Recent Prince George's County News (28 Jun - 3 Jul 2012)

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• @MdDogFed http://t.co/dmyAyZTU about 6 hours ago
• @MdDogFed http://t.co/Y4x8GmJO about 6 hours ago
• RT @myfoxdc: Charles County to get speed cameras http://t.co/qKECuAIV about 6 hours ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Md. House leaders talk about Prince George?s casino: http://t.co/tX6ZfhMe... http://t.co/rEGe3RPY about 7 hours ago
• RT @radleybalko: Technology > government abuse. NJ ACLU unveils another new smart phone "stealth ap" to surreptitiously record police ... about 7 hours ago
• RT @PGPDNews: Have You Seen Me? Police Seek Assistance in Locating Critical Missing Person (Wade Lynell Fletcher) http://t.co/LT1mmCly about 7 hours ago
• Gazette: Temple Hills woman faces attempted murder charge for Suitland stabbing http://t.co/RYVQD8eA about 10 hours ago
• RT @South_Laurel_MD: Council D-1 Lehman: Outages, Tfc Lights, Cooling Centers, Debris Disposal, Celebrations, March with Mary RT http:// ... about 10 hours ago
• SoMdNews: Charles hires economic development director, Kwasi Holman, ex-pres, CEO, PG County Economic Development Corp http://t.co/I6d9GCEZ about 11 hours ago
• Gazette: Planners mull ideas to spark southern Green Line Metro development http://t.co/7DIPPvkC about 11 hours ago
• Hyattsville Patch: AARP Wants Answers from Power Companies http://t.co/tYf0CcTX about 11 hours ago
• Sun: Maryland lobbying totals led by gambling interests http://t.co/GpYR4Qf6 about 11 hours ago
• RT @AnnieLinskey: O'M speaks to reporters after meeting with Busch for an hour. Busch does not. July 9 seems v. doubtful. about 11 hours ago
• RT @News8NewsTalk: MT “@AnnieLinskey: Gov. speaks to reporters after meeting w/Busch. Speaker does not. July 9 (spec session on gambling ... about 11 hours ago
• RT @MDPolicy: When should elected officials step down? When they're accused of a crime, or found guilty? http://t.co/jy7b5btu #MDpolitic ... about 11 hours ago
• RT @DCAbloob: MT @aapyles: O'Malley still seeking consensus, has not made final decision on gambling: http://t.co/q9hMYel5 #mdpolitics about 11 hours ago
• RT @PGCrimeSolvers: Reward Offered After Dog Set on Fire | NBC4 Washington http://t.co/Y1qzHvN3 via @nbcwashington about 11 hours ago
• RT @PGCCouncilMedia: Bowie State Marc Station Development Board meets July 9 @ 11:30 am in Rm 1177 1st Fl-CAB, 14741 Governor Oden Bowie ... about 11 hours ago
• RT @PGCCouncilMedia: Service Consolidation/Cost Reductions Task Force meets July 18 @ 12 pm, Rm 1177 1st Fl.-CAB, 14741Governor Oden Bow ... about 11 hours ago
• RT @South_Laurel_MD: Jul 2 MD Senator Rosapepe Letter to Public Service Commission Requesting More Underground Critical Electric Lines… ... about 12 hours ago
• RT @radleybalko: Creeping police state story of the day. http://t.co/mmriOkHW about 12 hours ago
• RT @aapyles: Then again, the way this year has gone, things could change at the drop of a hat. #mdspecialsession about 12 hours ago
• RT @aapyles: I'm told through a couple of source that Gov. O'Malley's meeting with House Speaker Busch isn't likely to end in agreement, ... about 12 hours ago
• RT @darcyspencer: @PGPDNews: #PGPD is seeking the public's help in finding serial bank robber: http://t.co/szyBw3HU about 15 hours ago
• RT @PGPDJulie: #DistrictHeights #CampSprings “@PGPDNews: #PGPD is seeking the public's help in finding serial bank robber: http://t.co/D ... about 15 hours ago
• RT @PGPDNews: #PGPD is seeking the public's help in finding serial bank robber: http://t.co/JVPPAqeD about 15 hours ago
• RT @South_Laurel_MD: Jul 2 MD-21 State Senator Rosapepe Calls for Underground Power Lines - Debates BGE (2012) http://t.co/R1P1AP0n about 15 hours ago
