Posts Tagged ‘local’

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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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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Contractor Headquarters Moves To Prince George’s County

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
The federal information technology contractor Erimax is returning to Prince George’s County after spending several years in Calvert County. Erimax is an IT company that offers IT services, acquisition management, and program management. Erimax started in Prince George’s County 10 years ago and is returning with a new facility in Largo that is almost three times larger than its quarters in Calvert County. Read more at The Gazette.

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State Board President And Vice President Elected

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
The Maryland State Board of Education unanimously re-elected James H. DeGraffenreidt, Jr. as State Board president while Dr. Charlene Dukes was re-elected for vice president. DeGraffenreidt has served as State Board president for the past three years and Dukes has served as State Board vice president for the past two years. For more information visit: http://msde.state.md.us/bulletin/.

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New Non-emergency Number For Police

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
Prince George’s County residents have a new public safety telephone number. Residents can now call 301-352-1200 for non-emergency issues such as locating district stations, following up on police reports and finding other county agency numbers. The new number is a result of the county dispatch facility’s move from Landover to Bowie. For more information visit The Gazette.

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New County Executive Declares “we Are In Good Shape”

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
At a midday press conference in Upper Marlboro, County Executive Rushern Baker announced that his office has begun finalizing its fiscal audit and that 2011 looks good but that there will be tough realities to face in 2012.  Baker stated that the county could face a $77 million deficit and that all agencies receiving county funds will have to make some tough choice to balance the 2012 budget.  Read more at Prince George’s Suite.

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Farmers: Buy Local, Buy Often

Friday, July 16th, 2010
[GAZETTE]  'CHALLENGE WEEK' HELD TO BOOST INTEREST IN EATING COUNTY GROWN PRODUCE Do you enjoy fresh, plump fruits and vegetables?  The best way to get the most delicious produce and to support your fellow Prince Georgians in the process, is to buy local from area farmers.  Become a part of this sustainable practice by participating in the statewide Buy Local Challenge Week which kicks off Saturday July 17.  During the cha

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Farmers’ Markets Sprouting Up All Over Maryland

Friday, May 7th, 2010
LA PLATA - The farmers' market has been a part of La Plata's community for 33 years, and Charles Bowling has been a vendor since the start. Located in the center of town, the relatively small market fits the rural community well. With just eight to 10 vendors during the peak summer months, Bowling has become an established figure within the community. He knows almost all of his customers by name, and is there so often that some of his regular

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Prince George’s County Panel Plans To Promote Local Farming

Monday, April 26th, 2010
Prince George's County focus on marketing local farms and locally grown products. After a two-year hiatus, a Prince George's County agricultural group reconvened this month and vowed not to let controversial land-use issues consume its efforts as they once did. The group's renewed focus will instead be on marketing local farms and locally grown products -- from eggplants and fresh-cut flowers to vineyards and livestock - and supporting urba

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