Recent Prince George's County News (6 - 10 May 2012)

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• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Fwd: Prince George's County to Hold Public Forums on Water Quality: ... From: PressRoom@... Date: Th... htt ... 4 minutes ago
• RT @melcouncil9: May District 9 Video Message & Community Information Update #constantcontact http://t.co/UMlavTd2 about 2 hours ago
• RT @postcrime: Man shot in Landover area park http://t.co/WBwApdZi about 2 hours ago
• RT @PKBNews: BIG Drug bust in #Laurel...and I mean BIG! http://t.co/sPSCCgyP about 2 hours ago
• RT @nbcwashington: RT @jackiebensen: Neighbor: "I was getting ready to walk my dog.. heard the gunshots." Man shot near #KentlandPark in ... about 8 hours ago
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: Help U.S. Marshals - they're searching for a violent criminal with a #Greenbelt connection. http://t.co/tPICsfUb #Pr ... about 8 hours ago
• RT @PGPDNews: Police Announce Arrest in Murder on Brooks Drive http://t.co/vZwJsjni about 8 hours ago
• RT @MarylandJuice: RIPPLE EFFECT: Rep. Steny Hoyer Reverses Course & Endorses Marriage Equality #mdpolitics http://t.co/grc4Zeoo about 10 hours ago
• RT @ABC7News: As @ABC7Sam reports, local pastors are speaking out against President @BarackObama's stance on gay marriage. http://t.co/Z ... about 10 hours ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Will Democratic Unity Rally in PG really be united?: ... Subject: [New post] Will Democratic Unity ... htt ... about 10 hours ago
• RT @myfoxdc: Md. man gets life for state trooper's death http://t.co/m3eZfsIl about 10 hours ago
• RT @HyattsvllePatch: @abc7news He actually lived on 78th Avenue in New Carrolton #NotHyattsville, according to DOJ PIO Marcia Murphy. about 10 hours ago
• RT @ABC7News: A Hyattsville man has been sentenced to life in prison for dealing PCP and crack in Prince George's County. http://t.co/au ... about 10 hours ago
• RT @WashTimesLocal: Man who killed trooper sentenced to life in prison without parole http://t.co/vlrIzKpI about 10 hours ago
• RT @ben_giles: Maryland lawmakers return to Annapolis on Monday to pass budget, tax hikes on $100k-plus earners. http://t.co/OmrEZoSS about 12 hours ago
• RT @nsmcgill: State trooper slayer sentenced to life in prison w/o parole for murder of Wesley Brown: http://t.co/7s7yizkZ #SeatPleasant about 12 hours ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Vote Spurs Massachusetts Casino Partners to Fold: Peace & Blessings, WOW!The people of Massachusetts... ... 1 day ago
• RT @RethinkCP: College Park to Offer Free Parking on Weekends in Downtown Garage staring in June: http://t.co/EHgr91Lo 1 day ago
• RT @LaurelPatch: MD lawmakers may consider tax increases during upcoming Special Session: http://t.co/nuZgUf9J #patch 1 day ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Eric Hartley: Gambling lies exposed: http://t.co/CGoAOlwR... http://t.co/aoYYLbrz 1 day ago
• RT @aapyles: O’Malley, legislative leaders agree to higher income taxes on $100K+ earne... http://t.co/sizMItM2 1 day ago
• RT @darcyspencer Cyril williams to be sentenced tomorrow in murder of md state police trooper wesley brown at the forestville applebee's 1 day ago
• RT @MDPolicy: An interesting look at some of the decisions the state is making for our counties: http://t.co/zLUy1e4A 1 day ago
• RT @alexkrughoff: Adam Ortiz's comment on Armed With Data, Fighting More Than Crime - http://t.co/8bj1x50Y via @nytimes http://t.co/vikeVeLl 1 day ago
• RT @PGNewsWashPost: Prince George’s County crime report http://t.co/ZgMxgAfc 1 day ago
• RT @DCExaminerLocal: A suspect in a Prince George's County attempted murder was arrested in New Jersey http://t.co/Q9zvAawO 1 day ago
• RT @PGNewsWashPost: @mattzap reports: Maryland trooper’s killer could face life in prison http://t.co/j84nocMB 1 day ago
• RT @Libertywriter: Twitter Goes to Court To Defend User Privacy http://t.co/J9nQUIAy 1 day ago
• RT @ggwash: .@WMATA still says blogs are not news media. More details of the issue: http://t.co/3hhCyxjA 1 day ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Gambling lies exposed:   Eric Hartley: Gambling lies exposed ... http://t.co/MZA3xI1v 1 day ago
• RT @WBJonline: Maryland lawmakers poised to raise taxes http://t.co/X9T94L4G via @WBJonline 1 day ago
• RT @UMarlboroPatch: Buzzard, Speed Contributing Factors in Sunday's Motorcycle Fatality: http://t.co/iH8CpKnW 1 day ago
• RT @DanieljGross: Suspects sought in armed robbery of District Heights video game store | Surveillance photos: http://t.co/wyDc9PcC 1 day ago
