4th Annual Branch Avenue Day – Aug 15

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From Branch Avenue In Bloom: The 4th Annual Branch Avenue Day is here.  On August 15th, Branch Avenue In Bloom will once again collaborate with local businesses to host an event of free back to school giveaways, food trucks, live entertainment, as well as other festivities.  The purpose behind Branch Avenue Day is to help endorse local shopping in the Branch Avenue commercial corridor. As we move closer and closer towards the arrival of Branch Avenue Day, we will keep you posted on updates via email and our social media.
If you have any additional questions or comments, please email our Public Relations Manager Lamar Weaver at lweaver1@umd.edu

Fugitive Who Escaped From Southern Maryland Hospital Is Captured in Indiana

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A D.C. man who was arrested in Prince George’s County on charges he sold drugs told police he was sick, escaped from a Maryland hospital and then was captured in Indiana.

Byron Matthews, 54, was pulled over Tuesday afternoon in Prince George’s County and arrested after an officer found an outstanding 2011 fugitive warrant for marijuana sales in Pennsylvania, Prince George’s County Police said.

Matthews, of Crittenden Street in Northeast D.C., complained of chest pains as he was taken to the Department of Corrections, police said. He was transported to MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Md.

He then escaped from the hospital, police said.

Matthews was captured about 600 miles away — in Indianapolis — police said in an update late Wednesday. Information on how he was caught was not immediately revealed.

Story: http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Fugitive-Escapes-From-Maryland-Hospital-Is-Captured-in-Indiana-321695752.html

Related Story: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/suspect-who-escaped-from-md-hospital-captured-in-indianapolis/2015/08/13/51eb4984-41b8-11e5-846d-02792f854297_story.html

MNCPPC Health and Wellness Zone – Golfzilla & 3-hole Mini Golf Aug 16

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This Sunday!
New: Golfzilla & 3-hole Mini Golf at Henson Creek Golf Course.
Health & Wellness Zone
Please join us for various activities that emphasize healthy living and improve the quality of life for all ages.

Some of the fun activities include trails, biking, aerobics, health screenings, The First Tee (youth golf program), fitness activities, line dancing, ice skating, and more!
Visit Henson Creek Golf Course for our Golfzilla Challenge and a 3-hole Miniature Golf Challenge!
When
Sunday
August 16, 2015
1-4 pm

 
Where
2 locations!
Tucker Road Athletic Complex
1770 Tucker Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
301-203-6000
Many activities for all!
  • Activity Tracks for youth, adults & seniors
  • Health Screenings
  • Sports
  • First Tee Golf Program
  • Biking
  • Ice Skating
  • Walk/Run Trails
  • Aerobics
  • Line Dancing
  • Community Vendors
Henson Creek Golf Course
1641 Tucker Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
301-567-4646
(across the street from the Tucker Road Athletic Complex.)
Visit us for our Golfzilla Challenge and a 3-hole Miniature Golf Challenge!
 
 

For additional information:
301-203-6000, TTY 301-203-6030

MNCPPC Health and Wellness Zone – Golfzilla & 3-hole Mini Golf Aug 16

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This Sunday!
New: Golfzilla & 3-hole Mini Golf at Henson Creek Golf Course.
Health & Wellness Zone
Please join us for various activities that emphasize healthy living and improve the quality of life for all ages.

Some of the fun activities include trails, biking, aerobics, health screenings, The First Tee (youth golf program), fitness activities, line dancing, ice skating, and more!
Visit Henson Creek Golf Course for our Golfzilla Challenge and a 3-hole Miniature Golf Challenge!
When
Sunday
August 16, 2015
1-4 pm

 
Where
2 locations!
Tucker Road Athletic Complex
1770 Tucker Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
301-203-6000
Many activities for all!
  • Activity Tracks for youth, adults & seniors
  • Health Screenings
  • Sports
  • First Tee Golf Program
  • Biking
  • Ice Skating
  • Walk/Run Trails
  • Aerobics
  • Line Dancing
  • Community Vendors
Henson Creek Golf Course
1641 Tucker Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
301-567-4646
(across the street from the Tucker Road Athletic Complex.)
Visit us for our Golfzilla Challenge and a 3-hole Miniature Golf Challenge!
 
