February 8, 2010Envision Prince George’s Online Forum is Open!Filed under:
Vote today in the Envision Prince George’s Online Forum!
This week, the Online Forum explores What We Most Love About Prince George’s County. Discuss your favorite places and why they are important to the future of the county. You can also vote and add your own ideas.
To vote in the Envision Prince George’s Online Forum, you must be logged in and registered.
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Participant Guide: Serve – Opportunities and ChallengesFiled under:
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County. A the heart of the Participant guide and the Envision initiative in general are six Envision areas - live, work, learn, enjoy, serve, and sustain, which provide a framework to examine the parts of life in the county we hope to impact. Today we examine the Serve Envision area:
Opportunities
New Gov. Offices Might Be Coming To Prince George’sFiled under:
We might be getting some new government blood in Prince George's County. There are no State government building in Prince George's County, but that might be about to change with the introduction of Housing, or Military.
Gov. Martin O'Malley's staff is evaluating a study that discusses the merits of moving either the state's Military Department or the Department of Housing and Community Development to a new location in Prince George's County,
O’Malley Pledges to Fix the BudgetFiled under:
Gov. O'Malley made a surprise appearance at last weeks Friday meeting of the Prince George's County delegation. He came to talk about his budget, which many feel is unfair to Prince George's County. He also dropped hints about the possible move of a government agency to the county.
In the view of Prince George's lawmakers, O'Malley's budget shortchanges the county by several million dollars in state aid that is driven by a wealth-based formula
2010 and BeyondFiled under:
Park, recreation, open space and positive youth activity are recurring themes at the Envision forums. I have reviewed all of the comments from the forums to date. By my informal count, 13 percent of the “What do you want others to know about Prince George’s County” and 40 percent of the visions pertaining to how future Prince Georgians will ENJOY their county pertain to parks, recreation and related topics. These are striking numbers that
February 5, 2010Participant Guide: Serve – Approach and AssetsFiled under:
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County. A the heart of the Participant guide and the Envision initiative in general are six Envision areas - live, work, learn, enjoy, serve, and sustain, which provide a framework to examine the parts of life in the county we hope to impact. Today we begin to examine the Serve Envision area:
Serve:
Support for Superintendent’s New PlanFiled under:
A letter to the editor giving support for superintendent William Hite Jr's plan to change our high schools. Find out more information in February 2nd, blog post A New Plan for Our High Schools.
William Hite Jr., superintendent of Prince George's County public schools, has the unenviable task of balancing out enrollment at county high schools — but he is going a step further. In addition to modifying school boundaries, he is also seeking to
Revitalization of Inner BeltwayFiled under:
In a letter to the editor Prince George's county citizen, Bradley E. Heard, expresses his hopes of the further development for the County.
The county already has 15 Metrorail stations inside or adjacent to the Capital Beltway. Most of these stations still have hundreds of acres of developable land in their immediate vicinity. Transforming the existing urban roadways around these stations into "complete streets" by adding sidewalks, streetlight
February 4, 2010New Community Foundation WebsitesFiled under:
The Community Foundation of Prince George's County has a new website!
Please take a moment to find out about the Foundation's grants and initiatives, how to start a charitable fund, and how to protect yourself from for foreclosure.
Also check out The Community Foundation of Montgomery County.
New bills Would Ban Two Chemicals in MDFiled under:
New bills moving through the Maryland legislature would like to ban bisphenol-A and Decabromodiphenyl which are found in some plastics, children's toys, and child-care articles such as baby bottles.
Lawmakers in Annapolis are being asked to ban products containing two chemicals that have triggered serious concerns about toxicity.
On Tuesday afternoon, the House Health and Government Operations Committee aired HB33, which would ban the sale,
New Leaders for Prince George’s County School BoardFiled under:
The school board of Prince George's county has some new leaders. The Gazette reports the position of chief officer of academics, and interim director of special education have been filled.
"Allan Arbogast, the former senior manager for academic accountability at Anne Arundel County schools, has been hired to fill the position of chief officer of academics, which has been vacant since July.
Arbogast will oversee curriculum and instruction, res
Maryland AP Scores on the RiseFiled under:
USA Today is reporting that after years of struggle, AP scores are up in Maryland.