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: #PrinceGeorge's police report includes: 23 lbs. of marijuana seized & GameStop robbery http://t.co/YMKTp5dt 1 day ago
• RT @CBSWashDC: Motorist Shot In Leg While Driving In Prince George’s County, Transported To Hospital http://t.co/87N3Rimm 1 day ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Prince George's lost $100 million in education aid: http://t.co/Bvx7VEV8... http://t.co/JXWSyvqr 1 day ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Prince George's lost $100 million in education aid: http://t.co/Bvx7VEV8... http://t.co/12RN5XjK 1 day ago
• RT @nbcwashington: #NW Community in MD is wondering how a beloved 76-yr-old neighbor was killed in "suspicious" death @jackiebensen repo ... 2 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] How other states have capped municipalities' ability to increase pro: Hello: http://t.co/42yrOQsq 2 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Re: What's the matter with Maryland?: Looks another "liberal" out to attack the messenger http://t.co/FgRQUawx 2 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Fighting over the future in two suburbs: http://t.co/yu1xXWuw... http://t.co/nWno6T5r 2 days ago
• RT @WashTimesLocal: O'Malley, Maryland legislators to detail tax, revenue plan http://t.co/i6ySFH8A 2 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: @wusa9 Story of #PGPD Mom/Daughter #PoliceOfficer duos:http://t.co/QrJbIgvS #HappyMothersDay 2 days ago
• RT @MDPolicy: Some interesting thoughts about the #SpecialSession from Josh Kurtz of @CenterMaryland: http://t.co/Xb0sNIbo #MDpolitics # ... 2 days ago
• RT @ABC7News: Mothers and daughters are fighting crime in Prince George’s County. http://t.co/g9LpbR5a 2 days ago
• RT @LaurelPatch: Is it time to change MD law and allow grocery stores to sell alcohol? Just beer and wine? Weigh in on Patch's poll: htt ... 2 days ago
• RT @PGCCouncilMedia: HEHS May 9 @ 9:30am in CAB, Rm 2027, Upper Marlboro. Worksession w/ Pr. George’s Comm Coll, Pr. George’s Memorial L ... 2 days ago
• RT @PGCCouncilMedia: PSFM on May 9 @ 1:30 pm in CAB, Rm 2027, in Upper Marlboro. Worksession includes Fire/Volunteer Depts, and Office o ... 2 days ago
• RT @MDPolicy: There seems to be a good amount of apprehension about this #SpecialSession. http://t.co/PpmzxdSw #MDpolitics #MDtweets 2 days ago
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: #BreakingNews | Greenbelt Police Make Arrest on Recent Armed Robberies | http://t.co/ew1m9774 2 days ago
• RT @BowiePatch: No property tax increase for Bowie residents this year: http://t.co/aFa8QqY2 2 days ago
• RT @News_PGCounty: Driver shot at during early morning incident in #TempleHills: http://t.co/i96QC54Z 2 days ago
• RT @GazPolitics: Business community warily eyes special session: http://t.co/Hu0Zj3hV #mdpolitics 2 days ago
• RT @AFPMD: Click the link below to read my op-ed in the Washington Examiner on the special session budget debacle... http://t.co/VLAdHOmy 2 days ago
• RT @ElaheIzadi White teachers give more praise & less criticism to minority students: http://t.co/86kPClPr Does that set low expectations? 2 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Fwd: What's the matter with Maryland?: http://t.co/KAA46dxn 2 days ago
• RT @DCExaminerLocal: A man was shot in a vehicle in Prince George's County early this morning http://t.co/ou9Ia9r0 2 days ago
• RT @WashTimesLocal: Maryland budget divide an issue of "cuts" http://t.co/mQuEk5GS 2 days ago
• Gazette: Out with old, in with new for state Republicans; Election of young Republican to key post upsets some http://t.co/QJUgZlQM 2 days ago
• Gazette: Most Maryland companies slip in Fortune 500 http://t.co/PJH7XEFp 2 days ago
• RT @Starbuck1004: UPDATE: Vehicles involved in Rt. 5 crash have been moved to the shoulder/median. All travel lanes open. Delays persist ... 2 days ago
• RT @Starbuck1004: Scene on Rt. 5(Branch Ave.) has cleared. All travel lanes open. @wusa9 2 days ago
• RT @Starbuck1004: Driver of victim's vehicle on NB Rt. 5(Branch) taken to local hosp. w/non-life-threatening inj. Suspect vehicle wherea ... 2 days ago
• RT @Starbuck1004: Earlier inv. on Rt. 5 (Branch Ave) due to shooting btwn 2 moving cars. One driver shot by someone in another vehicle @ ... 2 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: (3/3) Anyone with information can call @PGCrimeSolvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) to provide anonymous tips. 2 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: (2/3) No description on suspect or suspect vehicle. Incident occurred at approx. 2:15 a.m. All roads on Branch Ave. have ... 2 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: (1/3) #PGPD investigates shooting, northbound Branch Ave./Exit ramp to southbound 95 in #TempleHills, 2 victims, 1 shot, n ... 2 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Maryland Legislative Redistrict Law Suit: Cynthia Houser et al -vs-: ... Subject: Fwd: Maryland Leg... htt ... 3 days ago
