Archive for June, 2012

Prince George’s County Is Greater Than A I D S

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
The Prince Georges County Health Department and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH), Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration (IDEHA) have partnered with Greater Than AIDS and Walgreens to offer FREE HIV screening opportunities as part of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, 2012. The Maryland Greater Than AIDS campaign launches at 10:00 a.m. with a press conference at the Clinton Walgreens located at 900

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Speaker Series Focuses On Clean Energy In Urban Environments

Monday, June 25th, 2012
This Wednesday, June 27, at 10:30 a.m., the National Capital-Area Chapter of the American Planning Association will conduct a session on sustainable town planning with an emphasis on the use of clean energy strategies in an urban context. The session is part of the 2012 Speaker Series offered by the Maryland National Capital Park and Panning Commission. David Ager, CICP, LEED AP ND, and Brian Levite, CEM, are the presenters for the Integrated Cle

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Members Of Financial Advisory Committee Named To Oversee $50 Million Economic Development Fund

Monday, June 25th, 2012
County Executive Rushern Baker recently announced appointees to the seven-member Financial Advisory Committee that will assist County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Brad Seamon in reviewing loan and grant applications for the Economic Development Incentive (EDI) Fund. Signed into law in November 2011, the EDI became operational in March 2012 and is designed to make much-needed capital available to the small business community in Prince Georg

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County Executive Forms Education Commission

Sunday, June 24th, 2012
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker is establishing an education commission to advise him on ways to improve the county’s schools. The 12-member panel, consisting largely consists of parents, educators and business leaders, will provide Baker with recommendations to “move the system forward.” Segun Eubanks, director of teacher quality for the National Education Association, who has two children in county schools, will chair

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Prince George’s County Council Oks Gun-offender Registry

Sunday, June 24th, 2012
Earlier in June, the Prince George’s County Council approved a measure that will allow police to operate a gun-offender registry requiring residents convicted of gun crimes to register with police, check in regularly and be subjected to random visits by police. Introduced by Councilwoman Karen R. Toles (D-Dist.7), the measure is now before County Executive Rushern Baker and is expected to be enacted into law in July. The registry bill allow

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Prince George’s County Energy Assistance Program To Relocate For One Week

Sunday, June 24th, 2012
In an effort to enhance access to services, the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services is relocating the Energy Assistance program from 425 Brightseat Road to a larger space located at 1017 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785. The temporary relocation is designed to accommodate the expected influx of customers seeking assistance with their summer utility bills. Only energy assistance customers will be served at the temporary l

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Prince George’s County Expands Free Residential Parking Permit Program

Sunday, June 24th, 2012
On May 1st 2012, The Revenue Authority of Prince George's County contracted with PayLock IPT LLC to implement a Digital Parking Permit system. This revolutionary new service will enable residents to apply, be granted approval, and receive their permits online or over the phone in a matter of minutes, 24 hours a day. Digital Permit Parking also means that residents will no longer be required to place stickers or decals on their vehicles. Instead,

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Bright Ideas For Financial And Human Resources For Nonprofits

Monday, June 4th, 2012
The Human Services Coalition (HSC) of Prince George's County will host its Annual Meeting and Empowerment Day on Wednesday, June 13, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Prince George's County Ballroom, 2411 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover, MD. The Bright Ideas forum will focus on social enterprise, effective engagement of employees age 55 and above, and online fundraising. Guest speakers include: Amy Kincaid, Founder and Principal of ChangeMatters, Benefi

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Men Aiming Higher Hosts Job Fair At Gaylord

Friday, June 1st, 2012
Men Aiming Higher will host a Job Fair, Thursday, August 16, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745. More than 100 employers representing various fields within transportation, technology, education and other major career sectors are expected to attend. Pre-register online for FASTLANE entry and avoid the lines. Business attire highly recommended. Men Aiming Highe

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Integrated Clean Energy Planning

Friday, June 1st, 2012
The National Capital-Area Chapter of the American Planning Association will conduct a session on sustainable town planning with an emphasis on the use of clean energy strategies in an urban context. The session is part of the 2012 Speaker Series offered by the Maryland National Capital Park and Panning Commission. David Ager, CICP, LEED AP ND, and Brian Levite, CEM, are the presenters for the Integrated Clean Energy Planning session. The session

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