Recent Prince George's County News ( 11 - 17 May 2012)

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• nbc4: Family of 4 (2a, 2c) in MoCo making $250,000 pays $1,000 more than similar DC family & $6,124 more than VA family http://t.co/6O6G8ZmS 2 minutes ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Move Away From Higher MD Income Tax? Residents making six figures face tax increase ... http://t.co/UYngcO7X 4 minutes ago
• RT @PGCBlogging: I'm sure O'Malley, Busch, & Miller will have some back alley deal as a result of this 2nd SPECIAL session on gambli ... about 7 hours ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Re: [PG-Politics] Employee salaries top issue as County Council mull: What about the county healthca... htt ... about 7 hours ago
• RT @PGPDNews: #PGPD is holding an SUV that was involved in a chase in DC. SUV part of PGPD robbery investigation. Charges pending. about 10 hours ago
• RT @PGPDNews: Update-Suspects Wanted in String of Armed Commercial Robberies http://t.co/R2KvcnI7 about 10 hours ago
• RT @PGSentinel: Records reveal hundreds of health violations at Six Flags America. Click to see interactive graphs: http://t.co/BLhr091o about 10 hours ago
• RT @PGPDNews: Attempt residential B&E Arrest:7300 blk Edmonston Rd.22-yr-old Travis Isreal of Seat Pleasant arrested. Great Job Dist ... about 10 hours ago
• RT @MDPolicy: It took our legislators just 3 days to agree on ways to raise taxes and shift teacher pensions. http://t.co/JRfRqRQD #MDpo ... about 10 hours ago
• RT @PGPDNews: Update-Suspects' Vehicle Located http://t.co/R2KvcnI7 about 10 hours ago
• RT @RiverdalePatch: Police are searching for a missing 71-year-old Bladensburg man: http://t.co/mBNbIuyh #riverdalepatch #patch about 10 hours ago
• RT @PGCouncilD7: RT @DanieljGross: Prince George’s moving toward gun offender registry http://t.co/w59zixbI #crime #homicide #publicsafe ... about 11 hours ago
• RT @DanieljGross: #PGPD locates possible getaway vehicle for two gunmen wanted in string of robberies: http://t.co/2XHHNAll by me + @nsm ... about 11 hours ago
• RT @MDPolicy: Some interesting background info on what some legislators thought of the #SpecialSession: http://t.co/C3cM1DeW #MDpolitics ... about 11 hours ago
• RT @PGNewsWashPost: Check out what crime happened in your neighborhood in the Prince George’s County crime report http://t.co/UgkgceLm about 11 hours ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Employee salaries top issue as County Council mulls school budget, F: http://t.co/lHfN7I2Q... http://t.co/L ... about 11 hours ago
• RT @ABC7News: A new photo shows George Zimmerman with a bloody nose shortly after his altercation with Trayvon Martin. http://t.co/07GFbpQi about 11 hours ago
• RT @ABC7News: Paramedic report on George Zimmerman: Bleeding, tenderness to nose, small laceration to the back of his head.” #trayvon ht ... about 11 hours ago
• RT @MDPolicy: Will @GovernorOMalley's reputation for raising taxes follow him on his path to the White House? http://t.co/bTx8qQvz #MDpo ... about 11 hours ago
• RT @myfoxdc: Autopsy: Evidence of marijuana in Trayvon Martin's blood http://t.co/XNfvQ6O6 about 11 hours ago
• RT @radleybalko: Family reports identity theft. Cop comes to take report, kills their 11-year-old lab mix. http://t.co/GJlFCA7l #puppycide about 11 hours ago
• RT @MDPolicy: #Walters: Speed cameras may seem innocuous, but they're just another revenue enhancement. http://t.co/odJBm69u about 11 hours ago
• RT @pgpoliticx: [Mail List] Re: PG Taxers: Most PG legislators vote to raise taxes: REMEMBER IN NOVEMBER 2012, 2014... http://t.co/kNhxQwo4 about 11 hours ago
• RT @nbcwashington: Goats in Prince George's County are bringing a new, green approach to the area.. http://t.co/w4gN9Txo about 11 hours ago
• RT @AnnieLinskey: O'Malley builds on tax-raising legacy http://t.co/jHdjnVFS about 11 hours ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] taxpayers foot bill for football tickets, other questionable exp: At PG’s Show Place ... http://t.co/5DzZ5eH0 about 11 hours ago
