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Meet Forty Under 40 Who Are Making A Difference

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
The year is off to an incredible start for dozens of honorees working hard to “envision” the future for Prince George's County. The Prince George's County Social Innovation Fund formally introduced its first "Forty UNDER 40"—young adult leaders making an impact in Prince George's County.  A recognition event will be held at on January 31, 2012 at Busboys and Poets, 5331 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD from 6 - 8:30 PM. Learn more

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Forty Under 40 – Prince George’s 2012 Awardees Named

Monday, December 19th, 2011
The Prince George's County Social Innovation Fund is pleased to announce its inaugural ‘Forty UNDER 40 -Prince George's County 2012’ list. These county residents have made exceptional contributions in Arts and Humanities, Business, Education, Health and Fitness, Public Service, and Science.  Launched in September of this year, nominations were widely accepted from individuals and organizations from throughout the region. A review panel, c

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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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Nba Star Kevin Durant Gives Back To Seat Pleasant Activity Center

Thursday, August 19th, 2010
[THE WASHINGTON POST] Youngsters in Seat Pleasant now have one of the coolest hangouts in Prince George's County, courtesy of basketball star Kevin Durant. While growing up in Seat Pleasant, Durant spent countless hours at the Seat Pleasant Activity Center, honing the skills that have made him one of the NBA's best players. Last year, the Oklahoma City Thunder forward donated $25,000 to the center, which used the funds to renovate a gaming r

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Priority Goals: Responsive Government

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
SERVE: GOAL 1 - Provide and sustain responsive county and municipal government that is efficient, transparent, accountable, innovative, forward thinking, meets the needs and desires of its residents, and known for its stewardship of resources and reputation for fiscal responsibility and integrity. In the Town Meeting, a whopping 72% voted in support of this goal, making it the top priority in the SERVE Envision area and the highest priority i

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Priority Goals: High Public Engagement Levels

Monday, April 12th, 2010
SERVE: GOAL 2 - Attain high levels of citizen and public engagement and community problem-solving in neighborhood groups, community organizations, county and local governments, that support effective decision making and good government, and lead to high levels of citizen/resident empowerment. In the Town Meeting, 43% voted in support of this goal, making it the #2 priority in the LEARN Envision area. The PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT Community Actio

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Be Counted! Participate In The Census!

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Jimmie Curley, who attends a church in Prince George's County is working to encourage our citizens to be counted this year in the census. Inspired by a Census 2010 outreach event he attended in January, Jimmie Curley has been distributing bags, mugs and other items emblazoned with Census 2010 logos everywhere he goes, from a laundromat in Clinton to a business meeting in Greenbelt. Curley lives in Washington, D.C., but is an active member

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Be Counted! Participate In The Census

Friday, March 5th, 2010
In 2000 only 68% of Prince George's County participated in the Census. Lets take a stand and remind our family, friends, and neighbors to be counted this year. By mid-March, nearly every household in the United States — including more than 326,000 homes in Prince George's County — will receive a form in the mail with 10 questions from the U.S. Census Bureau for its decennial count. Touting the fact that census data is used to determine

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Art In Our Community

Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Community arts leader, Lionell Thomas, works to keep art a part of our lives. Lionell Thomas has played a vital role in the arts for more than 20 years, but not as a painter or photographer. Instead, he nurtures talent and promotes the importance of art in the community. "My job is to serve as a conduit to help the artists gain support and resources," said Thomas, executive director of the Prince George's Arts Council. "I stay in my lane."

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