• RT @AnnieLinskey: Busch and O'Malley to meet in Annapolis this afternoon to talk about gambling. about 15 hours ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Re: WBJ profile of Shawn Scarlata ignores his role in planning and e: The politicians treat us like ... htt ... about 17 hours ago
• RT @GazPolitics: Redistricting critics say they've met signature goal: http://t.co/LXsTbHJO about 18 hours ago
• RT @marylandmoment: GOP delegate would boycott Maryland gambling session: The odds of a Maryland special legislative session next we... ... about 19 hours ago
• RT @WashTimesLocal: According to a new study, more Marylanders who leave the state go to Virginia than anywhere else. #mdpolitics http:/ ... about 19 hours ago
• RT @South_Laurel_MD: Speed Camera Locations in South Laurel http://t.co/SJnEL1RF about 23 hours ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Re: WBJ profile of Shawn Scarlata ignores his role in Calvo raid: I expect that the WBJ... http://t.co/4NA8aztz about 23 hours ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] WBJ profile of Shawn Scarlata ignores his role in Calvo raid: Peace & Blessings, I have... http://t.co/W8CzXuVa about 23 hours ago
• RT @PGCountyScoop: Md. House leaders talk about Prince George’s casino http://t.co/Eim4dTri 1 day ago
• @DaveProLiberty Cardin just sent out message about storm, 3 days late, and Miss Donna seems AWOL. Too bad Bognino & Loudon also silent 1 day ago
• @DaveProLiberty Is @faithloudon actually campaigning? Seems invisible and none of the folks I hear from seem to know she exists. 1 day ago
• RT @realpgcounty: Oh look, it only took 3 days for @SenatorCardin to release any statement about the hurricane like storm that hit his s ... 1 day ago
• RT @marylandmoment: Md. House leaders talk about Prince George’s casino: Leaders of the House of Delegates huddled behind closed doo... ... 1 day ago
• RT @PGCCouncilMedia: Council meets Tues., July 3 @ 10 am @ Co. Admin. Bldg, Upper Marlboro. Agenda includes CB-15-2012…watch session liv ... 1 day ago
• RT @WPJohnWagner: Foes of Maryland congressional map claim success on ballot signatures http://t.co/3mgQ79XO 1 day ago
• RT @aapyles: Add "special session fatigue" to the list of reasons the gambling accord may be in peril: http://t.co/qqwqJWIs 1 day ago
• RT @EmilyMiller: Army vet jailed, prosecuted in DC for having a few rounds of ordinary ammo in his bag, but no gun. http://t.co/IWrnPxZ9 1 day ago
• RT @MDPolicy: Great summary from @baltimoresun of some of the new laws that took effect yesterday. http://t.co/7tUiCGsu #MDpolitics #MDt ... 1 day ago
• RT @MarylandJuice: The effort to overturn MD's redistricting plan may be a nailbiter! All will depend on the invalidation rate #mdpoliti ... 1 day ago
• @SouthBeachDad as well as for new fire station planned for midway between Rosecroft & NH in 2014. As it is taxpayers likely to get fleeced 1 day ago
• @SouthBeachDad Were it up to me, I'd make companies pay for direct ramps from Beltway to parking & transit from Alex & Branch Av Metro, 1 day ago
• @SouthBeachDad Because we'll bear huge infrastructure and public service costs while the pols give huge tax breaks to gambling companies. 1 day ago
• @SouthBeachDad More likely pushed back than dead. Personally I'd prefer Rosecroft, but fear that either way the taxpayers will lose. More 1 day ago
• RT @PGCCouncilMedia: THE will meet today, July 2 @ 10:00 a.m. in the County Administration Building, Room 2027, 14741 Governor Oden Bowi ... 1 day ago
• @comcastcares Is there some simple way to report downed wires without spending the morning on hold, or doesn't Comcast care about them? 1 day ago
