Public information released by the Prince George’s County Government: Prepare as Hurricane Florence May Impact Region in Days Ahead Residents are encouraged to take precautionary measures Landover, MD – Prince George’s County Office of Homeland Security/Office of Emergency Management (OHS/OEM) encourages residents to prepare for possible effects Hurricane Florence may have on the Metropolitan region. According […]
September 11, 2018 For Immediate Release Statement of Prince George’s County Council Member Mel Franklin on the 17th Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks Contact: Mel@melfranklin.net Upper Marlboro, MD – Today, on the 17th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States of America, Councilman Mel Franklin (D-District 9) released the […]
NBC4 Invites Residents and Students to Highlight Fatherhood in Prince George’s County at Marlton Golf Club on the First Day of School During Live Broadcast NBC4 Reporter Molette Green to Broadcast “Live in the Community” from 6AM-7AM on Tuesday, September 4 Join NBC4 (NBC Washington) in Prince George’s County on Tuesday, September 4, between 6AM-7AM […]
Today, we are reminded again by tragedy that the men and women of our police department put their lives on the line each and every day for our safety and protection. Yesterday, Police Officer First Class Jacai Colson was killed in a gun battle with perpetrators who engaged in a heinous and unprovoked attack on the […]
Announcement from the New Dave & Buster’s coming to the Ritchie Station Development (Opening Soon) WBJ Article: http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/blog/top-shelf/2015/02/dave-busters-to-open-first-location-in-prince.html From D&B: We have approximately 400 jobs at our new Capitol Heights Dave & Buster’s location in the Ritchie Station Marketplace. We would like everyone in the County to know that we have jobs available. All applications are […]
Tell Governor Hogan to Support Job Creation in Prince George’s County – Support the Prince George’s County Regional Medical Center Act (SB324/HB309) Our state legislators in Annapolis are working with county leaders to make a new state-of-the-art Regional Medical Center, in partnership with the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), a reality! Five years ago, […]
I join millions of Americans in mourning and extending family condolences on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, but I am appalled at Senators McConnell, Ted Cruz and so many other Republicans who are already attempting to nullify the constitutional responsibility and duty of my President to appoint Justice Scalia’s successor. Gentlemen, have […]
As public school parents, we are shocked and outraged that allegedly a school volunteer and child predator abused a growing number of our young people – our babies – who we entrust into the care of our schools each and every day. This monstrous and destructive conduct is the worst betrayal of the trust that […]
Bringing the World to Prince George’s County February 9, 2016 An Update from County Councilman Mel Franklin February 9, 2016 | Volume 2, Issue 1 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 […]
Special Snow Emergency Update #2 January 25, 2016 An Update from County Councilman Mel Franklin January 25, 2016 | Volume 2, Special Edition #2 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 […]