Entries by News Editor

MNCPPC Parks and Rec. Sci-Fi Family Night – Aug. 29

Parks & Rec. Sci-Fi Family Night Date & Time: Saturday, August 29, 2015 6-8 pm Description: Families can have fun and learn at this Sci-Fi Family Night! Fun things to try include: DIY Robot Competition Lightsaber Training Stars & Planets Trivia Monsters vs. Aliens Challenge Intergalactic Photo Booth Cost: Free Ages: All ages welcome Location: […]

MNCPPC Parks and Rec. Back 2 School Day – Aug. 22

Stephen Decatur Community Center Back 2 School/Family Day Date and Time: Saturday, August 22, 2015, 12 noon-4 pm Description: Come celebrate back to school with music, vendors, amusements, seminars, games, food and fun.  Find out about your local community center and sign up for a free community center ID for ages 17 & under. Cost: Free […]

Sept. 17 College Fair Sponsored by Council Chairman Mel Franklin and PTSO

Join over 100 colleges, universities, and college related services and over 2000 students at the 6th Annual PTSO College Fair, sponsored by Council Chairman Mel Franklin and Parents Together for Students Organization (PTSO), on Thursday, September 17, 2015, 4-7PM, Surrattsville High School,  6101 Garden Drive, Clinton, MD 20735.  Free and open to the public!

MGM/PGCC Hospitality Express Program – Job Opportunities

From MGM: Prince George’s Community College in partnership with MGM National Harbor, has created MGM Hospitality Express Program to further assist one’s readiness in the hospitality industry. This program is designed to enhance one’s skills and prepare them for the next steps in a hospitality career. We are asking you to help us spread the word […]

NBC4: District 7 Police Station to Open This Fall

After funding problems, the 7th District police station in Prince George’s County is set to open this fall. News4 reported earlier this year that the station would be left empty for a year because of a budget gap. News4’s Tracee Wilkins explains what’s next. NBC4 News video: http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/local/Prince-Georges-Co–Police-Station-to-Open-This-Fall/321825081

Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) Sept. 9 Founder’s Day Celebration

The ASALH Founders’ Day Centennial Celebration is hosted by ASALH branches including Prince Georges County Truth Branch (MD), Van McCoy Legacy Branch (MD), C. Delores Tucker Branch (DC), Carter G. Woodson Branch (DC), Bethel Dukes Branch (DC) in collaboration with ASALH Headquarters, and is also co-sponsored by the National Park Service. The Centennial Founders’ Day […]

WBJ: MGM National Harbor announces a $100,000 donation to Prince George’s Community College

MGM National Harbor announced a $100,000 donation to Prince George’s Community College Monday as part of its efforts to recruit employees for its new casino resort in National Harbor, which is scheduled to open in the second half of 2016. The donation will fund scholarships for students to attend training for work in the resort, such as hospitality, culinary […]

27th Annual NAACP Hester V. King Freedom Fund Gala – Oct. 3

From the Prince George’s County NAACP: With endearing excitement, the Prince George’s County Branch of the NAACP invites you to celebrate our 80th Anniversary.  The 27th Annual Hester V. King Freedom Fund Gala will be the highlight of the year.  This joyous occasion will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. until […]