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Run For A Cause In Fairwood

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
Health and wellness were critically important areas identified by our community to improve the quality of life for all. Now's your chance to get moving—for a great cause. Envision Prince George's, the Prince Georges Running Club (PGRC) and the Fairwood Homeowners Association invite you to join us on Saturday, September 24, 2011 for the first annual Run for a Cause in Fairwood 5K Run/Walk. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Neighbors in

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Work To Begin On Inter-county Broadband Network

Friday, August 12th, 2011
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III helped to break ground for a project that will lay broadband fiber across Prince George’s County. The fiber will run hundreds of miles and connect 119 new sites within Prince George’s County. The job is expected to connect over 1,000 sites statewide and create 2,000 jobs over the next three years. Read more at The Washington Informer.

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Greenbelt Residents Give Their Input On The City’s Future

Thursday, August 11th, 2011
Nearly 25 Greenbelt residents and city officials met with Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission planners to discuss the Greenbelt Metro Area and state Route 193 Corridor visioning plan. Residents asked planners to consider adding additional crosswalks, bike lanes, and planting more trees. Final approval of the plan is scheduled to take place by September 2012. Read more at The Gazette.

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Local Discussion On The State Of Women And Girls In Prince George’s County

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011
County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III and Prince George’s Community College president Dr. Charlene M. Dukes present ‘The State of Women and Girls in Prince George’s County’ by The Washington Area Women’s Foundation. The program will take place on August 16 at the Prince George’s Community College, Largo Student Center 301 Largo Road, Largo MD. Seating is limited and the deadline to RSVP is August 12. For more information visit: http:

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Save The Date: Male Summit And Parent & Youth Conference

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
The Prince George’s County Parents & Teachers Association Council, Inc. will host the Save Our Sons (S.O.S.) male only summit and a Parent & Youth Conference. The S.O.S. Summit will take place Saturday, September 10 and is for male students from 7-12th grade. The Parent & Youth Conference will take place Saturday, October 1. To view the flyer visit: http://tinyurl.com/3uswqxu.

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Citizens’ Police Academy Is Now Accepting Nominations

Monday, August 1st, 2011
The Training & Education Division of the Prince George’s County Police Department will host the next Citizens’ Police Academy beginning Monday, September 19 and ending Tuesday December 6. The training allows community members to become familiar with officer related training such as arrest procedures and criminal traffic laws. In order to participate in the program, community members must be nominated by a law enforcement officer by Wednes

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Discussion On Transit-oriented Development In Prince George’s County

Monday, July 18th, 2011
On July 11 Envision Prince George’s and The Coalition for Smarter Growth sponsored a discussion centered on transit-oriented development. Residents and stakeholders were able to hear the views of a panel on transit-oriented development and public transportation in Prince George’s County. Council members Eric Olson and Andrea Harrison were in attendance and opened the discussion. Read more at The Prince George’s Suite.

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Farmers Market Opens On Branch Avenue

Friday, July 15th, 2011
In an effort to rejuvenate the Branch Avenue corridor, particularly near the Branch Avenue Metro station, a farmers market has opened in the area. The market operates from 2 to 6 p.m. Fridays until November 19. The farmers market consists of six vendors, three of whom are farmers. Organizers look to attract five farmers as well as other vendors. For more information visit: http://tinyurl.com/6glh5pf.

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Volunteer In Prince George’s County

Friday, July 8th, 2011
Get involved in your community by offering your talents to volunteer in Prince George’s County. The summertime offers many opportunities to get involved and make a difference where you live and work. Read more at The Washington Post.

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Envision Prince George’s Hosts Community Conversation

Friday, June 24th, 2011
A community conversation hosted by Envision Prince George’s brought together a group of over 100 County residents and stakeholders to discuss the future of the initiative. The meeting was also an opportunity to examine the progress being made in the county through Envision. Envision Prince George’s continues to allow the community to be the change they want to see. Read more at The Prince George’s Suite.   

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