• RT @PGCBlogging Did Sen Pres Miller really get Showplace Arena auditor demoted for reporting on his buddy? http://t.co/WbdO1hYf about 11 hours ago
• RT @PGCBlogging: Gotta take a look at Maryland's passed budget. So disappointed in the General Assembly. about 11 hours ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Promoting Home Ownership Does Not Involve Restricting Someone Else's:... http://t.co/fuQpIN8u about 11 hours ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] At Pr. George?s Show Place Arena, taxpayers foot the bill for foot... http://t.co/FHYpLUtV about 11 hours ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [PG-Politics] Promoting Home Ownership Does Not Involve Restricting Someone Else's Ability to Charge Fair Market Rent Hi, about 11 hours ago
• RT @mirandawashpost: More signs of irregularities at Show Place Arena http://t.co/0twqb0oO about 11 hours ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] How much is enough: From the http://t.co/qbRYR1Nz. This seems relevant to discussions of how much mon... ht ... about 19 hours ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] PG Taxers: Most Prince George's legislators vote to raise taxes agai: During the wasteful May specia... htt ... about 21 hours ago
• PG Taxers: Most Prince George's legislators vote to raise taxes again. http://t.co/0TZcVXoj about 21 hours ago
• Greenbelt News Review now online: May 17, 2012 issue http://t.co/Nbfcvomx about 22 hours ago
• One PG Delegate voted AGAINST O'Malley tax increase: Alston 24. Holmes 23B & Valderrame 26 were absent. All others voted FOR the increase. about 22 hours ago
• RT @MarylandJuice: ROLL CALL: MD Senators & Delegates Vote on Income Tax Hike #mdpolitics #mdforward http://t.co/fQheNaWH about 23 hours ago
• RT @PGCBlogging: Gotta take a look at Maryland's passed budget. So disappointed in the General Assembly. 1 day ago
• RT @PGCBlogging: Did Sen. Pres. Miller really get the Showplace Arena auditor demoted for reporting on his buddy? http://t.co/WCWrqROn 1 day ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] At Pr. George?s Show Place Arena, taxpayers foot the bill for foot: http://t.co/gXpUuYd0... http://t.co/1yg ... 1 day ago
• RT @mirandawashpost: More signs of irregularities at Show Place Arena http://t.co/3wN5Wzna 1 day ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] "According to the American Tax Foundation, the citizens of Maryland: http://t.co/3FbYAinr... http://t.co/WL ... 1 day ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] College Park, MD Discussion Group on Google Groups: Hi, This discussion group is for residents, prop... htt ... 1 day ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Skilled-Trades Training Offered in Upper Marlboro,,Prince George's C: http://t.co/WRedyIHM... http://t.co/b ... 1 day ago
• RT @melcouncil9: In Clinton @ a town hall mtg on recreation needs in South County. A new $28.5 mill. 60K sq. ft. Rec & Aquatic. Cent ... 1 day ago
• RT @gazette_net: The House of Delegates gave final approval Wednesday to a budget plan that would raise income tax rates for... http://t ... 1 day ago
• RT @aapyles: O’Malley will call special session on gambling http://t.co/5A7mv6Dc 1 day ago
• RT @WPJohnWagner: O’Malley confirms plans for second special session http://t.co/mwf3fmXK 1 day ago
• RT @MDPolicy: As we wrap up this #SpecialSession on the budget, we're planning a 2nd one for #gambling. http://t.co/rQ3AWmkQ 1 day ago
• RT @GreenbeltPatch See how #police catch a perfume theft ring & about a string of armed robberies in PG. http://t.co/m3AQqd4l 1 day ago
• RT @radleybalko: Today's massive overreaction by a public authority. http://t.co/zzAPmQK7 1 day ago
• RT @RiverdalePatch: Riverdale man arrested for allegedly trying to sell cell phone back to owner: http://t.co/FK0zHYnp #riverdalepatch 1 day ago
