Recent Prince George's County News (21 Apr 2011, incomplete)

Public Safety

• Gory Prince George's:
  • Gazette: Homicide support group for county children gains momentum; Organizers seek to address gap in support for ... http://is.gd/gTcXFW 
  • homicidewatch: PG County kids who have lost family to homicide to get support group: http://bit.ly/gmrx31  
  • Bayard, David, 24, (1.036), 17 Apr 2011
  • thedbk DBK THURSDAY | Grad. student found dead in car in suspected weekend slaying in Colmar Manor http://bit.ly/erQyT5 
• Crime and Police:
  • PGPolice: PGPD District IV to Host “Monthly Educational Meetings” (3062) http://is.gd/598k8M 27 Apr 2011, 7:00 pm, Oxon Hill Library   
  • PGPolice: Identity of Suspects Sought in Armored Car Robbery in Clinton; Surveillance Photos Released (3063) http://is.gd/lnmHJG   
  • Gazette: County police reports http://is.gd/qN4bZI   
  • Gazette: Greenbelt police reports http://is.gd/PqTRPH   
  • Gazette: Laurel police reports http://is.gd/O9flbt   
  • Gazette: Sheriff, acting police chief at odds over school security http://is.gd/RjKiNr 
  • Gazette: Prince George's Adult Drug Court offers workshops on health, job hunting; Housing, education resources ... http://is.gd/5Hy3Xs   
  • UMarlboroPatch News: Police Investigating Hit-and-Run in Suitland #UpperMarlboro #Patch --> http://patch.com/A-gNfw   
  • postcrime Police ID man who found on U-Md. campus http://wapo.st/gR2Gzx 
  • nsmcgill Police looking for suspects in Landover Hills armed robbery; Two men fled in a grayish Nissan Altima: http://is.gd/2rWXwf   
  • PGSentinel #PGCounty Sheriff Melvin High accounts for first four months. Office serves 3,000 warrants in first 90 days. http://t.co/BVOdFhq  
  • thedbk DBK THURSDAY | Police identify man found dead outside Byrd Stadium as undergraduate; no foul play expected http://bit.ly/dR9qjL

Government and Politics

• County:
• Gazette: PG County seeks a brand to help market itself; Visitors bureau, lending agency submit budget requests http://is.gd/B6a1pJ 
• Gazette: Election almost 6 months ago, yet we still have campaign signs blighting our communities (Ltr from P. Pollack) http://is.gd/m6i9X0
• Gazette: Suitland Civic Association will elect new leadership after officials' resignations; president, others left http://is.gd/lPvOUA  
• Gazette: Development, crime, schools discussed at countywide Town Hall; County leaders stress community partnerships http://is.gd/h1VbZo  
• Gazette: Glenn Dale shooting puts spotlight on day care emergency plans; Providers must list evacuation sites, conten... http://is.gd/9tgA2x  
• PGCCouncilMedia PGCounty Council News is out! http://bit.ly/g0rAOd 
• PGCCouncilMedia Council Member Karen Toles, D-7 will host “Hop into Health” on Sat., April 23, 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Hillcrest Heights Community Cntr.   
• melcouncil9 Reminder - Apr. 27 Community Advisory Meeting & Other News (... http://conta.cc/i70c7i 
• State:
• mdreporter The State Housing office was declared surplus, a procedural move toward moving the department to PG County. #mdpolitics http://bit.ly/dHEzL8 
• MDPolicy #MD goes through with their plan to relocate HQ building to PG Co. despite deficits and protests from #unions http://su.pr/268cJa 
• Gazette (Editorial): Fees go up, but transportation fund stays down http://is.gd/dDJpWS  
• Gazette: Build state budget from ground up (Letter from Larry Hogan) http://is.gd/QbfbXm 
• Gazette: Working on getting people back to work (Letter from Sen. Rosapepe, D-21) http://is.gd/qxyTyr 
• mddailyrecord Maryland makes strides towards government transparency, but some say there's a long way to go: http://bit.ly/dQ7Wes   
• MDPolicy Playing Devil's Advocate here: why taxing the rich more isn't necessarily fair or the best idea http://su.pr/2R1PHL #MD 
• Gazette: Dist. 24 legisl. worked to progress local improvements; Keeping funding in place priority for various projects http://is.gd/Qefs4O   
• Gazette: Capital projects, liquor sales to benefit District 25; Ritchie Station will be able to offer 6 licenses http://is.gd/4S7SO3   
• Big Brother:
• insidecharmcity Must be a rail police show of force day - MTA Police Command Post at Martin Airport MARC and police on platform at BWI  
• justupthepike I want my recent $80 contribution to College Park's speed camera fund to make Rt 1 less nasty http://t.co/zrjt3G8