• @comcastcares Tried to call to report your wires down, but gave up after numerous inappropriate messages & long expected wait for agent 1 day ago
• Examiner: Chihuahua set afire in Fort Washington; police search for information http://t.co/Sv584vPn 1 day ago
• Mississippi Press: New Ocean Springs superintendent brings experience, enthusiasm http://t.co/00Zf1Yyd (Departing PG deputy superintendent) 1 day ago
• Gazette: New Brandywine quarry approved by Prince George's planning board http://t.co/wApt0sg3 1 day ago
• http://t.co/jrDvuu6q: NAACP Protests Proposed Gun Offender Registry Law In Wealthy African-American County http://t.co/h92uu3m2 1 day ago
• WBJ: Prince George's African American Museum and Cultural Center to launch $25M campaign http://t.co/tvMV2DL2 1 day ago
• Post: Pr. George's state's attorney chief investigator charged with assault, sex offense ... http://t.co/GEolBbbf 1 day ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] WBJ profile of Shawn Scarlata ignores his role in planning & executing infamous Calvo raid http://t.co/oKZUGYhu 1 day ago
• Post (Editorial): Cleaning up Maryland politics http://t.co/HCchzxNI Cites problem of "political slates" in Prince George's County 1 day ago
• RT @aapyles: Maryland transportation secretary steps down, more ad dollars get into the casino game and more in Eye Opener: http://t.co/ ... 1 day ago
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: The latest Greenbelt Police Report includes http://t.co/ZcUjmqO1 #police #Greenbelt #pgcounty 1 day ago
• RT @melcouncil9: Dist. 9 July 2 Pre-Rush Hour Storm Update - Cooling Ctrs, Traffic Lights, School Closures #constantcontact http://t.co/ ... 1 day ago
• RT @melcouncil9: Great job public safety officers! "Prince George's homicides cut in half so far this year" - Washington Examiner: http: ... 2 days ago
• RT @dcexaminerlocal: Homicides have dropped nearly 50 percent in Prince George's Co. for the year to date,: http://t.co/6oPA1Ndz 2 days ago
• RT @realpgcounty: PG and DC close schools http://t.co/7f3E0NU6 2 days ago
• @CBSWashDC MD water restrictions listed at noon, but 5 hours later you tweet they are still in place? How can we trust anything you report? 2 days ago
• RT @radleybalko: A libertarian dreams of the morning he wakes up, reads headline that D.C. has lost most of its power. Dirty trick, Pepco. 2 days ago
• RT @dcexaminerlocal: New laws go into effect today in Md. and Va. meaning higher taxes in Md. and social changes in Va.: http://t.co/Stl ... 2 days ago
• Does our Third World Power Company have any idea what it is doing? 2 days ago
• Roughly 115 nearby homes/businesses with no power. Pepco map shows about 25. Shows nearby areas restored overnite as still out. 2 days ago
• One block North, East, West all restored. Partial power 3 blocks South. No visible lines or trees down. My Fri nite outage rept ignored. 2 days ago
• Note: PG-Politics still has no power and had no Comcast or cell phone service for about 20 hours 2 days ago
• RT @realpgcounty: Fmr. @pgcps student board mmbr accuses @pgcpsboe of threats and calling building security to remove her from a mtg she ... 4 days ago
• RT @pgcps: A personal message from Dr. Hite to the PGCPS Community: http://t.co/2WOFJM8h 4 days ago
• RT @postlocal: BREAKING: Prince George's County school superintendent leaves http://t.co/YxBGFP3y 4 days ago
• RT @News8NewsTalk: PGCPS: "We appreciate the stability, progress, transparency and accountability that accompanied (Hite's) tenure." He ... 4 days ago
• RT @News8NewsTalk: In a press release timed to minimize exposure, the Pr. George's school board announces that Superintendent Hite is le ... 4 days ago