Like virtually all of its neighboring Southern states, Maryland was coming up against reality: In its bid to rapidly expand AP, more kids were taking the classes — and more were failing, scoring a 1 or 2 on a five-point scale. Southern states, which include Maryland by U.S. Census Bureau definitions, now lead the nation in AP failure rates, with nearly hal
Prince George’s County Community Calendar – Romeo & Juliet NINJAS!Filed under:
Check out Prince George's County community calendar for Feb. 4-11th. Find out where to get your H1N1 flu shot.
H1N1 FLU SHOTS, offered by the Prince George's County Health Department. 6-9 p.m., Northwestern High School, 7000 Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville. Free. 888-561-4049.
"CULTURE OF THE MIND AND SPIRIT" ART EXHIBIT, an exhibit of works by John Beckley, Jacqueline Lee, Alonzo Davis, Clarence Page, Kenneth Shepherd, Thomas Gomillion, Cheryl D
Participants Guide: Enjoy Opportunities and ChallengesFiled under:
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County. At the heart of the Participant guide and the Envision initiative in general are six Envision areas – live, work, learn, enjoy, serve, and sustain, which provide a framework to examine the parts of life in the county we hope to impact. Today we begin to examine the ENJOY Envision area, sp
February 3, 2010Crime Spikes on MetroFiled under:
The recession has stuck many parts of our lives. Is crime on the rise? The Gazette reports robberies on Metro have doubled since 2007.
Robberies on the Metro system soared 50 percent through the first 11 months of 2009 over the same period in 2008, contributing significantly to a jump in overall crime on Metro.
There were 805 robberies in the Metro system from January through November 2009, compared with 538 over the same 11 months in
Study Shows Cell Phone Bans are IneffectiveFiled under:
Using a hand held cell phone while driving in DC can cost you a pretty penny if spotted by the police. However a study has showed the introduction of cell phone bans have been ineffective in preventing accidents.
Do bans on held-held cell phones reduce the number of crashes that occur? New research finds collisions are not declining in jurisdictions where bans are in effect."The laws aren't reducing crashes, even though we know that such law
February 2, 2010Prince George’s Criticized for SuperblocksFiled under:
David Murphy, a resident of Prince George's County, writes about his distaste for Superblocks near Metro stops, and how they disrupt the pedestrian flow in our neighborhoods.
Sprawl development comes with many impersonal, mobility-limiting, traffic inducing accouterments. Seven lane roads, grass berms, curb cuts, enormous setbacks, corporate drive-thru fast food restaurants, strip malls... the list is long and ugly. But perhaps the most bas
A Call for new State SenatorsFiled under:
James E. Proctor III, a resident of Accokeek, MD, has made a call for new Prince George's County senatorial challengers in a letter to The Gazette.
The Maryland Senate launched its annual economic assault [recently] on African-American families in Prince George's County. The Senate is not content with the fact that Prince George's County is already hemorrhaging about a quarter-billion dollars to the Lottery annually. Maryland Senators wan
A New Plan for Our High SchoolsFiled under:
Prince George's County Superintendent William Hite Jr, has a new plan to provide equity in the high school programs. However some of his school board members are worried about the nickles and dimes.
A proposal by the Prince George's County schools superintendent seeks to provide equity in high school programs while addressing enrollment problems — but the plan has school board members concerned about affordability.The proposal — focused o
February 1, 2010New shops to come to Greenbelt and Berwyn HeightsFiled under:
The Gazette reports new and expanded shops are soon to arrive at the Greenbelt and Berwyn Heights shopping centers.
Businesses go and businesses come in Greenbelt and Berwyn Heights as shopping center owners seek to stave off the effects of the recession by filling store vacancies and maintain a healthy retail presence in the two municipalities.
Greenbelt's Greenway Center will see some new businesses as well as expansion of some existing b
Participant guide: Enjoy approach and assetsFiled under:
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County. At the heart of the Participant guide and the Envision initiative in general are six Envision areas – live, work, learn, enjoy, serve, and sustain, which provide a framework to examine the parts of life in the county we hope to impact. Today we begin to examine the ENJOY Envision area, sp
Prince George’s police using electronic ticketsFiled under:
We now live in the days of information on demand. Prince George’s County police officers have started issuing electronic tickets for traffic violations. But don’t worry, you will still get a paper copy of your violations (if you call that a good thing).
