From GVCMH: Global Vision Community Medical Center (GVCMH) one of Prince George’s County Health Enterprise Zone (HEZ) which is bringing quality, affordable healthcare to serve more than 10,000 residents in areas surrounding the 20743 zip code. We are partnering with an organization called The Convoy of Hope and Evangel Assembly of God to reach out to more than 10,000 people in Maryland, […]
The Health Policy Research Consortium (HPRC) is partnering with the Town of Capitol Heights to host the first-ever Back-to-School Health Extravaganza in Capitol Heights, MD. The event will take place on Saturday, August 29th, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Oakcrest Community Center, 1300 Capitol Heights Blvd., Capitol Heights, Maryland. To address the life style behaviors that lead to poor health outcomes we must start […]
Bringing the World to Prince George’s County August 28, 2015 An Update from Council Chairman Mel Franklin: August 28, 2015 | Volume 1, Issue 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 for a 2nd year as […]
Make your voices heard! As the County Council returns for its fall session beginning on September 8, what is the leading issue that we should tackle? ¬ Improving public confidence in county government spending and oversight of your local tax dollars. ¬ Working with the school system to increase county performance on standardized tests (PARCC, […]
Family and Friends Day Prince George’s County Council Chairman Mel Franklin hosts the fifth annual family fun day with live music, a DJ, clowns, food and more. 3-6 p.m. Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro. 301-952-7900. Register here: https://www.melfranklin.net/prince-georges-county-family-friends-day-is-aug-30th/. Free, reservations encouraged. Full Post Going Out Guide: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/going-out-guide-aug-27-sept-2-2015/2015/08/25/80e51b6e-4520-11e5-9f53-d1e3ddfd0cda_story.html
The Prince George’s County Commission for Women, in partnership with the Office of the County Executive and the Department of Family Services, will present the fourth Women’s Empowerment Conference (WE3 Conference) on Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 8:00am to 3:30pm (The Comfort Inn Conference Center Hotel, located at 4500 Crain Highway, Bowie, MD 20716). The […]
Yesterday, I had the privilege of experiencing Fire Ops 101 (“Fire Fighter for a Day”) with the IAFF Local 1619. After getting just a small dose of the experience of the heavy equipment, the heat of the fire, and the physical and mental strain that our Fire/EMS officers endure on a regular basis, I have […]
For immediate release: 8/25/2015 1:00:00 PM For more information, contact: Paulette Jones, Public Information Officer, DPW&T 301 883 5600 “WMATA wants to hear from you regarding proposed service changes for next year. Your input will be presented to Metro’s Board of Directors for consideration before any changes are approved. A public hearing is scheduled at WMATA headquarters in […]
The County Council is proud to partner with communities across our County to invest in an innovative public school system that draws residents to live in our great County from all over the world. We are pleased and excited to welcome our nearly 129,000 new and returning students in Prince George’s County, as well as […]
Over 1000 county residents have RSVP’d for 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, will include over 150 business and nonprofit exhibitors, the exciting sounds of F.A.M.E. (Foundation for the Advancement of Music & Education, Inc.) performers Renee […]