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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Recent Prince George's County News (24 - 27 Dec 2011, Incomplete)

Gory Prince George's
This year: 105 (one every 83 hours); this time last year:91  (one every 96 hours).
Annual totals, 2004-2010.
Public Safety
2012 Elections
County Government and Politics
State Government and Politics
Big Brother is watching us (and related oppression):
Education
Business, Transportation and Development
Local (Municipalities)
Other (including news about news)
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Wednesday, August 03, 2011

Recent Prince George's County News (3 Aug 2011)

Gory Prince George's
Public Safety
County Government and Politics
State Government and Politics
Big Brother:
Education
Business, Transportation and Development
  • ggwash JDAntos: Driver recounts being pulled over by NPS Park Police after yielding to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. #bikedc bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php… 
  • PGCBlogging What are the chances that high caliber restaurants/bistros are coming to PGCo? I'm frustrated with the offerings. Suggestions needed.  
  • PGCCouncilMedia Bowie State Marc Station Development Board to meet Aug. 8 @ 1:30 pm CAB, Rm 2027,14741 Gov Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro. Call 301.952.3700.
  • PGSentinel: Laurel, Suitland post offices on possible closure list http://is.gd/x8rmWu    .
Local (Municipalities)
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Sunday, February 13, 2011

Recent Prince George's County News (13 Feb 2011)

Public Safety
2011 Maryland General Assembly
Government & Politics
Education
Business, Transportation & Development
Local (Municipalities)
Other
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Friday, February 11, 2011

Recent Prince George's County News (11 Feb 2011)

Public Safety
2011 Maryland General Assembly
Government & Politics
Education
Business, Transportation & Development
Local (Municipalities)
Other
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Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Recent Prince George's County News (8 Feb 2011)

Public Safety
2011 Maryland General Assembly
Government & Politics
Education
  • KhadijahOnline Watching the PG County board of edu public mtg archive video. Im appalled with the things I'm hearing from PGCEA president Lewis Robinson...
  • KhadijahOnline He just said that after-school programs, sports and bus transportation should be cut b4 teachers furloughed. WTF? are students a concern? 
  • KhadijahOnline Putting out RFPs for after-care is a good idea though. After-care & after-school sports & programs (like drama, art, etc.) are 2 diff things
  • KhadijahOnline I like u RT“@StillLisa: How do you expel a student that already dropped out??? Ask @pgcps, who pretends to be a school system. What a joke! 
  • PGD9Politico See you at the PGCPS school board budget public hearing tonight. My comments will focus on "classrooms coming first." 
  • GreenbeltPatch School board chair discussed budget cuts on Fox5: http://ow.ly/3SKEz
  • pgcpsparents watching the budget work session and Mr. Armwood has asked the tough questions 
    • transportation issues and the cost to students and families especially those in speical academic programs 
    • BOE is asking for a consistent budget and not a piece mill version
    • public hearing tonight 61 public speakers to speak on the budget, taking a break 
    • I plan to participate in round table radio discussion regarding the budget crisis on Parent Talk at 8:30pm on Wednesday. You should call  
    • Parent Talk Presents a Round Table Discussion with Tonya Wingfield, Jennifer Harris and Khadijah “Moon” Ali-Coleman on 2/9/11 
    • call in at 914-803.4591 and join the discussion, this is not the time to be silent
    • young man talking about saving the music program at his school, honor student and we know music informs math. Can it be saved? 
    • He aspires to be great and music is his pathway, 60 speakers to go 
    • the room is packed and lets do away with this notion that parents and communities in this county do not care about education, it is great 
    • student talking trying to save a 28 year old program (JROTC) at Suitland HS, talking about becoming leaders and supporting upcoming leaders
    • she ask if their purpose for cutting the JR.ROTC better than the purpose of keeping the program?
    • another student discussing JROTC 
    • I love the young people speaking up!
    • This student is telling a story about how a second chance by joining the JROTC she has changed her life..she talked about John Brooks 
    • young lady asked the ROTC staff to stand up, she mentioned they are Veterns and we should honor them not fire them to paraphrase
    • out of the mouths of babes, the children have been putting it down
  • WillWonka17 @pgcpsparents : it sure can be saved...as soon as administrative staff like directors within various depts retire early from their $100k jobs. http://tl.gd/8mrr6o 
  • realpgcounty teacher in MoCo beats a kid & the Post headline is MD teacher. If it had been a PG teacher headline would've said PG---smh
  • Question sent to @kryan1035 Read your & WTOP accounts of Pepco hearings in MoCo & Annapolis, but can't find anything about Pepco in PG Tues am. Not covered?
    • Reply: kryan1035 @dcrussell I was not in PG to cover it, know that our desk was monitoring it. I did make mention of it in pieces filed for Wed
Business, Transportation & Development
Local (Municipalities)
  • Forest Heights:
  • Hyattsville:
    • PG-Politics Re: EYA Hyattsville Seeking Waiver from Public Safety Surcharge - Ap: Will Campos' office says that... http://yhoo.it/fWjPqX 
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Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Recent Prince George's County News (2 Nov 2010)