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) ―
Prince George's County police are now issuing electronic tickets to drivers who speed or commit other traffic violations. Police say they can also give out
EPA Grant to Fund Butterfly WorkshopsFiled under:
New money from the Enviormental Protection Agency is coming to Prince George's County.
(PHILADELPHIA – January 29, 2010) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $7,720 environmental education grant to the Prince George’s County Board of Education for a teacher workshop on Monarch Butterflies.
The school district will use funding for a workshop that trains elementary and high school teachers about the biology, history a
January 29, 2010ICC Environmental Projects Cut – County Cries FoulFiled under:
Administrators for the Inter County Connector have removed or reclassified a number of environmental plans in Prince George's County from the proposed scope of work, replacing them with projects in Montgomery County. Is this payback for opposition to the proposed road?
Prince George's County Council members are accusing officials overseeing construction of the Intercounty Connector of penalizing the county by canceling or changing more of
County Faces Budget ‘Doomsday’Filed under:
For those who depend on the county for services and employment, this is very bad news.
Budget cuts may run deeper than expected next fiscal year, Prince George's County schools superintendent William Hite Jr. said Tuesday, likening the school system's shrinking purse to a "doomsday type of budget."
"I don't want to talk in specific numbers, but they are significant," Hite said to residents at a budget work session and hearing in Upper Marlb
January 27, 2010How Will You Manage?Filed under:
In honor of our voting on economic priorities in the county in the area of WORK, we're sharing this video.
The workforce is evolving. How will we manage change?
January 26, 2010Prince George’s vs. Burger King?Filed under:
According to this morning's Washington Post, leaders are considering measures to curb the prevalence of fast food across Prince George's County.
Travel along a two-block stretch of Central Avenue in Prince George's County, and you'll find a staggering 11 fast-food restaurants.
For community activist Arthur Turner and state Sen. David C. Harrington (D-Prince George's), the strip is evidence of the proliferation of burger joints and Chinese tak
January 25, 2010Congratulations! You’re Governor. Now Balance the Budget.Filed under:
The Maryland Budget and Tax Policy Institute and the University of Baltimore School of Information Arts and Technologies have a challenge for you.
You've just been elected Governor of the State of Maryland, and you have a constitutional responsibility to balance the budget. As it turns out, you're facing a $1.7 billion deficit.
What do you do?
What do you do?
The Maryland Budget Game allows you to allocate resources to critical budge
January 21, 2010Hundreds Now Participating in the Envision Online ForumFiled under:
Hundreds of people have now cast thousands of votes in the first week of our Envision Prince George's Online Forum!
This week we are discussing and prioritizing visions for how we LIVE in Prince George's County and SUSTAIN a high quality of life.
LIVE – Envision the communities in which we live— or want to live—and how we contribute to a high quality of life. Topics include:
Housing
Public safety
Health and human services
January 20, 2010Community Forum Report ReleasedFiled under:
Envision Prince George’s is a call to action to develop and implement a vision for the future of our county with a vibrant economy and high quality of life for all. In November and December 2009, nearly 700 Prince Georgians from every sector, age, race and ethnicity responded to the call to action and participated in six community forums. The participants engaged in dialogues with each other about their best vision ideas for the future and
January 19, 2010Envision Prince George’s Online Forum Is LIVE!Filed under:
Vote today in the Envision Prince George’s Online Forum!
This week, the Online Forum seeks priorities for visions for the future of Prince George’s County in two areas: LIVE and SUSTAIN. Read below about the vision ideas generated at six Community Forums attended by nearly 700 people then go vote! You can also make comments and add your own ideas.
To vote in the Envision Prince George’s Online Forum, you must be registered and logged i
January 15, 2010Prince George’s Quality of Life IndexFiled under:
In an article we highlighted yesterday on travel-focused development, there were a few paragraphs on a unique creation called the Prince George's Quality of Life Index:
Cardin praised the county, saying Prince George's has seen marked improvements in safety, education and economic ventures, while the majority of the country has suffered.
He referred to the progress referenced in the roundtable's newly released Prince George's County Qual
January 14, 2010Envision Prince George’s News RoundupFiled under:
Here's a brief listing of some items in the news of interest to the Envision Prince George's Community:
Gazette: Legislators push transit development at Prince George's business roundtable
Gazette: Report: Spend more on transit to create more jobs - Public Transportation creates twice as many jobs.
WaPo: Major Pr. George's development facing foreclosure - Hard times at Westphalia Town Center.