 

For additional information:
301-203-6000, TTY 301-203-6030

Search Underway for Arrestee Who Escaped from Southern Maryland Hospital Center

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Search Underway for Arrestee Who Escaped from Southern Maryland Hospital Center

For immediate release: 
8/12/2015 5:30:00 PM

UPPER MARLBORO, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department is actively searching for 54-year-old Byron Matthews who has a 2011 fugitive warrant for distribution of marijuana in Pennsylvania. On August 11, 2015, at approximately 3:25 pm, a Prince George’s County Police Officer arrested the suspect during a traffic stop. The suspect’s last known address is Crittenden Street in Northeast Washington.
Following his arrest, Matthews was taken to the Department of Corrections for processing. Minutes after the arresting PGPD officer left the Department of Corrections, the suspect began complaining of chest pains. He was evaluated by the Department of Corrections medical staff who advised that the suspect should be taken for an evaluation at a hospital. He was taken to Southern Maryland Hospital. While there, he escaped from supervision.
The Prince George’s County Police Department is actively searching for Matthews. Anyone with information on his whereabouts, please call the PGPD’s Regional Investigation Division at 301-772-4475.

Update on WSSC Water Main Break Repairs

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Update on Water Main Break Repairs

Breaks on 90-Year-old Pipes Highlight Aging Infrastructure

 

Laurel – August 12, 2015: Repairs on two 90-year-old pipes that broke this morning highlight the issue of aging infrastructure in WSSC’s system. The first break, located on East-West Highway at Route 1 in Prince George’s County, has ongoing repairs. The second break, at Flower Avenue and Piney Branch Road in Montgomery County, has been repaired.

 

·         Flower Avenue & Piney Branch Road: Repairs are complete on the 12-inch pipe and customers have water service. Flower Avenue remains closed between Piney Branch Road and Arliss Street while Washington Gas completes a repair, then road repairs will begin. Several businesses experienced flooding and WSSC Claims representatives were onsite to walk customers through the claims process.

 

·         East-West Highway: Repairs continue on a 10-inch water main that broke early this morning closing the westbound lanes. The lanes will remain closed through evening rush hours; two lanes get by in the opposite direction. The road damage extended 25 feet beyond the break site illustrating the force of rushing water.

 

WSSC is currently replacing more than 55 miles of water mains per year. Approximately 37 percent of the system pipes are over 50 years old.

 

Follow us @WSSCWaterNews for updates on the water main repair and lane closures.

 

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Prince George’s County Invites Residents to Participate in the Fall 2015 ‘Clean Up Green Up’

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Prince George’s County Invites Residents to Participate in the

Fall 2015 ‘Clean Up Green Up’

​LARGO, MD – Prince George’s County invites community organizations, schools and businesses to join us for the annual countywide Fall 2015 ‘Clean Up Green Up’ on Saturday, October 17, 2015.

“’Clean Up Green Up’ is an opportunity for residents to beautify their neighborhoods by coming together for a day of cleaning, weeding, mulching and litter removal,” said Darrell Mobley, Director of the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T). This event provides residents, schools and businesses with an opportunity to partner with Prince George’s County Government, the Neighborhood Design Center, Keep Prince George’s County Beautiful, Prince George’s County Public Schools and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission to keep Prince George’s County clean and green.”

The registration deadline to participate in the ‘Clean Up Green Up,’ is Friday, September 18, 2015.  You can sign up here. For registered participants, The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) will provide plastic gloves, trash bags, safety vests, and a maximum of ten bags of mulch and litter grabbers for the ‘Clean Up Green Up.’ Supplies and mulch will be available for pick up at the Maintenance Facility located at 8400 D’Arcy Road in Forestville, MD on Wednesday, October 14 between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and on Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.  If residents did not have the opportunity to register for this event they should call (301) 499-8523, for supplies are limited.