• RT @AnnieLinskey: Will the General Assembly bite? Animal advocates seek new pit bull legislation in special session http://t.co/9aO6JBll 3 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: #PGPD is searching for suspects involved in commercial armed robbery: http://t.co/1aFIhkab 3 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Re: Montgomery County arena back on table: I thought we already had a taxpayer-funded arena--across ... htt ... 3 days ago
• RT @nsmcgill: #PGPD: #SeatPleasant man's death 'suspicious'. Brown, 76, found dead in his home on Friday, police say http://t.co/UEVeBmI5 3 days ago
• RT @ABC7News: Prince George's County has unveiled a new, community based program to fix the little things that lead to bigger crimes. ht ... 3 days ago
• RT @MDPolicy: Would certain counties be better off with the #DoomsdayBudget than a revised one? http://t.co/PTYXObaS 3 days ago
• RT @nsmcgill: #PGPD is investigating 'suspicious' death of 76 yo #SeatPleasant man found on Friday. More to come on http://t.co/DdIjEvWN. 3 days ago
• RT @PGPDJulie: MT @PGCrimeSolvers: Make our business your business. Call the tip line to report crimes. It's anonymous. CA$H rewards! 86 ... 3 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Fw: Maryland Legislative Redistrict Law Suit: Cynthia Houser et al -: Thanks to Mr. R. Cabrera for s... htt ... 3 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Fw: PGCPS leads state’s largest public school systems to spend money on lobbying, not educ http://t.co/eifhs8EK 3 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Fw: Democrats will protest Democrats tonight (5/7/2012) in Greenbelt: ... Date: Monday, May 7, 2012,... htt ... 3 days ago
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: Take a look at the weekly Greenbelt police report. http://t.co/ICue9JAI #police #Greenbelt 3 days ago
• RT @DanieljGross: Update: 12 students taken to hospital | Minivan strikes school bus, hits tree in Fort Washington http://t.co/lSsWc5sl 3 days ago
• RT @realpgcounty: PGCPS leads state's largest public school systems to raise political pressure in special session http://t.co/KRTv03Co 3 days ago
• RT @kytja: Cameras, cameras everywhere. @lizessley reports on the proliferation of traffic cameras in the DC region: http://t.co/IJF5XOgi 3 days ago
• RT @ggwash: Whole Foods is a harbinger of gentrification in urban neighborhoods: http://t.co/MebG1oHh on http://t.co/f6Tzqvce 3 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: #PGPD on scene of MVA involving school bus and van @ Palmer Rd/Indian Head Hwy. Driver of van w/serious injuries. PIO in r ... 3 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Delegation says county stands to lose $1 million in special session: http://t.co/CtRP4xrC... http://t.co/Sj ... 3 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Eric Hartley: Gambling lies exposed: http://t.co/CGoAOlwR... http://t.co/CNCSXLiJ 3 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Prince George's warned to not raise tax on home sales: http://t.co/gVXPgeZh... http://t.co/1N3GriSE 4 days ago
• RT @darcyspencer: A young immigrant was killed on a dangerous prince george's co road last night. Police need your help to find the htt ... 4 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] O'Malley may move to stall gambling expansion: http://t.co/0sGMSroX... http://t.co/iym4e1yr 4 days ago
• RT @darcyspencer Man assaulted by 3 males early this am near charles hall on umd campus. Words exchanged between him and a group of 15 ppl 4 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: Fatal Hit & Run: Striking vehicle fled scene. Described as silver SUV w/ front end damage. Call Crime Solvers 1-866-411-TIPS. 4 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: Fatal Hit & Run Update: Victim identified as Samuel Diaz, 28, of Hyattsville. Investigation continues. NFD. 4 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: #PGPD:The fatal hit & run crash on University Blvd occurred in Lewisdale. 4 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: #PGPD is investigating a fatal hit & run that occurred around 9pm. last night in the 2400 blk of University Blvd. 4 days ago
• RT @darcyspencer PGPARENTS: BREAKING: Reform Sasscer Movement Statement on Corruption and cover up Report in PGCPS. http://t.co/aukWQqHF 4 days ago