WaPo: Metro Warning: Major Work Pla
Participant Guide – Six Envision AreasFiled under:
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County.
In today’s excerpt, we take a look at the six issue areas we examine in Envision:
Envision Prince George’s seeks to address the aspirations and needs of everyone in the county today and those that will be here in the future. We will look comprehensively across a framework of six area
Welcome to Envision Prince George’s!Filed under:
In anticipation of next week's Envision Prince George's Online Forum, we have had hundreds of new registrants here at EnvisionPrinceGeorges.org. Register Here.
Welcome!
In addition to the online forum, here you will find numerous ways to get and stay involved in our effort to set a vision for the future of the county and create a better quality of life for all.
Here are a few items you might find of particular interest:
To catch up o
January 12, 2010Some Good Education NewsFiled under:
According to a new report by Advocates for Children and Youth Prince George's county is helping to drive down suspensions statewide:
The percent of students suspended in 2008-09 dropped twelve percent from the prior year and fell to the lowest level in more than a decade. Baltimore City, Montgomery County and Prince George’s County accounted for more than 80 percent of the change. Baltimore County bucked the statewide trend and now has the hig
January 7, 2010What Is A 21st Century Town Meeting?Filed under:
21st Century Town Meeting Virtual Tour
On March 20, 2010, Envision Prince George's will host the largest public engagement in county history under the auspices of the AmericaSpeaks' 21st Century Town Meeting. Join us for a virtual tour of this groundbreaking process and Register today!
Add your v
January 5, 2010Foreclosures Hit Prince George’s HardestFiled under:
A devastating report shows that full thirty percent of all Maryland foreclosures are in Prince George's county.
Four homes in pre-foreclosure, two bank-owned properties and one house up for auction in an eight-block stretch of 49th Street in Hyattsville highlight the lingering effects of predatory lending and questionable decisions by homebuyers in Prince George’s County.
More than 30 percent of Maryland’s foreclosures are in Prince Georg
January 4, 2010Solar Technology Company ShinesFiled under:
Business incubators can are a powerful engine for innovation. One company which is emerging from the Technology Advancement Program incubator at the University of Maryland is beginning to have a impact in Solar energy.
As the solar energy industry enters the new decade, a College Park company looks to revolutionize one of the emerging technologies.
AccuStrata, a member of the Technology Advancement Program at the University of Maryland, i
Zorn Gone. Mike Shananan Hire Imminent?Filed under:
Breaking news - Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn has apparently been fired. Yesterday's loss to the San Diego Chargers capped a dismal 4-12 season, and a new head coach could be selected as early as today.
The Washington Redskins fired Coach Jim Zorn early Monday morning following a two-year stint that began with his surprising elevation from obscure quarterbacks coach and ended with a dismissal that seemed inevitable following the Re
2009 Homicide Totals PlummetFiled under:
The Washington Post is reporting that homicide numbers in Prince George's county, around the region, and across the country, dropped dramatically in 2009.
The District and Prince George's County, long considered the region's most violent jurisdictions, logged their lowest homicide totals in years in 2009, with D.C. hitting a 45-year -low.
The number of slayings last year in the District, once known as the murder capital of the United Sta
December 30, 2009Community Forum Reports Now AvailableFiled under:
In November and December of 2009, Envision Prince George's convened six separate Community Forums to explore opportunities and challenges for the county and brainstorm ideas to support a vision for its future. Each of the following details the results of those meetings. A comprehensive report of all six Community Forums will be issued in early 2010.
Envision Prince George’s Community Forum Report – November 10, 2009
Envision Prince Geor
December 22, 2009Participant Guide: Work – Approach and AssetsFiled under:
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County. At the heart of the Participant guide and the Envision initiative in general are six Envision areas - live, work, learn, enjoy, serve, and sustain, which provide a framework to examine the parts of life in the county we hope to impact. Today we begin to examine the WORK Envision area, specif
December 18, 2009Participant Guide: Live – Opportunities and ChallengesFiled under:
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County. A the heart of the Participant guide and the Envision initiative in general are six Envision areas - live, work, learn, enjoy, serve, and sustain, which provide a framework to examine the parts of life in the county we hope to impact. Today we begin to examine the LIVE Envision area, specifi
High Tolls Planned for Intercounty ConnectorFiled under:
Toll rates for the planned Intercounty Connector could run a dollar a mile, making them the highest in the region:
A controversial new highway that will connect Montgomery and Prince George's counties will charge the most expensive tolls in the Washington area and some of the highest in the nation when it opens next year.
