Special Snow Emergency Update January 22, 2016 An Update from County Councilman Mel Franklin January 22, 2016 | Volume 2, Special Edition 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. […]
I am shocked and saddened at the death of community activist and former candidate for State Delegate, Greg Hall. Greg was a loyal friend and fervently loved Prince George’s County. Greg showed that what matters most in life is not how you start, but how you finish. Through faith and family, Greg overcame the adversity […]
As we commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today, I must reflect on the profound experience of my journey to Israel this past week at the invitation of the American Israel Education Foundation. From visiting the Sea of Galilee to the Old City of Jerusalem, I was reminded […]
The Stop The Violence March and Forum will be held on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 18, 2016 is the beginning of a yearlong campaign that seeks to raise awareness about escalating violence in our communities, promotes sustainable prevention programs, and shares information regarding successful intervention services for available to Prince George’s […]
Resource Conservation Plan for Prince George’s County, MD Latest Update: Just Announced! Upcoming Community Input Sessions: Tuesday, January 5, and Wednesday, January 6, 2016. Click here to download event flyer. Environmental Input Session When: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Where: Hyattsville City Hall Administration Building, 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781 6:30 p.m.—Light refreshments 7:00 p.m.—Input session begins […]
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Bringing the World to Prince George’s County December 24, 2015 An Update from County Councilman Mel Franklin December 24, 2015 | Volume 1, 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 […]
Happy Holidays! Last month, over 400 county residents attended and participated with me in the Conversations with the Chairman held in Greenbelt, District Heights, and Clinton. You shared your hopes and concerns about the future of our County and the need to create a closer relationship between county government and the people it serves. We […]
Wednesday’s ribbon cutting and opening of the new District VII Police Station in Fort Washington is a tremendous victory for residents across the County, but especially in southern Prince George’s County (“South County”). The District VII Station will eventually expand the reach of the Police Department in South County, thereby reducing response times and alleviating […]