Public Safety
  • RT @HyattsvllePatch Hyattsville PD reptd several thefts from autos last nite Keep your valuables on you, not in your car, if you leave it
  • CollegeParkPatch: Police Arrest NY Man in On-Campus Mugging; Arturo Smith faces charges of assault, larceny, & unautho... http://is.gd/gDjtp
  • RT @PG_Central: PG Fire/EMS rescue driver who drove into pond. He's in critical condition. http://tinyurl.com/2cybhtt
2010 Election
  • RT @CollegePrkPatch: It's Election Day! Be sure to let us know about any problems you encounter at the polls at Laurene@patch.com
  • education.change.org: 18-Year-Old School Board Candidate [Edward Burroughs] Slammed By Opponent [Steve Morris] As 'Child' http://is.gd/gBYBK 
  • RT @PG_Central: Voter turnout in PG County appears to be brisk, based on reports from precincts. http://tinyurl.com/272rckv 
  • RT @DCAbloob: limited voter turnout at my Fort Washington, MD polling place (Breath of Life SDA Church) - #md05 
  • RT @ZoeTillman: Gazette: PG voters fret over school issues (for more on elections, visit http://bit.ly/cDtZEB) http://bit.ly/ceBKFk
  • RT @ZoeTillman: #Gazette #Election In state races, job creation key issue for Prince George's county voters http://bit.ly/8XCXlL
  • Gazette: Polls getting steady stream of Prince George's voters, officials say; County reports 11 % turnout as of 11 a.m. http://is.gd/gDkeB 
  • The Hoya: In Maryland’s 5th District ... Hoyer is expected to claim 65.9% of the votes, with Loller taking only 31.5%. http://is.gd/gDkFU 
  • RT @PG_Central: Only 1 Board of Ed. race in Prince George's that's close. Peggy Higgins (Dist. 2), Amber Waller (Dist. 3) on way to wins. 
  • RT @PG_Central: Patricia Eubanks (Dist. 4), Jeana Jacobs (Dist. 5), Carolyn Boston (Dist. 6), Henry Armwood (Dist. 7) also winning in BOE. 
  • RT @PG_Central: Edward Burroughs (Dist. 8) and Donna Hathaway Beck (Dist. 9) close out the Board of Ed. candidates winning. 
  • RT @PG_Central: Rosalind Johnson is pulling away in PG Board of Ed., District 1. She now leads by 600 votes with 85 percent counted. 
  • RT @PG_Central: The Board of Ed., District 4 race is tightening up, Eubanks leads Olivio 52 to 48 percent. 74 percent of votes counted.
Other
  • Post: Destined for deportation? http://is.gd/gBVOe [One-sided pro-criminal sob story about illegal alien who violated US immigration laws] 
  • RT @postlocal: Washington Times employees, Rev. Moon buy paper from Moon's eldest son. http://wapo.st/boxAhT
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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Recent Prince George's County News (21 Oct 2010)

