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Senior Activity Center Opening Delayed

Friday, May 27th, 2011
After waiting more than 10 years, Laurel area senior citizens will have to wait another few months for a new senior center to open. The facility, which was scheduled to open in the spring, is undergoing final inspections for permits. Prince George’s County anticipates the center will open late this summer or early fall. Read more at Laurel Leader.

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Temple Hills Possible Home To Federal Tenant

Friday, May 27th, 2011
The Prince George’s County Planning Board has approved a plan to build a 1.6 million-square-foot office and retail development in Temple Hills that could become the home of a federal tenant. County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III hopes a major federal tenant will encourage Prince George’s County residents to work closer to home. Read more at The Gazette.

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Water And Sewer Bills To Increase 8.5 Percent In July

Friday, May 27th, 2011
Beginning in July, water and sewer rates will increase 8.5 percent for customers of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). Prince George’s and Montgomery counties approved the increase along with a $1.19 billion budget for the utility. The increase will affect 1.8 customers living in the two counties. Read more at The Gazette.

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Bowie Addresses Issues Over Development Projects

Friday, May 27th, 2011
The Bowie City Council wants to meet with Prince George’s County officials and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission to discuss their lack of influence over land-use decisions in Bowie. The Council is particularly concerned with development on existing and underutilized land. Read more at The Gazette.

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Bikes Can Change The World

Thursday, May 26th, 2011
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) is collecting bicycles and bicycle parts in any condition to support the efforts of Bikes for the World (BfW).  A sponsored program of the WABA, Bikes for the World collects unwanted bikes and related materials in the U.S. to assist impoverished people in the D.C. area  and developing countries.  The Need for Wheels collection event takes place Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m. - 1 p

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County Schools Receive Funding For Safe Routes To School

Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Prince George’s County Schools received a grant from Safe Routes to School (SRTS) totaling $897,000. The money will be used to improve bicycling and walking routes in the county around five schools: Glen Ridge, Oak Crest, Woodridge, Highland Park and Gray elementary schools. These schools will also benefit from cycling and pedestrian education. Read more at Washington Area Bicyclist Association.

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Space Incubator May Be Located In Prince George’s

Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Governor Martin O’Malley wants to start an incubator for space-related businesses in an effort to “unlock the enormous economic and employment potential of Maryland’s space sector.  Maryland is home to several space sector businesses, including the NASA Goddard Space Center located in Prince George’s County.  It is anticipated the Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) with direct this effort.Â

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Maryland’s First Lady Kicks Off Bullying Awareness Week

Monday, May 23rd, 2011
The First Lady of Maryland, Katie O’Malley and Governor Martin O’Malley have declared the week of May 23 as Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week.  This designation is designed to raise awareness about bullying and encourage students, parents, and educators to take a proactive role in lowering and stopping incidents of bullying.  Hear the First Lady’s message here.  Use this form to report incidents of bullying.

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Outlet Center Targeted For Prince George’s County In 2013

Monday, May 23rd, 2011
A collection of high-end outlet stores is scheduled to open at National Harbor in approximately two years.  Tanger Outlet Center will bring 80 stores to Prince George's County, giving residents accustomed to traveling long distances to satisfy their shopping needs a much closer alternative.  Read more at The Washington Post.

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Speaker Series Examines Impact Of Land Use Planning On Community Health

Thursday, May 19th, 2011
The next Speaker Series session of the Prince George’s County Planning Department takes place Wednesday, May 25, 10:30 a.m.  The topic:  Sector Planning and Non-Traditional Partnerships:  The Port Towns Example.  Speakers include Celeste James, Program Director for Community Health Initiatives as Kaiser Permanente, Sadara Barrows, Executive Director of the Port Towns CDC, and Adam Ortiz, Mayor of Edmonston, MD.  The Port Tow

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