The board of the Maryland Transportation Authority approved rates Thursday for the Intercounty Connector, an 18.8-mile,
December 17, 2009Participant Guide: Live – Approach and AssetsFiled under:
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County. A the heart of the Participant guide and the Envision initiative in general are six Envision areas - live, work, learn, enjoy, serve, and sustain, which provide a framework to examine the parts of life in the county we hope to impact. Today we begin to examine the LIVE Envision area:
LIVE
Ft. Washington Musicians Live the SpiritFiled under:
Washington Post, today, shares the story of Fort Washington Musician Marcus Young - sharing holiday cheer and raising funds for children's hospitals:
On Dec. 5, Michelle Valentine trekked out in the snow from her home in the District in search of a can of coffee, tissues and other groceries. When she entered the Wal-Mart in Clinton, she couldn't believe her ears.
Nestled in a back corner near displays of boys' socks and T -shirts, a five-m
December 16, 2009Participant Guide: Six Envision AreasFiled under:
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County.
In today’s excerpt, we take a look at the six issue areas we examine in Envision:
Envision Prince George’s seeks to address the aspirations and needs of everyone in the county today and those that will be here in the future. We will look comprehensively across a framework of six area
December 15, 2009Winter Wonderland at the National HarborFiled under:
The Washington Post today shines a light on an incredible ice sculpture wonderland at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center - "The New Capital of Christmas":
The ice is essential to the celebration of Christmas at National Harbor in Prince George's County. There are 2 million pounds of it, carved into 10 massive tableaux in a climate-controlled tent held steady at a merry 9 degrees. There are also two-story ice slides, a crystalline
December 14, 2009Participant Guide: Younger, but growing olderFiled under:
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County.
In today’s excerpt, we take a look at the changing age of the county population:
Still younger, but growing older
The median age in the county in 2007 was 35 years, less than the median age of 37 years for the region, the State of Maryland, and the United States; but like most places
Schools Unite Against ViolenceFiled under:
Can students learn when there is fear of violence? What can be done when random acts of violence rise up within a community? Two high schools came together to take a stand.
Laurel High School and St. Vincent Pallotti came together Monday evening to show their support for two Pallotti students who were randomly attacked.
About 100 people representing the two schools and members of the community gathered for a candlelit "peace walk" from La
South Bowie Library a Testament to Citizen InvolvementFiled under:
When the county broke ground on the new South Bowie Library branch last Tuesday, it was a moment of triumph for some. The spot had been initially set as the home for a new strip mall, but citizens had other ideas:
The county broke ground on its long-awaited South Bowie Branch Library Tuesday morning, although actual construction on the facility is not expected to start for another four months, officials said.
The groundbreaking was evidenc
December 11, 2009Participant Guide: DiversityFiled under:
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County.
In today’s excerpt, we take a look at the county's diversity:
Economically, racially, and ethnically diverse
Prince George’s County is among the most diverse in the region: 64 percent African-American, 18 percent white, 12 percent Latino, 4 percent Asian, 2 percent other or two or mor
December 9, 2009Participant Guide: 30 Years in Prince George’s CountyFiled under:
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County.
In today’s excerpt, we take a look at population growth from 1970 to 2000:
What do we look like today?
Several factors, including school busing and a sewer moratorium, combined to slow the population
explosion during the 1970s, which then began to grow again between 1980 and today.
December 8, 2009Participant Guide: History – The 20th CenturyFiled under:
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County.
In today’s excerpt, we take a look at the how the county was transformed in the 20th Century:
Twentieth-century transformation
Between 1900 and 1970, as the role and size of the federal government grew, so did the population of the entire region. The county population grew to 660,000
Community Forum Reports Coming OnlineFiled under:
Reports from four of the the six Envision Community Forums are now available on the Resources page of this site.
To review each of the reports, please click the links below (note: these are pdf files):
November 10
November 17
November 19
December 1
Reports from the December 3 Community Forum and the December 5 Forum for Tomorrow's Leaders will be posted later this week, and a comprehensive summary will be available in early Januar
December 7, 2009Participant Guide: History – Agricultural RootsFiled under:
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County.