Public Safety
2010 Election
  • Summary of recent Gazette coverage of Prince George's school board races http://is.gd/gboje  
  • Summary of recent Gazette coverage of contested Prince George's local and general assembly races http://is.gd/gbqML 
  • Endorsements:
    • In Annapolis and Washington, finding the ‘sensible center' (Gazette, Editorial, 21 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/gb54O
  • Clerk of the Circuit Court:
    • Former school board member runs write-in campaign for clerk of court; Thomas lost in primary election to county councilwoman Bland (Gazette, Noble, 21 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/gb3UT
  • Board of Education
    • Summary of recent Gazette coverage of Prince George's school board races http://is.gd/gboje 
    • Pr. George's League of Young Black Voters Releases Voter Education Guide  http://bit.ly/aFtxHc
    • District 1
      • Veteran teacher [Rosalind Johnson] and recent graduate [David Murray] face off for District 1 school board seat (Gazette, Leaderman, 21 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/gb2d1
    • District 2
      • Familiar faces [Cook and Higgins] square off in District 2 school board election;
        College Park officials have different approaches to improving schools (Gazette, Hill, 21 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/gb4CZ
    • District 5
      • Lawyer [Sharon Theodore-Lewis] challenges chair [Verjeana Jacobs] for District 5 school board seat; One wants more mentoring, parental involvement; the other looks at expanding programs (Gazette, Terhune, 21 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/gb3AV
    • District 7
      • District 7 school board candidates outline differences; One [Armwood] seeks more local partnerships; other [Perkins] touts past advocacy for challenging curriculum (Gazette, McGill, 21 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/gb5ub
  • Delegate, District 26
    • Job creation, improving local schools top issues in District 26 delegates race; Incumbents facing Republican challenger [Holly Henderson] in general election (Gazette, Tillman, 21 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/gb2yX
    • Senate, District 27
      • District 27 senator seeking 10th term; Senate President Miller says that if re-elected, this would likely be his final term in office (Gazette, Tillman, 21 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/gb1GR
      • Md. Senate president facing Republican challenger; Incumbent Miller and Hayes agree on shifting burden of pensions to counties (Gazette, Tillman, 21 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/gb1WR
    • Delegate, District 27A
      • District 27A candidates offer state budget options; Incumbents Vallario, Proctor challenged by Republicans Hethmon and Jarboe-Duley (Gazette, Tillman, 21 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/gb4nJ
    Government & Politics
    Education
    • Gazette: Parents call for culture change; Residents say school administrators, teachers reluctant to help http://is.gd/gb1B1
    • rt @postlocal 5-year-old in PG takes wrong bus, no one stops even after brother said he wasn't on the right bus. http://wapo.st/9Gi4h3
    Transportation & Development
    • Post: Grant to spur development near Metro stations ($800,000, Southern Ave, Naylor Rd, Suitland & Branch Ave stations) http://is.gd/gb0AC
    • CollegeParkPatch: New MD Law Aims to Protect Cyclists: But Will It? What does "3 feet" look like from a speeding car? http://patch.com/A-Phb 
    Other
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    Recent Gazette coverage of Prince George's school board races

    Prince George's Gazette
    • Endorsements
      • Strengths across the board; Education leaders will need mix of expertise, fiscal restraint (Gazette, Endorsements, 14 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/g1vbR 
        • Johnson, Higgins, Waller, Olivo, Jacobs, Fletcher, Armwood, Morris, Beck
    • District 1
      • Veteran teacher [Rosalind Johnson] and recent graduate [David Murray] face off for District 1 school board seat (Gazette, Leaderman, 21 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/gb2d1
    • District 2
      • Familiar faces [Cook and Higgins] square off in District 2 school board election;
        College Park officials have different approaches to improving schools (Gazette, Hill, 21 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/gb4CZ
    • District 3
      • Search of the online Gazette shows no recent report on Amber Waller vs. Charles C. Coleman
    • District 4
      • Prince George's County school board candidates [Eibanks and Olivo] outline differences
        Both want more involvement from community in educating, preparing students (Gazette, Skalski, 7 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/gbnFR
    • District 5
      • Lawyer [Sharon Theodore-Lewis] challenges chair [Verjeana Jacobs] for District 5 school board seat; One wants more mentoring, parental involvement; the other looks at expanding programs (Gazette, Terhune, 21 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/gb3AV
    • District 6
      • Dist. 6 school board candidates differ in experience; Former parent liaison [Boston[ challenges incumbent (Fletcher) for education seat (Gazette, McGill, 14 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/g1vrH
    • District 7
      • District 7 school board candidates outline differences; One [Armwood] seeks more local partnerships; other [Perkins] touts past advocacy for challenging curriculum (Gazette, McGill, 21 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/gb5ub
    • District 8
      • Age, experience at center of Dist. 8 school board race; Burroughs, Morris want voters to look at expertise on both sides of the classroom (Gazette, Tillman, 14 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/g1w1X
    • District 9
      • Real estate broker Mitchell challenging incumbent for District 9 school board seat; Hathaway Beck pushes for more resources; challenger touts managerial experience (Gazette, Tillman, 14 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/g1wXU
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    Friday, October 15, 2010

    Recent Prince George's County News (14 & 15 Oct 2010)

