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Prince George’s Crime Rate Down 6 Percent So Far This Year

Friday, July 30th, 2010
[GAZETTE]  CONTINUED RELIANCE ON COMMUNITY RELATIONS, TECHNOLOGY HAS HELPED, POLICE SAY Prince George’s County recently got a positive boost to its reputation.  There was an overall decrease in crime by 6% the first half of this year in comparison to this same time in 2009, based upon service calls to the county dispatch.  Violent crimes (homicides, robberies, rapes and assaults) actually decreased by 12% since last year.  This decrease

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Prince George’s Minority Business Center Marks First Year

Thursday, July 29th, 2010
[GAZETTE]  LARGO PROGRAM OFFERS COMPANIES ASSISTANCE WITH WIDE RANGE OF NEEDS The Center for Minority Business Development (CMBD) at the Prince George’s Community College in Largo has much to celebrate.  Not only has the center turned one year old, but it has also helped numerous small businesses during its short lifetime.  Its purpose is to promote minority and nonminority-owned businesses by enhancing their skills, abilities and access

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Umd’s East Campus Project Gets Life

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
[WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL]  UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, CORDISH TO DEVELOP EAST CAMPUS A large mixed-use development may soon come to life at the University of Maryland at College Park’s East Campus.  The university recently announced its plan to partner with Baltimore-based The Cordish Companies.  This comes after a previous partnership with Foulger Pratt/Argo Investment fell through in November due to financial issues during the recessi

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Governor O’malley Stands Up For Small Business

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
[MARYLAND.GOV]  GOVERNOR O'MALLEY CHALLENGES BANKS AND REGULATORS TO FIND WAYS TO INCREASE SMALL BUSINESSES LENDING According to Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley “Small and family owned businesses are the backbone of our economy. They create nearly two out of every three jobs in Maryland. And they are still feeling the pain of the national recession. Too many have been forced to shut their doors during this recession, and too many cont

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Maryland Economy Rebounding

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
[ECONOMIC PULSE]  VENTURE CAPITAL SURGES IN MARYLAND; MD TOURISM JOB GROWTH BEST IN COUNTRY; HEALTHCARE SHINES IN MARYLAND It appears that the economy is finally looking up for the state of Maryland according to some recent reports.  This comes as no surprise due to the resilience of the state and its many resources. New data from PriceWaterhouseCoopers and the National Venture Capital Association (PWC & NVCA) show that the state’s inve

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New Carrollton Metro Station Urban Center

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
[WASHINGTON POST]  DEVELOPMENT DEAL FOR LAND NEAR NEW CARROLLTON METRO STATION As the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area continues to grow, denser and smarter development gains importance, especially near the area's many metro stations.  Prince George’s may soon see major development around its New Carrollton Metro station.  The Metro’s board of directors recently approved an agreement with the state of Maryland and the transit authori

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Greater Prince George’s, Maybe?

Monday, July 19th, 2010
[GREATER GREATER WASHINGTON] WHAT'S AT STAKE IN THE PRINCE GEORGE'S ELECTIONS There are often discussions highlighting the amenities and resources of Prince George’s county that make it great. There are also many discussions of the ills and problems that continue to exist within the county. As we embark upon the county’s primary elections, these topics gain more importance and urgency for answers. If the right choices are made, elected off

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Howard University And Biotech Campus Coming To Beltsville

Monday, July 19th, 2010
[WASHINGTON POST]  HOWARD UNIVERSITY WANTS BIOTECH CAMPUS IN BELTSVILLE The research sector in Prince George’s county is about to become much more competitive with other nationally known research centers such as Duke’s Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle Park in North Carolina and Johns Hopkins University’s biomedical corridor in Montgomery County.  Howard University recently asked the County Council to rezone 108 acres of land to an ind

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Trails Connect Prince George’s To The District

Friday, July 16th, 2010
[WASHINGTON POST]  TRAIL WILL LINK PRINCE GEORGE'S TO THE DISTRICT You will soon be able to walk, run or cycle to the District from Prince George’s County along a 2-mile long trail starting at Bladensburg Waterfront Park. This trail will connect 24 miles of Maryland trails with 16 miles of planned trails in the District thanks to a $1.3 million project that began 2 weeks ago. The project should be complete by the end of the year. "This i

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Farmers: Buy Local, Buy Often

Friday, July 16th, 2010
[GAZETTE]  'CHALLENGE WEEK' HELD TO BOOST INTEREST IN EATING COUNTY GROWN PRODUCE Do you enjoy fresh, plump fruits and vegetables?  The best way to get the most delicious produce and to support your fellow Prince Georgians in the process, is to buy local from area farmers.  Become a part of this sustainable practice by participating in the statewide Buy Local Challenge Week which kicks off Saturday July 17.  During the challenge, farmer

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