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, SAT, ACT, AP, etc.).
¬    Fostering more and better economic development to increase high quality jobs, support small businesses, and provide more amenities (shopping, eating, entertainment, etc.).
¬    Increasing the presence of public safety officers in your neighborhood.
¬    Pursuing alternatives to improve access to transportation, including increasing public transit options, more pedestrian/bike-friendly roads, and expanded lanes.
¬    Other another issue not mentioned!

To take my Fall Issue Survey, visit: http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07ebgvjyp9idubhaco/start

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 WE3 Conference was established to inspire action and encourage collaboration among women and women’s organizations with the primary goal of addressing the pertinent concerns of women, girls, families and the community through advocacy—from their kitchen tables to Capitol Hill.

For more details, go to: www.we3-wlc.com/

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 Washington, DC on September 17, 2015.  Read about the proposed regional service changes (provided in English and Spanish) and find a Better Bus Road Show event near youby clicking this link.”

For more details on the Sept. 17 Public Hearing: http://www.wmata.com/community_outreach/B15-03_landing/B15-03_landing.cfm

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 Barnes, Richard Payne, Chelsey Green, Verny Varela, and Virtuoso Horns, and free food and fun for the whole family.

RSVP Here

The Show Place Arena (Outdoors)

14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Sunday, August 30, 3PM-6PM

RSVPs are recommended but not required.  If you are a business or nonprofit and would like a free exhibitor display table at the event,please contact Brendon Laster at bllaster@co.pg.md.us and cc Rita Henry at rjhenry@co.pg.md.us or call 301-952-3820.

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: Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex 7007 Bock Road, Ft Washington 20744 Contact: 301-749-4160; TTY 301-699-2544