    Public Safety
    2010 Election
    • rt @Shukoor You can now download our iPhone App which allows a voter to: 1) Find Polling Location 2) Voter... http://fb.me/EaFSrF5C 
    • School board races:
      • Strengths across the board; Education leaders will need mix of expertise, fiscal restraint (Gazette, Endorsements, 14 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/g1vbR
        • Johnson, Higgins, Waller, Olivo, Jacobs, Fletcher, Armwood, Morris, Beck
      • Dist. 6 school board candidates differ in experience; Former parent liaison (Boston) challenges incumbent (Fletcher) for education seat (Gazette, McGill, 14 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/g1vrH
      • Age, experience at center of Dist. 8 school board race; Burroughs, Morris want voters to look at expertise on both sides of the classroom (Gazette, Tillman, 14 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/g1w1X
      • Real estate broker Mitchell challenging incumbent for District 9 school board seat; Hathaway Beck pushes for more resources; challenger touts managerial experience (Gazette, Tillman, 14 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/g1wXU
    • Other races:.
      • rt @RushernBaker Come to "Education Listening Session" Tuesday, October 19 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ... http://fb.me/JnM0VcjL 
      • Turner brings results for council District 4; Attorney's record of success has earned her another term (Gazette, Endorsement, 14 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/g1v3R
      • Former Prince George's school board member runs write-in campaign for clerk of court; Thomas lost in primary election to county councilwoman (Bland) (Gazette, Noble, 14 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/g1vLM
      • Republican promises to cut taxes if elected in Dist. 23A; Moodie challenges Democrats Hubbard, Valentino-Smith for General Assembly seat (Gazette, Terhune, 14 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/g1yOO
      • Largo nurse forms write-in campaign against Currie; Lowery-Bell decided to file after Dist. 25 state senator was indicted  (Gazette, Valentine, 14 Oct 2010) http://is.gd/g1x5A
      • Gazette: Hoyer gathers backing of defense community members; Maj. leader shepherded bases through BRAC, mil. leaders say http://is.gd/g31JP
      • rt @TBDFactsMachine House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer will debate Republican challenger Charles Lollar at St. Mary's College on Oct. 29. 
    • Gazette: Former PG council cand denies wrongdoing related to campaign fliers; AG says Mathis failed to ID financ'l source http://is.gd/g1xrS 
    Government & Politics
    • Gazette: Bowie would benefit from partisan elections (Letter from Richard Dahms) http://is.gd/g1vmQ 
    • Gazette: County expects $50M deficit next fiscal year; Council delays vote on pay raises, citing lack of information http://is.gd/g1x2q 
    • Gazette: PG gets $1.8M to restart foreclosure purchase program; 603 homebuyers recd down payment aid last fiscal year... http://is.gd/g1xet 
    • Gazette: Berwyn Heights chooses new police chief (Ken Antolik); Acting administrator took over full time on Wednesday http://is.gd/g1yBk 
    • Gazette: New Laurel center provides one-stop service for residents; Expanded space, extended hours ... http://is.gd/g1yE9 
    • Big Brother's cameras:
      • Gazette: Laurel City Council approves school zones to install speed cameras; Six schools eligible for installation http://is.gd/g1wUC 
      • CollegeParkPatch: Speed Cameras Coming to College Park; first in a series will be activated on Friday http://patch.com/A-KvL
    • Gazette: Commercial Real Estate: UM BioPark plans $200 million cancer center NV co. to develop proton treatment facility http://is.gd/g31MI 
    • Gazette: Law aims to ensure set-asides get to the right contractors; SBA gains new authority under federal legislation http://is.gd/g31QE
    Education
    • Gazette: Bowie Education Committee devises school improvement strategies; Programs needed to aid students struggling ... http://is.gd/g1vBm
    • Gazette: High school reform proposal to be revealed at PG board mtg; Jacobs has concerns about proposal to increase ... http://is.gd/g1xkb
    • wtop: Underage U.Md. students know where booze flows http://is.gd/g1Brb 
    • Gazette: State Board of Education scrutinizing school fees; After CA lawsuit, superintendents asked to clarify policies http://is.gd/g31FY 
    Transportation & Development
    • Post: MD officials to discuss the state's 6-year transportation plan with PG County officials and residents Wednesday.http://is.gd/g1uhl
    • Gazette: State highway agency pledges pedestrian safety improvements for Cheverly http://is.gd/g1yyz 
    • Gazette: County Council considers Karington change; South Bowie development seeks more townhouses, fewer apartments http://is.gd/g1vDN
    • Gazette: Council considering $4.5 million financing for Brandywine Crossing shopping center http://is.gd/g1w7h 
    • rt @RiverdalePatch Business Association discusses Route 1 development, CKAR, and new board: http://patch.com/A-KKp
    • rt @GGLaurelLeader Legis. to revoke the $16 million TIF tax break for Laurel Mall's developers tabled by City Council www.laurelleader.com 
    Other
    • Gazette: Upper Marlboro res debate historic nomination; Debate over town's proposal to nominate area for natl register http://is.gd/g1vVR 
    • rt @MDPolicy Rosecroft Raceway proceeds to next stage of #bankruptcy. Guess no one bought it after all http://su.pr/2wU26F 
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