In today’s excerpt, we take a look at the county’s history and agricultural roots:
Agricultural Roots
Prince George’s County was previously defined by its waterways—the Anacostia, Patuxent, and Potomac Rivers—that were essential for transportation. Prior to the Civil War, Pri
A Smattering of Good News StoriesFiled under:
If you read the newspapers or watch TV, sometimes it seems like all of the news from Prince George's County is bad news.
In reality, there's a lot of good news, a lot more than you might think.
Here are just a few stories that undermine the negativity:
Homocide rate down 25 percent
All boys charter school approved
University Park warms to solar energy
County has 800 free Microsoft vouchers to give away
Edmonston breaks ground
Bad Planning at Cheverly Metro?Filed under:
Local blogger, Dave Murphy, has a rather scathing indictment of Council's recent decision to build a cement factory near the Cheverly Metro station. In PG Stands for Poor Growth, Murphy both lambasts the decisi
on and sees it as a symptom of a broader problem.
But what the Post doesn't point out is that the site where this concrete plant has been approved is less than a mile from Cheverly Metro station, one of the most underused stations on
December 5, 2009Youth Forum is ONFiled under:
The Envision Prince George's Community Forum for Tomorrow's Leaders IS ON!
This morning's weather will not interrupt the Youth Forum. We will start at 10am as scheduled. For more information visit the event page here. We're expecting a great turnout for this fantastic event. See you there!
December 4, 2009Washington Post Covers EnvisionFiled under:
The Washington Post today has an article detailing Envision Prince George's
The Prince George's Planning Board organized Envision Prince George's as a way to gather input from residents about how they'd like the county to look in the future.
"We're making every effort to reach people who are interested but don't have the time to come to a meeting," said Samuel Parker, chairman of the Planning Board. "That's why we added the technological p
Community Forum PicturesFiled under:
We've posted pictures from the last few community forums to the Envision Prince George's Flickr group.
You can view them on Flickr here, or just take a look at slideshow below.
Envision Prince George's maintains an open Flickr group. If you have pictures of Prince George's that you love or of Envision activities you've attended, we invite you to add them to the group pool.
Participant Guide: Property Values – Blessing or Burden?Filed under:
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George’s County.
In today’s excerpt, we take a look at the county’s property values:
Blessed and burdened by lower property values
Lower property values in the county contribute to its affordability, however, lower property values hamper the ability to raise revenue for government services. The valu
December 3, 2009Community Forum Tonight: Don’t Miss OutFiled under:
Don't miss the last opportunity TONIGHT to join us for an Envision Prince George's Community Forum. This is your chance to make your voice heard about the future of Prince George's County.
The last Community Forum is being held TONIGHT, Thursday, December 3rd at the Prince George's Ballroom in Landover.
Get your youth involved in Envision Prince George's! Youth ages 14-22 can attend the Youth Community Forum on Saturday, December
December 2, 2009Prince George’s Leads the Coutry on Merit PayFiled under:
In a move sure to bring national attention to the county, Prince George's is leading the way, employing Merit Pay for educators.
Many of the country's top educators are talking about the idea of paying teachers in line with their performance in the classroom. On Wednesday, Prince George's County will actually do it.
The second-largest school system in Maryland is paying $1.1 million to 279 teachers and administrators from a dozen schools w
Green Wednesday: Rain GardensFiled under:
The Washington Post has fascinating story today about Rain Gardens.
One critical problem that emerges with large-scae development has to do with rain water.
In the District, runoff poses special problems because, as in many older jurisdictions, sewage and storm water mostly run through the same sewers. In a heavy rainstorm, storm water can overwhelm the system and send untreated sewage into local waterways.
Rather than try to redo the
December 1, 2009Prince George’s Looks to a Biotech FutureFiled under:
Prince George's planners have looked into the future of the county and the future is biotech:
A biotechnology research and development center in Prince George's County could employ more than 1,900 workers and generate as much as $23 million in state and county taxes each year, according to a feasibility study recently released by county planners.
Some fear that Prince George's is lagging behind in the state, especially when compared to Mon
November 24, 2009Envision in Washington Business JournalFiled under:
The Washington Business Journal has a brief article up today profiling Envision Prince George's.
Click on through and have a read.