Education

• Gazette: Sheriff, acting police chief at odds over school security http://is.gd/RjKiNr   
• Gazette: Prop. phaseout of Central HS specialty program postponed; officials announce delay to planned IB program shift http://is.gd/XtyvEr  
• pgcpsparents visit www.parentsandpgcps.com and view discussion on bullying. Tell children it will get better  
• pgcpsparents Parent Satisfaction Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ParentalEngagementSatisfactionSurvey 
• melcouncil9 Reminder - Apr. 27 Community Advisory Meeting & Other News (... http://conta.cc/i70c7i

Business, Transportation and Development

• mdreporter The State Housing office was declared surplus, a procedural move toward moving the department to PG County. #mdpolitics http://bit.ly/dHEzL8 
• MDPolicy #MD goes through with their plan to relocate HQ building to PG Co. despite deficits and protests from #unions http://su.pr/268cJa 
• Gazette (Editorial): Fees go up, but transportation fund stays down http://is.gd/dDJpWS 
• Gazette (Editorial): Pepco's day of reckoning? Reliability standards must be strong enough to influence change http://is.gd/d4UJgB 
• PGCCouncilMedia PUBLIC MEETING - Bowie State Marc Station Development Board will meet Mon., May 2, 1:30 p.m., Co Admin Bldg, Upper Marlboro.   
• GreenbeltPatch See why 30,000 jobs may be headed for Prince George's County and catch other local news on PatchCast. http://patch.com/A-gNCM 

Local (Municipalities)

• Bowie:
• BowiePatch
• Gazette: After objections, Bowie rejects charging fee for lights http://is.gd/uHUWmq 
• Gazette: Bowie volunteer firefighters raising money for new pumpers http://is.gd/rYOVnJ   
• BowiePatch Two men were seriously injured in a robbery on Race Track Road - http://aol.it/gvKQIu - Suspects used brass knuckles and tire irons. #Patch   
• BowiePatch Four arrested in #Bowie home after heroin and other drugs found during a search and seizure - http://patch.com/A-gNNC #Patch   
• Brentwood:
• Gazette (Editorial): Transparency must be priority in Brentwood; Bailey-Schmiedigen best opportunity to overcome ethi... http://is.gd/4YpiJ0 
• News_PGCounty Gazette backs write-in candidate for mayor in Brentwood. http://fb.me/WKBOnvga 
• Cheverly:
• News_PGCounty The Gazette announces its endorsements in Glenarden, Cheverly elections. http://fb.me/t6Rzp1AV 
• nsmcgill Cheverly election forum addresses development, communication; Residents impressed by the quality of candidates running: http://is.gd/6XPBuc
• College Park:
• justupthepike I want my recent $80 contribution to College Park's speed camera fund to make Rt 1 less nasty http://t.co/zrjt3G8  
• Glenarden:
• Gazette (Editorial): Glenarden's challenges require leadership change; Williams' return as mayor would be best for city http://is.gd/YZR8Nd 
• News_PGCounty The Gazette announces its endorsements in Glenarden, Cheverly elections. http://fb.me/t6Rzp1AV  
• nsmcgill Glenarden mayoral candidate misses forum for trip; He skipped event after being told other candidate would not attend: http://is.gd/FKcQ52  
• News_PGCounty Glenarden election took interesting turns at last night's forum, which 1 candidate missed because he was in Africa. http://fb.me/zSBFX790  
• Greenbelt:
• GreenbeltPatch
• Greenbelt News Review now online: April 21, 2011 issue http://is.gd/z6m2eW 
• Gazette: Greenbelt police reports http://is.gd/PqTRPH 
• Hyattsville:
• HyattsvllePatch
• Gazette (Editorial): Tartaro deserves to win Hyattsville's top seat; Strong options for city's council posts http://is.gd/30gRS7 
• HyattsvllePatch Gazette endorses Tartaro, Hollingsworth, Tierney for #HyattsvilleCityCouncil this year. http://bit.ly/eLHI22 #Patch #Hyattsville  
• HyattsvllePatch Quick update on Mall after fire http://aol.it/edCCHZ #Hyattsville #Patch  
• Laurel:
• LaurelPatch
• Gazette: County effort to eliminate invasive trees starts in Laurel; Public Works tackles effort to remove potential ... http://is.gd/szCKGP 
• Gazette: Laurel police reports http://is.gd/O9flbt  
• Morningside:
• Gazette: Morningside candidates focused on transparency; Four candidates vie for two seats in May 2 election http://is.gd/iZilRL   
• New Carrollton:
• Gazette: Voice mail stirs discussion about campaign signs in New Carrollton; Council mtg heats up race before May 2 vote http://is.gd/XfLrzk   

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