• RT @DCExaminerLocal: Maryland lawmakers pass a budget a month late http://t.co/zCMUXCNs 1 day ago
• RT @MDPolicy: We may be raising taxes right now, but we're still facing deficits for the next four years. http://t.co/T7voZ4y7 1 day ago
• RT @MDPolicy: #Firey: If you're outraged that "corporations are people," this is an article for you to read. http://t.co/wX0HaXBl 1 day ago
• RT @CNSmd: Records Reveal Hundreds of Health Violations at Six Flags America: http://t.co/tsPaozZT 1 day ago
• RT @MDPolicy: MD Senate has already approved $300M in tax increases. Now it's the House's turn. http://t.co/HMjvcmRt #MDpolitics #MDtweets 1 day ago
• RT @PKBNews: Prince George's County Del. Davis criticizes "what about me" mentality; says "we need to get OUR house in order." 1 day ago
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: Pit bull advocates gathered to protest while #Maryland General Assembly met in special session. http://t.co/MnQGac5B 1 day ago
• RT @mdreporter: Wednesday's rounup of state news: complete special session coverage #mdpolitics http://t.co/ub9yowVx 1 day ago
• RT @radleybalko: For sober, careful, agenda-less reporting on the Trayvon Martin case, follow @nickmartin. 1 day ago
• RT @radleybalko Rept: Autopsy showed broken skin on Martin's knuckles; med records also show Zimmerman had broken nose. http://t.co/8v3pog2c 1 day ago
• RT @DanieljGross: Forest Heights cracks down on stormwater pollution http://t.co/kpuPU0Zw 1 day ago
• RT @MELaurelLeader Planning Commission unanimously recommends approval of Laurel Gardens at Tue nite's mtg redevel... http://t.co/ixUPl9lK 1 day ago
• RT @CollegePrkPatch: Washington, D.C. man arrested Monday for purse theft outside Bagel Place. http://t.co/dgrvsPYj 1 day ago
• PG Sen. vote on taxes: FOR higher taxes: Rosapepe 21, Pinsky 22, Peters 23, Benson 24, Currie 25, Miller 27, Ramirez 47; Against: Muse 26 2 days ago
• RT @darcyspencer: Coalition of labor, building trades pushes for 2nd special session in MD to take up casino gambling this summer. http: ... 2 days ago
• RT @marylandmoment: How the Md. Senate voted on the tax bill: The Maryland Senate approved three bills on Tuesday that would raise i... ... 2 days ago
• RT @DanieljGross: Morningside officials to hold election recount Wednesday http://t.co/nH06lbTB Story by Erich Wagner. 2 days ago
• RT @bbjonline: Maryland Senate panel on Monday approved tax hike, pension bills http://t.co/IITfKmUs 2 days ago
• RT @HyattsvllePatch: The massive, 16-story towers at UTC student housing complex goes up for auction today at 1 p.m. - http://t.co/StdlZjU1 2 days ago
• RT @ben_giles: Md. Senators gave a preliminary OK to raising income taxes Monday. Voting will likely move to the House this afternoon. h ... 2 days ago
• RT @mdreporter: Tuesday's roundup: special session coverage of tax hikes, protests. mdpolitics http://t.co/tWgiclJz 2 days ago
• RT @mdreporter: Proposed tax hikes include little noticed $36M increase on building loans. #mdpolitics http://t.co/oqCMK8cQ 2 days ago
• RT @CBSWashDC: Prince George’s County Police Seek Two Men In A String Of Maryland Robberies http://t.co/vNoCcA1k 2 days ago
• RT @DCExaminerLocal: The Maryland Senate tentatively approved a plan to raise taxes http://t.co/iAeoq2Cw 2 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] FYI - Special Session Bills: ... Subject: Re: FYI - Special Session Bills Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 2... htt ... 3 days ago
• RT @realpgcounty: Will Pres. @barackobama lose black voter support over his gay marriage position? Take our poll here http://t.co/n0K0WXPT 3 days ago
• RT @marylandmoment: Pit bull, bingo bills also introduced in Md. special session: Pit bull attacks, government waste and bingo were ... ... 3 days ago
• RT @WPJohnWagner: Md. special session moves quickly on tax package http://t.co/0Jxzciq1 3 days ago
