The Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) is preparing to kick-off the Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP) 2013.  The SYEP is a six-week, entry-level introduction to public service for the youth of Prince George’s County. This countywide initiative is intended to offer youth enriching and constructive summer work experiences in various ( Read more... )

The links in the previous posts here for the blog news will go to a 404 error page, because the new web site has all new links except the home page. It's easy to find things there, though, as there is a search engine and site map. It will be quicker and easier to add organizations to the site. If you know of any organizations, especially civic ( Read more... )

Passing on an announcement from WSSC ( Read more... )

I recevied this from my County Council Member, Mel Franklin ( Read more... )

Prince George's County State's Attorney, Angela D. Alsobrooks sent out a message to active citizens to invite them to join a new initiative, "Community in the Courthouse" for monthly meetings "where everyday citizens come together to learn more about, get involved in and monitor the criminal justice system ( Read more... )

I can't find any news about what is happening today as a result of yesterday's loss. The county executives made a bet, Rushern Baker was very sure the Red Skins were going to win. Football is more than just a game as there was money coming to the county if the Redskins win as well.

WTOP reported that Constantine will get a case of Eight O'Clock ( Read more... )

On Dec. 12, 2012, the following historic districts became official by the National Register of Historic Places:

College Heights Estates Historic DistrictRoughly bounded by Adelphi Rd., U. of Maryland College Park, University Park, Van Buren St., Wells Pkwy ( Read more... )

PG404-13, sponsored by Senator Peters and Delegate Walker, will require (that's right REQUIRE) the Board of Education to install an artificial turf field at every high school in the county by 2018. Go to this site to see the text of the bill.

Here is the Fact Sheet about this proposal from the Sierra Club:

Artificial Turf: Health and Environmental ( Read more... )

CB-87-2012  was passed by the Prince George's County Council yesterday.

The county web site describes it as, "An ACT concerning County Recycling Program For the purpose of amending the recycling program provisions in Prince George’s County to establish updated recycling goals, setting forth the time for compliance; amends the residential recycling ( Read more... )

93% of Maryland votes are in at 12:46 AM, though only 149 of 226 precincts are in from Prince George's. Baltimore County and Howard County are also lagging in reporting. They are calling the election at this point any way.

All incumbent candidates won (Obama, Cardin, Hoyer, Edwards).

Qualifications for Prince George's County Orphans' Court Judges won ( Read more... )