Archive for November, 2010

Speaker Series Examines Transit-oriented Development

Monday, November 29th, 2010
The final presentation of the 2010 Speaker Series hosted by the Prince George’s County Planning Department takes place on Thursday, December 16.  The topic is Transit-Oriented Development (TOD):  Strategies and Tools.  Sam Zimbabwe, Technical Assistance Director with Reconnecting America will be the guest speaker.  Reconnecting America is national non-profit organization that works to integrate transportation systems and the

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Nonprofit Helps Youth Take Charge Of Their Lives

Monday, November 29th, 2010
Take Charge Juvenile Diversion Program, Inc., is planning a free College and Cultural Awareness Field Trip for the first 100 Prince George’s County students who register by Wednesday, December 1.  On Saturday, December 4, students will visit Bowie State, Coppin State, and Morgan State universities.  Students will also travel back in time to learn about slavery, Jim Crow, and the Civil Rights Movement via a tour of the Blacks in Wa

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County Executive-elect Committed To Enhancing Economic Development In Prince George’s County

Friday, November 19th, 2010
In an interview with The Sentinel, Prince George’s County Executive Elect Rushern Baker indicated that improving the county’s public school system will be a key factor in attracting new businesses.  Baker stated that Prince George’s is ripe for development because of its proximity to Washington, D.C. and Annapolis.  He expressed interest in luring more federal facilities to Prince George’s, a concept also found i

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Prince George’s Farmers Eligible For Federal Drought Relief Funds—if They Have Insurance

Monday, November 15th, 2010
The USDA Farm Service Agency estimates that Prince George’s County farmers lost 50 percent of their crops on average due to a summer of record high temperatures and low rain.   Low-interest federal loans and other federal relief programs are available to farmers who have crop insurance and who meet eligibility requirements.  Read more at The Gazette.

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Central Kenilworth Avenue Revitalization Group Working To Foster Better Business Relationships

Monday, November 15th, 2010
The Central Kenilworth Avenue Revitalization group, or CKAR, is working on strategies to engage businesses once thought overlooked in the redevelopment of Kenilworth Avenue.  CKAR Vice President Dennis Nola suggests that engaging and advocating for businesses will help improve the community surrounding Kenilworth Avenue.  Read more at The Patch.

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What A Beautiful Day For A Neighborhood

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
U.S. Senator Benjamin Cardin, U.S. Representative Donna Edwards, and County Executive-Elect Rushern Baker were among the guest speakers at the dedication ceremony for Decatur “Green” Street in Edmonston, Maryland on November 9.  The ceremony celebrated the completion of a three-year effort to improve the quality of life for residents by implementing green initiatives such as rain gardens, wind-powered streetlights, and a bike lane.

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