• RT @realpgcounty: Sup. Hite will leave his post as chief of schools. 4 days ago
• RT @LaurelPatch: The sorted history of #Laurel Shopping Center includes the shooting of a 1960s presidential candidate. http://t.co/DhfmNio4 4 days ago
• RT @postlocal: Charges dropped in Greenbelt rape case http://t.co/O5nxBj4y 4 days ago
• RT @darcyspencer: Laurel mayor warning- workers claiming to be w BGE are requesting to enter homes to check meters. If you have ?s call ... 4 days ago
• RT @nsmcgill: Four arrested in connection with June 23 armed robbery in #Laurel; Two juveniles are being charged as adults: http://t.co/ ... 4 days ago
• RT @ABC7News: 2 teens accused of raping a woman @ Greenbelt Metro Center have charges dropped after DNA clears them. http://t.co/LTzJsUxU 4 days ago
• RT @josephlkitchen: I'm with Micah, my choice for the PGCPS Board of Education http://t.co/JOlnMhRp 4 days ago
• RT @PGCCouncilMedia: Council meets Tues., July 3 @ 10 am @ Co. Admin. Bldg, Upper Marlboro. Agenda includes CB-15-2012…watch session liv ... 4 days ago
• RT @LaurelPatch: Major indictment for accused Prince George's County Police. http://t.co/NRQE33xA 4 days ago
• RT @PGCCouncilMedia: County government offices closed on Wed., July 4. The Bus and Call-A-Bus will not operate on July 4. For DER servic ... 4 days ago
• RT @Libertywriter: Police Raid Wrong House, Steal 18-Year-Old Girl's Computer Thanks to Unsecured WiFi Connection http://t.co/5XveJCMd 4 days ago
• RT @PGCCouncilMedia: THE committee meets Monday, July 2, @ 10:00 am in County Administration Building, Rm 2027, 14741 Governor Oden Bowi ... 4 days ago
• RT @PGCCouncilMedia: HEHS meeting scheduled for July 5, 2012 has been canceled. An announcement will be posted when a new meeting date i ... 4 days ago
• RT @MDPolicy: Opponents of #redistricting are facing an uphill battle, if not an impossible one. http://t.co/WO9wrzJZ #MDpolitics #MDtweets 4 days ago
• RT @MDPolicy: According to @GovernorOMalley, odds of a 2nd Special Session for gambling are 50-50. http://t.co/Z1d7IGni #MDpolitics #MDt ... 4 days ago
• RT @nsmcgill: Dressed to the nines for the crime in #CampSprings; Suspect still on loose from Thursday bank robbery, #PGPD says: http:// ... 4 days ago
• RT @WTOPinMD: Maryland tax increases taking effect http://t.co/q9lNwThe #WTOP 4 days ago
• RT @South_Laurel_MD: Speed Cam on 197 fm Contee to Montpelier Dr. // on Contee at Mid Atlantic & on Muirkirk at Old Muirkirk #SouthL ... 4 days ago
• RT @washtimes: Ruling leaves in place 21 tax hikes costing $700 billion. 12 would affect families earning less than $250,000 per year: h ... 4 days ago
• RT @DanieljGross: My latest @WashingtonPost story on a developing program to turn county convicts into entrepreneurs: http://t.co/Kl20cwGb 4 days ago
• RT @HyattsvllePatch: #WaPo article opens up debate on demographics in #Hyattsville - http://t.co/PYo0E3Fm 4 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: #PGPD seeking info on dressed up #CampSprings bank robber: http://t.co/FSH9t1Ke 4 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Bongino speaks out against Prince George?s County Democrats at ?: Maryland Reporter *Bongino speaks ... htt ... 4 days ago
• RT @CBSWashDC: 2 Prince George’s Officers Charged With Kidnapping http://t.co/01t2pf9p 4 days ago
• RT @GG_on_the_air: Laurel Police to sell abandoned and unclaimed property http://t.co/TMq1z4Ez 4 days ago
• RT @GG_on_the_air: Fugitive wanted for murder in North Carolina arrested in Laurel http://t.co/uOFc8yJV 4 days ago
• RT @BowiePatch: Two Prince George's Officers Indicted in Kidnapping, Assault: http://t.co/Dwm6JrYM 4 days ago