• RT @PGCCouncilMedia: Council to hold a briefing with US Sen. Benjamin Cardin Tues., May 15, 2012 8:45 AM. Council Mtg Rm 2027 County Ad ... 3 days ago
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: Take a look at the latest Greenbelt police report. http://t.co/Atnb6EDt #Greenbelt #PrinceGeorge #police 3 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Will black voters in Prince George’s abandon Obama over gay marria: ... Subject: [New post] Will bl... htt ... 3 days ago
• RT @PGCCouncilMedia: CM Will Campos, D-2, hosts Senior Safety Seminar on May 15, 1:00–2:00 pm, @ Rainier Manor, 3001 Queens Chapel Rd, M ... 3 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: #PGPD will be hosting a breakfast meeting with the media to discuss media relations: http://t.co/xKOhg2nL 3 days ago
• RT @WPJohnWagner: Maryland comptroller Peter Franchot calls special session ‘wrong’ http://t.co/UxtKlHmw 3 days ago
• RT @postlocal: Md. comptroller Peter Franchot calls today's special session to raise taxes the "wrong approach at the wrong time” http: ... 3 days ago
• RT @mdreporter: Monday's roundup of state news since Friday: special session starts today; pit bull supporters are growling #mdpolitics ... 3 days ago
• RT @postlocal: Md. lawmakers are scheduled to meet to boost taxes on residents making more than $100,000 to prevent austerity measures h ... 3 days ago
• RT @MattBushMD: Maryland Lawmakers Reconvene For Budget Issues http://t.co/iA627D5M #MDPolitics 3 days ago
• RT @radleybalko: Dumb federal law means that after their service, military dogs get euthanized, not adopted. http://t.co/ivuX46xH 3 days ago
• RT @darcyspencer: Ire over income tax plan to get louder Monday http://t.co/ZjMJxQPw 4 days ago
• Sun: Maryland shouldn't need to call a special session of the legislature to fix ... http://t.co/eFDnG2RJ 4 days ago
• RT @moses100000: Pair plead guilty to robbing pizza deliveryman; snapped photo of food http://t.co/L256LNUP 4 days ago
• RT @RiverdalePatch: Catch up on all the PG County Headlines from this week: http://t.co/HOyZBd9S #riverdalepatch #patch 4 days ago
• RT @ABC7News: Police in Prince George's County are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and tractor trailer. http://t.co/4 ... 4 days ago
• RT @PoliticoKevin: Why is WashPost running AP rewrites of its own stories? http://t.co/aUg9ZDp0 http://t.co/R5yQhCxg 5 days ago
• RT @darcyspencer: Detectives Find 341 Marijuana Plants in Laurel Man's Home | NBC4 Washington http://t.co/AL7jKn8k via @nbcwashington 5 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] MD Gas Station Fraud?: Hi, Is this old news? I have never seen it before. I picked up my mom from t... htt ... 5 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Get a free carbon monoxide alarm from Pr. George's Co.: http://t.co/vLEJOpIa... http://t.co/0AYSaJCZ 5 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Marissa Alexander Sentenced: Florida Mom Who Shot At Abusive Husband: Peace & Blessings, The so-call... ... 5 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Contaminated reusable grocery bag causes gastric illness outbreak: Peace & Blessings, When the bag t... ... 5 days ago
• RT @stevebuttry: I applaud Mathew Ingram and Dave Winer for explaining why paywalls are a backward-looking strategy for newspapers: http ... 5 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Re: Fwd: What's the matter with Maryland?: Judy knows way more than I do about most things political... htt ... 5 days ago
• RT @PGPDJulie: PGPD made 6 DUI arrests & handed out 60 seatbelt citations during last night's checkpoint on Silver Hill Rd. #PGCTNI ... 5 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] CASINO GAMBLING REVENUE IS DOWN ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY !!!: http://t.co/S9tgPisk... http://t.co/IcIiLdvr 6 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Speed Cameras - Who Makes the Money?: Hi, I have a question about the speed cameras saturating Colle... htt ... 6 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] "If [state property tax caps] can make it here, [it] can make it any: In Washington State: What is ... htt ... 6 days ago
