The Concrete Division of the Clark Construction Group, one of the Metropolitan areas top builders, and the Economic Development Corporation are hosting a Recruitment Open House on Monday, September 28, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to fill 400 skilled and unskilled general laborer positions. The positions start at $13/hour, plus benefits, with the […]
Bringing the World to Prince George’s County September 25, 2015 An Update from Council Chairman Mel Franklin September 25, 2015 | Volume 1, Issue 3 Bringing the World to Prince George’s County September 25, 2015 Prince George’s Rising is a countywide newsletter designed to empower communities with key information and issues of concern. […]
Shred It for Free! For immediate release: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AM For more information, contact: Linda Lowe, Public Information Officer, Department of the Environment/301-883-5952 Shred up to 5 boxes/bags of your personal and confidential documents at NBC4 Allstate Community Shred Event Largo, MD – Prince George’s County Government in partnership with NBC4, Allstate, Shred-it and Prince George’s […]
Chairman Mel Franklin issues Council Statement in Remembrance of 9/11 The Prince George’s County Council, on this solemn anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks against our nation, remembers the more than 3,000 brave men, women and children, including 400 courageous first responders answering the call for help, who lost their lives in that tragic […]
It is with profound sadness that I share the news that Delegate James (Jim) E. Proctor Jr. (D-27A) has passed away. The Prince George’s County Council joins with our residents in mourning the loss of Delegate Proctor and extends our thoughts, prayers and love to Jim’s wife, Susie, and his children, grandchildren and extended family. […]
From Christmas in April: Christmas in April is an annual, one-day project to repair the homes of those who due to age, disability and financial hardship, cannot do the work themselves. Skilled and unskilled volunteers give six to eight hours of service to help with repairs. Christmas in April is a non-profit organization supported entirely […]
COUNCIL CHAIR MEL FRANKLIN ISSUES STATEMENT IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY 2015 Labor Day provides an opportunity to honor and celebrate the American worker and the contributions made to our economy and quality of life. It is also an opportunity for this Council to thank the 7,000 person team that is our County […]
From the Thurgood Marshall College Fund: APPLE HBCU SCHOLARS PROGRAM Overview This program will offer a one-year scholarship to 30 students selected as Apple Scholars. This award will be applied to the scholars’ final year of study. More importantly, the inaugural class of scholars will receive an opportunity to develop key skills to enhance their resumes and […]
Thank you to the more than 2000 residents, nearly 200 businesses and nonprofits and dozens of volunteers who made this past Sunday’s Prince George’s Family & Friends Day a rousing success. Our tremendous volunteers and staff executed a near flawless event even amidst the higher than expected turnout. A special thanks to the performers and […]
Join over 1500 county residents and nearly 200 business and nonprofit exhibitors at the Biggest Community Event of the Year! The Aug. 30th Prince George’s Family & Friends Day, our annual countywide showcase of our local business and nonprofit community, has arrived and will include the exciting sounds of F.A.M.E. (Foundation for the Advancement of Music & […]