• RT @realpgcounty: Former Bladensburg Councilmember blast @GovernorOMalley for ignoring community disaster. 4 days ago
• RT @realpgcounty: Rushern Baker walks both fences in possible Brown v Gansler race http://t.co/DvgSjLgD 4 days ago
• RT @mdreporter: Bongino speaks out against Democratic 'neglect' in PG, city #mdpolitics http://t.co/3QbPK6zy 4 days ago
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: Two sent to the hospital after a knife attack in Greenbelt, #police say. http://t.co/oWQl9X1s #MD #pgcounty 4 days ago
• RT @BowiePatch: Bowie Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement: http://t.co/5wvKISxy 4 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Food for thought --school spending: http://t.co/OR3nyovF... http://t.co/R9qTWxHZ 4 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Re: [PG-Politics] Prince George?s museum to launch $25M campaign: That's a really cool idea! Thanks... htt ... 4 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Prince George?s museum to launch $25M campaign: http://t.co/gvOetxCv... http://t.co/AWokpgLk 4 days ago
• RT @NosyNewser: @ABC7News Sources confirm charges will be dropped tomorrow against 2 teens in the December rape and assault near the #Gr ... 5 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: #Nordstrom theft ring suspect gets new look, turns himself in : http://t.co/gZshYAEV 5 days ago
• RT @nsmcgill: Two #PrinceGeorges officers indicted on kidnapping, assault charges #PGPD: officers suspended, placed on admin leave http: ... 5 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: #PGPD news conference on indictment of officers http://t.co/eczoXfHn 5 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: #PGPD responds to the indictment of officers: http://t.co/EYtx1Mw2 5 days ago
• RT @WashTimesLocal: P.G. officers charged after confrontation with teens — http://t.co/apnw5rcc via @washtimeslocal 5 days ago
• RT @postlocal: Pr. George’s state’s attorney investigator charged with assault, sex offense in alleged fondling incident http://t.co/uX4 ... 5 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Hite not sure he?d take the Philadelphia job, if offered: http://t.co/KDE0Gg3S... http://t.co/HBjK7EVK 5 days ago
• RT @marylandmoment: Penn National spends most on Md. lobbyists: Players in Maryland’s debates over gambling, same-sex marriage, heal... ... 5 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Make that plural! Re: The governor of Maryland: Maybe so Diane, but O'Malley is far from the first G... htt ... 5 days ago
• RT @MDPolicy: . @GovernorOMalley expects his out-of-state travel to pick up in the coming months. http://t.co/1tCAhcAT #MDpolitics #MDtweets 5 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: #PGPD conducts summer car seat safety check-ups June 29th: http://t.co/uMwCtApf 5 days ago
• RT @RochelleReports: Two #PrinceGeorge’s Policemen indicted by #CharlesCouty grand jury for alleged kidnapping, false imprisonment & ... 5 days ago
• RT @postlocal: Pr. George’s police officers charged with kidnapping http://t.co/YUFS8yOM 5 days ago
• RT @nsmcgill: 2 #PGPD officers indicted on kidnapping, assault charges says PGPD. Officers suspended, on admin duty. More to come on htt ... 5 days ago
• RT @washtimes: 12 tax hikes would affect families earning less than $250,000 per year: http://t.co/CS2UhnYC 5 days ago
• RT @MDPolicy: An legislature undecided about expanding gambling means high-paid MD lobbyists. http://t.co/RbnEeBwe #MDpolitics #MDtweets 5 days ago
• RT @WPJohnWagner: Penn National spends most on Md. lobbyists http://t.co/TEFp8tP4 5 days ago
• RT @DCAbloob: Two Prince George's County police officers indicted for kidnapping in Charles County | SoMDcom: http://t.co/taSxk5P6 5 days ago
