May 25, 2017 For Immediate Release Statement of Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin on Governor Larry Hogan’s Signing of Amber’s Law Governor Scheduled to Sign Important Domestic Violence Legislation at Today’s Bill Signing Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – In the closing moments of the 2017 Legislative Session, the Maryland General Assembly unanimously adopted […]
For Immediate Release Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Urges Appeal of Purple Line Decision Councilman Contends that Federal Judge Failed to Give Federal Transit Administration Proper Administrative Deference Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – On Monday, May 22, Federal District Court Judge Richard Leon issued a decision in Friends of the Capital Crescent Trail et […]
May 22, 2017 For Immediate Release Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Condemns Murder and Potential Hate Crime at the University of Maryland Councilman Urges Vigilance Against Hate Groups and the So-Called “Alt-Right” Movement on College Campuses Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – On Saturday, May 20 at 3 a.m., Army 2nd Lieutenant Richard Collins […]
E-News in Brief – May 22, 2017 An Update from Councilman Mel Franklin E-News in Brief for Community Leaders Multiple Community Discussions on Litter: “Are You Concerned About Litter in Prince George’s County” – May 23, May 24, and June 6 From the Department of the Environment and PFC Coalition: The People […]
2017 Cheverly Day Parade It was wonderful to join the great residents of the City of Cheverly today at your 86th Anniversary Parade. We all had an incredible time celebrating your wonderful, diverse community with hundreds of residents. Thank you to all of the parade participants, vendors, Cheverly officials, public safety officers, and Cheverly neighbors […]
County Support for Locally Owned and Operated Businesses – Special Assistance for Local Entrepreneurship (S.A.L.E.) Program From FSC First: “The Special Assistance for Local Entrepreneurship (SALE) Program is a component of the Economic Development Incentive Fund (EDIF) available to established businesses throughout Prince George’s County in an effort to broaden the region’s tax base. Council […]
E-News in Brief – May 18, 2017 An Update from Councilman Mel Franklin E-News in Brief for Community Leaders County Support for Locally Owned and Operated Businesses – Special Assistance for Local Entrepreneurship (S.A.L.E.) Program From FSC First: “The Special Assistance for Local Entrepreneurship (SALE) Program is a component of the Economic Development […]
E-News in Brief – May 15, 2017 An Update from Councilman Mel Franklin E-News in Brief for Community Leaders Joint Base Andrews Reaches Milestone of Donating 20,000 Lbs. of Food to Prince George’s County Food Pantry “The men and women of Joint Base Andrews have been incredible community partners in countless ways over […]
2017 Laurel Main Street Festival Parade It was wonderful to join the great residents of the City of Laurel Saturday at your 2017 Main Street Festival Parade. Even with overcast conditions, we all had an incredible time celebrating your wonderful community with hundreds of residents. Thank you to all of the parade participants, vendors, Laurel […]
May 15, 2017 For Immediate Release Prince George’s County Councilman Mel Franklin Congratulates Joint Base Andrews on Donating 30,000 Pounds of Food to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry Joint Base Andrews Hosts Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, Councilman Mel Franklin, the Office of County Executive Rushern Baker, and Andrews Business Alliance to Commemorate Community Milestone […]