The Prince George’s County Council joins leaders from across the State in urging Governor Larry Hogan to release $68 million in funds that the state legislature allocated to more equitably fund school districts across Maryland. Maryland will reportedly have a $500 Million budget surplus in the current fiscal year, which removes any excuses for not fully funding the […]
The Prince George’s County Council extends its thoughts and prayers to the family of Daichell Brown, a 9-year old young lady who was tragically killed in Clinton in a traffic accident on Monday night. We join the Clinton community in mourning the loss of Daichell and will continue to work to improve traffic safety on […]
Bringing the World to Prince George’s County November 4, 2015 An Update from Council Chairman Mel Franklin November 4, 2015 | Volume 1, Issue 4 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 for a 2nd […]
Thank you to Still I Rise Inc. and Dr. Glenda Hodges for partnering to raise thousands of dollars towards establishing a new shelter for survivors of domestic violence at this morning’s Prayer Breakfast featuring U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry C. Black. Thank you to Senate President Mike Miller, Delegate Diana Fennell, District Heights Commissioners Cynthia Miller […]
Cut your training costs in half when you hire local workers A Message from the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation Get help with screening, recruiting and training employees when you hire Prince George’s County residents Contact the PGCEDC TODAY at: Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation Jeffrey Swilley Workforce Services Division 1801 McCormick Drive, Suite […]
From the Foundation for the Advancement of Music and Education (F.A.M.E.): FAME Jazz Band Auditions Open for 2015 – 2016 Season The FAME Jazz Band (FJB), and its founding Artistic Director, Nat Adderley, Jr., invite middle and high school musicians to audition for its inaugural 2015-2016 Season. Mr. Adderley is an international jazz pianist; and former […]
Invitation to Conversations with the Chairman Join me for a discussion about our County’s future. From over $6 billion on the horizon in economic development and jobs to significant reductions in crime, our County is moving in the right direction. But, amid declining voter participation and the need to accelerate our progress as we look […]
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY COUNCIL TO HOST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TOWN HALL MEETING October 20 “SPEAK UP – SPEAK OUT” Event at Suitland High School Features Panel Discussion and Resource Information The Prince George’s County Council will host “Speak Up – Speak Out – It’s Everybody’s Business,” a town hall meeting focusing on ways to end Domestic […]
“We want people from around the world to want to relocate to Prince George’s County,” Prince George’s County Council Chairman Mel Franklin (D) said. “To live here, to invest here [and] to help us create more economic destinations here so that we can grow our local wealth and opportunity for … the kind of communities […]
October is domestic violence awareness month and I am pleased to be the Host Sponsor of “What’s Going On: Setting Your House in Order,” feat. U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry C. Black, a Prayer Breakfast, Colony South Hotel, 7401 Surratts Rd., Clinton, MD 20735, Sat., Oct. 31, 9AM-12PM, sponsored by Still I Rise, Inc. to raise […]