November 18, 2009Community Forum Report: 89% Committed to EnvisionFiled under:
Nearly 100 community leaders from Prince George’s County gathered on November 10, 2009 at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD, to explore opportunities and challenges for the county and brainstorm ideas to support a vision for its future. The Forum is one of six being held this fall to provide input into the development of a vision and action agenda for the county. This Community Forum Report contains the ideas and priorities generated a
November 17, 2009Envision Participant Guide – Our Diverse CommunityFiled under:
The Envision Participant Guide provides an in-depth exploration of the opportunities and challenges which may shape the future of Prince George's County.
In today's excerpt, we take a look at the county's critically diverse demographic makeup:
Economically, racially, and ethnically diverse
Prince George’s County is among the most diverse in the region: 64 percent African-American, 18 percent white, 12 percent Latino, 4 percent Asian, 2
November 12, 2009Special Taxing Districts – Overused?Filed under:
Recently, the creation of special taxing districts for mixed-use and transportation-focused development has found increasing favor with the Prince George's County Council. Seeking increased competitiveness and job creation for the county, the Council has has averaged one special taxing district per year for the past five years.
Five more special taxing districts have been discussed in just the past two weeks; raising more than a few eyebrow
November 9, 2009One in Five Lack Health Insurance in Prince George’sFiled under:
Prince George's County is famously the nation's wealthiest majority African-American county, yet the challenges facing residents are pronounced. According to the census one in five county residents lives without health insurance.
For people lacking health insurance in the Washington region, where they live can make all the difference in getting affordable health care.
The District makes it easy, with its taxpayer-funded health insura
Meet Your New Prince George’s Neighbor: Wegman’sFiled under:
To anyone disappointed with shopping options within Prince George's County, this should be very welcome news.
Woodmore Town Center at Glenarden, a 245-acre mixed-use development, is scheduled for completion next fall.
Construction began in September on the project, which will eventually comprise 1,100 residential units, 800,000 square feet of retail, 1 million square feet of office space, two hotels and a conference center. One of the anch
November 3, 2009Call for Facilitator and Theme Team VolunteersFiled under:
AmericaSpeaks is calling for 20 Volunteer Table Facilitators and Theme Team Members for the Envision Prince George’s Community Forums.
Envision Prince George’s is a call to action to develop and implement a vision for our county with a vibrant economy and high quality of life for all. Envision Prince George’s is an initiative launched by The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and is being supported by AmericaSpeak
October 29, 2009Envision Question of the DayFiled under:
Quizzes by Quibblo.com
Prince George's County has more Metro stations than any locality other than the District of Columbia.
October 28, 2009The Many Rewards of PerseveranceFiled under:
What are you dedicated to?
What would you spend thirty years devoting yourself to, through hardship and challenge, and in pursuit of a vision, a dream, or a success?
Would it be your family, your community, a cause?
One Prince George’s resident spent 27 years in pursuit of his dream; failing again and again, until now.
For 27 years Robert Bealle, a farmer, fish taxidermist and wildlife artist who lives in Southern Maryland, has been t
Metro’s $144 M Shortfall – Speak UpFiled under:
In some areas of Prince George's County, the Metro system is the lifeblood. There are 15 Metro stops in the county, more than any locality besides the District itself. So, in some ways when Metro sneezes, Prince George's County gets a cold.
In the face of a stunning $144 million deficit projected for the operating budget which begins in July 2010, Metro is hosting two public forums to hear from local Marylanders:
The Montgomery County f
October 24, 2009Will You Get Your H1N1 Vaccine?Filed under:
H1N1 is here.
As of October 13, H1N1 has killed 10 in Maryland. The Washington Post has a story today profiling the fears and other concerns keeping many from receiving H1N1 vaccination. One quote from the article is particularly jarring:
Queen McKnight, a psychology student at Montgomery College, reached for a cellphone metaphor to explain why she's declining for now. She's pregnant and lives in Oxon Hill.
"I compare it to the Cric
October 23, 2009Zorn StaysFiled under:
The Washington Post reports that embattled Redskins Head Coach Jim Zorn will remain through the season.
Washington Redskins executive vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato said on his radio show Friday morning that Jim Zorn will remain the head coach of the team for the remainder of the season.
"Let me start by making a few things very perfectly clear: Jim Zorn is the head coach of the Washington Redskins, and will be for the
October 22, 2009Welcome Envision TestersFiled under:
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