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Community Meeting To Discuss Regional Medical Center In Prince George’s County

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
Dimensions Healthcare System and the University of Maryland Medical System will host a community meeting this Thursday to discuss and receive input about the location of a new Regional Medical Center in Prince George's County. The meeting takes place Thursday, February 28, 6:30 - 9 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room of the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover MD. For additional information, including a list o

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County Residents Urged To Sign Up For Notify Me Prince George’s

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
The Prince George's County Office of Homeland Security is providing a service to alert registered users about major events or local emergencies. Notify Me Prince George's is a free service that will deliver important information and updates via email, cell phone or other registered devices. In the event of an emergency, updates will provide instructions on where to go, what to do, what not to do, and other important information. Please note, w

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County Nonprofits Receive Major Grants

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker and United Way of the National Capital Area honored 22 nonprofits by awarding the social services agencies $185,000. The funds were designated to the Prince George's County Community Impact Fund through United Ways annual workplace giving campaign. Each grant addresses United Way's focus areas of education, health, and financial stability. Recipients included: Adoptions Together, American Red Cro

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They’re Talking About Sex

Sunday, February 17th, 2013
The town of Seat Pleasant and the University of Maryland are joining forces to host a public forum that will assess how creative expression may be useful in raising awareness about the impact of sexual behavior on the community. The public forum, Talking About Sex, takes place Monday, February 25, 7, p.m. at Central High School, 200 Cabin Branch Road in Capitol Heights MD. WAMU Radio Talk Show Host Kojo Nnamdi will facilitate the discussion. Th

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Make This Winter Warm For Neighbors In Need

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
The Prince George's County Office of Community Relations will host a New Coat Drive, Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Road in Landover, MD 20785. Coats will be distributed to families and individuals in need. For additional information, call 301-952-4729 or email ocr@co.pg.md.us.

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Getting Transit-oriented Development Right

Monday, November 26th, 2012
Most decision-makers have embraced the idea that transit-oriented development (TOD) should be a priority for Prince George's County. But the question remains: How does the county get there? To explore that question and possible solutions, the Envision Prince George's TOD Community Act Team and the Coalition for Smarter Growth will host Getting Transit-Oriented Development Right, Wednesday, December 5, 6 p.m. at the Computer Sciences Coporation,

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Harlem Children’s Zone Founder Speaks At Education Forum

Monday, October 1st, 2012
Geoffrey Canada, founder and president of the Harlem Children's Zone, will be the guest speaker for an educational forum at Prince George's Community College. The SOCRATIC FORUM II: PROMISING INNOVATIONS & PRACTICES FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY takes place Wednesday, October 3, 5:30 - 7 p.m. This invitation-only event will explore innovations in education and the potential to improve public education in Prince George’s Cou

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Membership Jumpoff For National Children’s Museum

Monday, October 1st, 2012
The National Children's Museum (NCM) will officially open on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 10 a.m. Located at 151 St. George Boulevard at the National Harbor, NCM's mission is to inspire children to care about and improve the world. The 3 & Under gallery, designed in partnership with the Sesame Workshop, encourages children to explore the world through safe, creative play and interaction. Our World introduces visitors to the responsibilities and r

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Whole Foods May Be Coming To Prince George’s County

Thursday, July 12th, 2012
Prince George's County officials recently voted in favor of a controversial rezoning request that may pave the way for the county's first Whole Foods Market. The proposal to rezone a 36-acre parcel of land into a multi-use development was the idea of the Cafritz family, owners of the property just off Route 1 in Riverdale Park, MD. The concept has been under review for several years, with a Council vote renedered on July 9. The site is current

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A New Prince George’s Hospital: If We Build It, Will They Come?

Monday, July 9th, 2012
The Envision Prince George's Community Action Tean on Transit-Oriented Development and the Coalition for Smarter Growth will host a forum to assess metro station sites and urban designs for a Regional Medical Center in Prince George's County. The discussion takes place on Wednesday, July 18, 6 p.m. in the CSC Building located near the New Carrollton Metro Station at 7900 Harkins Rd., Lanham, MD, 20760. Currently 60 percent of Prince George’

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