Students who participate in the ‘Clean Up Green Up’ will receive community service credits. Verification forms for community service are available at participating schools.

If you have any questions or need more information, please call DPW&T’s Office of Highway Maintenance at 301-499-8523 or e-mail Samantha Vannaseng at SVannaseng@co.pg.md.us.

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Save the Date for Grandparents Day 2015 – September 13

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From Generations United: Everyone can Do Something Grand for Grandparents Day. Check out the information on this website and then commit to Do Something Grand! And when you are done, don’t forget to share your story with Generations United.  For more info, go to: http://grandparentsday.org/

Grandparents Day

Save the date for Grandparents Day 2015 – September 13, 2015.

But why not celebrate Grandparents Day all year long?

Check out our Grand Things to Do for lots of great ideas on ways to celebrate Grandparents Day all year long. You can also get ideas from ourTake Action Guide.

President Obama salutes grandparents and celebrates National Grandparents Day 2014 with this presidential proclamation.

Grandparents and Older Adults:  We’re asking you to commit to do something grand and share your wisdom, perspectives and key civic values with young people and advocate on their behalf.

Children, Youth, and Younger Adults:  We’re asking you to commit to do something grand and connect and serve with your grandparents or older adults in your community.

Grandfamilies: You provide a safe and loving home to your grandchildren or other relatives in your care. We think you are doing something grand for children every day of the year. As part of our week-long celebration of Grandparents Day, Generations United recognizes, honors, and thanks grandfamilies.

Intergenerational Programs: You are doing something grand every time you bring younger and older people together. We’re asking you to plan and coordinate grand intergenerational activism projects.

Together, adults and youth can reach out to decision makers and begin one of the most important dialogues in our history: discussing how, as a country, we can address the many challenges facing future generations—from literacy to health and wellness to financial stability.

 

The 2015 Prince George’s County Fair – Sept. 10-13

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This year the COUNTY FAIR is located at Rosecroft Raceway , (6336 Rosecroft Dr, Fort Washington, MD 20744) off the Capitol Beltway at Exit 4 near Oxon Hill, Maryland. There is plenty of FREE parking provided at the Fair.

 

 
Day Date Time of Operation
Thursday September 10 500PM – 1000PM
Friday September 11 500PM – 1000PM
Saturday September 12 1100AM – 1000PM
Sunday September 13 1100AM – 600PM

For more info, go to: http://countyfair.org/index.html

Age 12 and over $6.00

Ages 6 to 11 $5.00

Age 5 and under FREE!!

New WSSC Customer Assistance Program (CAP) – Financial Assistance

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WSSC has a new Customer Assistance Program (CAP) that provides financial assistance to approved residential customers. If you are enrolled in the Office of Home Energy Program (OHEP), you may qualify for CAP. For more information about OHEP, please contact the local office in the county of your residence.

Prince George’s County Dept. of Social Services 

425 Brightseat Road
Landover, Md. 20785
(301) 909-6300

CAP-approved customers will receive a credit on water and sewer bills to cover the Ready to Serve Charge. These customers will only be charged for their water and sewer usage. Customers can further reduce their bills through conservation.

Authority to have such a program was approved by the Maryland State Legislature and signed by the Governor. The CAP is 100% funded by WSSC revenues.

Ready-To-Serve Charge

There are two components to this charge: (1) the existing Account Maintenance Fee (AMF) which covers the cost to bring water and sewer service to every home and business; including meters, meter readers and billing; and (2) Infrastructure Investment Fee which is allocated to the replacement/rehabilitation of system infrastructure.

Effective July 1, 2015, the AMF is increasing from $11 to $16 per quarter for most customers, and the new Infrastructure Investment Fee will be approximately $6 per quarter. Total savings for CAP-approved customers is $22/quarter or $88/year.

NOTE: If you are approved for CAP, you are automatically eligible for exemption from the $15 quarterly Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund fee which WSSC administers on behalf of the State of Maryland.

Customer Assistance Program Frequently Asked Questions

For more info, go to: https://www.wsscwater.com/cap