• RT @GreenbeltPatch: Prince George's leaders speak out on the SCOTUS health care decision. http://t.co/4asPtAfS #pgcounty #MD 5 days ago
• RT @cherylcort: Hey WMATA - I'd give anything to buy a bottle of water while I wait for a bus at the Largo Town Ctr Metro station. Why n ... 5 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Re: P.G. officials feel snubbed by digital coupon companies: Hi Jason and All, Jason, you make some ... htt ... 5 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Re: CBS Looking To Leave Lanham-: Hi Arthur and All, I don't so much mind if they do depart. Big co... htt ... 5 days ago
• RT @tbd247: "Show me your papers" provision to face legal challenge http://t.co/qT90KhMB 5 days ago
• RT @WashTimesLocal: Starting next month, it will cost twice as much to die in Maryland. #mdpolitics http://t.co/DxesIzyl 5 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: Update: Suspect described as B/M, 6'3", 160-180 lbs. Wearing tan Fedora hat, dk colored oversized suit & sunglasses. N ... 5 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: Update: Suspect entered bank, passed note demanding money. Fled with bank funds. No weapons confirmed. http://t.co/XPPYhy9q 5 days ago
• RT @anobleDC: Four DC police officers indicted in relation to 2011 assault outside Lotus nightclub in which Dist Heights man lost an eye. 5 days ago
• RT @ben_giles: Anyone up for some non-SCOTUS news? Like this story about the big bucks spent in Maryland lobbying about gambling? http:/ ... 5 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: PGPD on scene of BB&T bank robbery in the 6100 blk of Allentown Rd, Camp Springs. PIO heading to scene. 5 days ago
• RT @PGPDJulie: Bank robbery 6410 Allentown Rd #CampSprings PIO en route 5 days ago
• RT @radleybalko: Law Prof Karl Manheim in 2008: Mandate unconstitutional! In 2011: SCOTUS overturning mandate like a return to Jim Crow! ... 5 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Re: The governor of Maryland: Apparently O'Malley has paid little or no attention to the victims of ... htt ... 5 days ago
• RT @ggwash: Unwalkable communities costs Americans $190 billion a year in heath care costs: http://t.co/pVJTVFpo on http://t.co/dDi5UODP 5 days ago
• RT @PGPDJulie: #Nordstrom warehouse theft suspect Donnell Norman of #Waldorf turned himself in this am. Photo w/altered appearance comin ... 5 days ago
• RT @bcbolin: #MtRMD is Very Walkable MT @ggwash: .@WalkScore tries out a new & improved algorithm. Does your score go up or down?: h ... 5 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] Who makes money from casinos: http://t.co/izWbM9Dq... http://t.co/tVpCRxDa 5 days ago
• RT @DanieljGross: Prince George's NAACP takes aim at gun offender registry, wants to take legislation to referendum http://t.co/wd6CBf2E 5 days ago
• RT @PGPDNews: PGPD investigating fatal Ax involving pedestrian. 6100 blk Balt Ave in #RiverdalePark. Rt1@ Riverdale Rd to Olive St closed. 5 days ago
• RT @Starbuck1004: Pedestrian Struck and killed in 6100 blk Baltimore Ave. (Rt.1) Shut down in the area for investigation. Vehicle stayed ... 5 days ago
• RT @pgpoliticsx: [Mail List] The governor of Maryland:  Gov. Martin O’Malley: Out-of-state political travel to pick up By John W... htt ... 5 days ago
• Post: Four off-duty D.C. police officers indicted in nightclub beating of District Heights man who lost an eye http://t.co/J8SyyflA 5 days ago
• RT @gazette_net: The Prince George's County's chapter of the NAACP is opposing a registry program, passed June 5 by the County... http:/ ... 5 days ago
• Greenbelt News Review, June 28, 2012 http://t.co/yvWep78v 5 days ago