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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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Student Contest To Design Congress Handbook

Friday, August 5th, 2011
All 3rd-8th grade students living in DC, MD, or VA are invited to design the first-ever Kids Cover for the US Congress Handbook. The students should submit their best cover design that shows what Congress means to them. The winner will have their cover published among other prizes. The entry deadline is August 15. For more information visit: http://tinyurl.com/3socuso.

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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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Local Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics Conference For Students

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
The Ernest Everett Just Foundation is hosting its Annual Meeting and Student Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Conference on July 25-26 for students in grades 8 - 12. The conference is designed to encourage careers in science, engineering, or math, assist students in finding colleges and scholarships, and assist in finding professional opportunities. The event will take place at the Ernest Everett Middle School, 1300 Campus Way Nort

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Author Talk: Book Discussion And Signing

Friday, July 22nd, 2011
The DC Public Library will host a discussion and book signing where attendees will have the opportunity to meet Award-winning Poets Lamont B. Steptoe and Sandra Turner-Barnes. The event will take place on Monday July 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G street NW, Washington DC. For more information visit: http://tinyurl.com/3l2fe3v.  

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Prince George’s County Public Schools To Hold Back To School Fair

Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Prince George’s County Public Schools will hold its Inaugural Back to School Fair for all students, parents, teachers, staff, community leaders, and county agencies. The Back to School Fair will provide the opportunity to purchase school uniforms and school supplies, on site student registration, and important information about what each school has to offer. The event will take place at Eleanor Roosevelt High School on Saturday, August 20 from

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Submit Your Photos!

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
The Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund in partnership with Envision Prince George’s is holding a photo contest for youth ages 8-18. The “Picturing Prince George’s” photo contest is an opportunity to capture the Prince George’s County story through the perspective of its youth. The last day to submit photos is July 22 so send yours in now! Prizes will be awarded to contest winners. For more information visit: http://tinyurl.

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