• RT @nbcwashington: #PG police recover $20,000 worth of stolen beauty products from massive theft ring http://t.co/I6s2J25Y 6 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Julius Henson found guilty of conspiracy in Election Day robocall---: http://t.co/QWAHH5g9... http://t.co/d ... 6 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: #PGPD catch suspects stealing assorted perfumes worth thousands: http://t.co/2YyQE0Z9 http://t.co/tJ6gXFgI 6 days ago
• RT @RethinkCP: Recap of Final Day of District Council Hearing on Cafritz Rezoning: http://t.co/Y08zdT4l via @RiverdalePatch 6 days ago
• RT @WPJohnWagner: O’Malley wants fast action from Md. gambling work group http://t.co/2DCgbuJN 6 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Re: Prince George's lost $100 million in education aid: Arthur, Stan, anyone, I know there have been... htt ... 6 days ago
• RT @PKBNews: Information about the upcoming special session: hearings and the proposed bill...http://mlis.state.md.us/2012s1-notice-1.htm 6 days ago
• RT @ABC7Brad: #Pgpd busts theft ring targeting #jcpenney. Members of gay and lesbian #gang arrested. #check it crew. Story on abc 7 at 5 6 days ago
• RT @MDPolicy: Read this article about the #Preakness and remind yourself that they're getting our tax dollars. http://t.co/RrrUdcUt #MDp ... 6 days ago
• RT @PGCrimeSolvers: Cyril Cornelius Williams was sentenced Thursday morning in Prince George's County Circuit Court to l http://t.co/TjD ... 6 days ago
• RT @CollegePrkPatch: Man arrested for theft at UMd: http://t.co/Skp1mH3P 6 days ago
• RT @MarylandJuice: DOCUMENTS: Maryland Special Session Budget & Tax Bills Revealed #mdpolitics http://t.co/YuItlWVg 6 days ago
• RT @DanieljGross Police have not yet come fwd with info on how Dist Heights woman was killed (type of trauma found) http://t.co/axILhP5g 6 days ago
• RT @DanieljGross: Police arrest D.C. man for killing District Heights woman http://t.co/axILhP5g 6 days ago
• RT @MDPolicy: #Kilmer: Setting the record straight on @GovernorOMalley's claims that MD is a low tax state. http://t.co/1t5Z4J5b 6 days ago
• RT @BowiePatch: New legal blog post: You Have the Right to Remain Silent? http://t.co/PTwnSldK 6 days ago
• RT @anobleDC: Man who killed trooper sentenced to life in prison without parole http://t.co/EVjpjau1 6 days ago
• RT @GazPolitics: O'Malley reflects on gas tax hike fizzle http://t.co/qS7lZi2o 6 days ago
• RT @mdreporter: Is Maryland too reliant on income taxes? Will hikes hurt tax rankings, business climate? #mdpolitics http://t.co/JLWkiZCr 6 days ago
• RT @mdreporter: Today's roundup of state news: gay marriage and special session taxes. #mdpolitics http://t.co/dUx6qb9g 6 days ago
• RT @CBSWashDC: Man Arrested In Killing Of Woman In Prince George’s http://t.co/ClDdvamq 6 days ago
• RT @postlocal: D.C. man arrested in connection with slaying of woman in Prince George’s County http://t.co/7OeicUl2 6 days ago
• RT @ABC7News: Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission customers will see their rates increase by 7.5 percent on July 1. http://t.co/VhRvOrdE 6 days ago
• RT @BowiePatch: Bowie Crime Report of the month of April: http://t.co/8GLbSYBd 6 days ago
• RT @WTOPinMD: WSSC to raise water rates by 7.5 percent in July http://t.co/aV8kGQMs #WTOP 6 days ago
• RT @RiverdalePatch: Decision Day? The District Council's Cafritz hearing could wrap up Friday—follow the action at Patch: http://t.co/6V ... 6 days ago
• RT @mirandawashpost: Finally, the park/planning car audit is released. Have been pushing for it since September.http://wapo.st/IXZNHn 6 days ago
• RT @DCExaminerLocal: D.C. man is arrested in woman's death in Prince George's County http://t.co/VunfOBSq 6 days ago