restoration activities […]
May 29, 2017 For Immediate Release 2017 Memorial Day Statement of Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – In commemoration of Memorial Day 2017, Councilman Mel Franklin (D-District 9) issued the following statement: “This Memorial Day, we extend our thoughts, prayers, and love to all of the families of our […]
Prince George’s Rising – May 26, 2017 An Update from Councilman Mel Franklin May 26, 2017 | Volume 3, Issue 4 Prince George’s Rising is a countywide newsletter designed […]
May 25, 2017 For Immediate Release Statement of Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin on the Adoption of the Prince George’s County Budget Councilman Praises Infrastructure Investments and Assistance for the Developmentally Disabled, Expresses Concerns About Poor Enforcement of Local Hiring and Small, Minority and Woman Owned Business Laws Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – […]