Selected Prince George's County News (23 - 25 Sep 2011)

 Gory Prince George's This year: 85 (one every 75 hours); this time last year: 69 (one every 92 hours).

• GoryPG: Index of 2011 victims updated (August and September added) gorypg.blogspot.com
• Nelson, William Albert, 47, (1.084), 19 Sep 2011
• GoryPG: William A. Nelson, 47 (1.084), 19 Sep 2011, 9:00 pm, Sultan Avenue, 23, Capitol Heights, 20743, Shot is.gd/HW8RAR 
• GreenbeltPatch: It's Fugitive Friday. Can you help the PG police find out who killed William Albert Nelson? patch.com/A-ms9h
• Brooks, Antwan Lamar, 24, (1.085), 22 Sep 2011
• GoryPG: Antwan Lamar Brooks, 24 (1.085), 22 Sep 2011, 4:15 am, Benning Road, 1200 block, Coral Hills, 20743 http://is.gd/ebRkZz.

Public Safety

• Post (Editorial): Justice, though delayed, for beaten student is.gd/w2PsWX 
• PGCrimeSolvers Wanted Person Arrested: Aljarreau Edward Bolden - Responsible for Three Burglaries in College Park fb.me/M98py03S
• Post: Frank Kratovil, former congressman, returns to life of a prosecutor [in PG] is.gd/5XIM8x

County Government and Politics

• DailyRecord: Former WSSC senior manager wins $637K discrimination verdict is.gd/VGdJI2
• Scandals and Ethics Reform: 
• Darrell Miller, former Capitol Heights mayor and county council candidate 
• realpgcounty: Bad news out of Prince George's County after Del. Tiffany Alston and fmr. Mayor Darrell Miller charged with theft.
• PGCBlogging:What the devil? RT @DCAbloob Ex-Capitol Heights mayor Darrell Miller charged with felony theft - Gazette: http://j.mp/qgBzg8
• Board of Education
• pgcpsparents One of the speakers at the PGCPS BOE mtg indicated an FBI probe of members of the BOE? What is he talking about? Is this true and why? 
• pgcpsparents Hope untrue, PGCPS could not take a scandal. We do not need leaders who are involved in criminal activities, hope not, say it ain't so

State Government and Politics

• Scandals and Ethics Reform: 
• Del. Tiffany Alston (D-24)
• ggwash: Maryland delegate from PG charged with misspending campaign money on a wedding: wapo.st/qDgSeX on ggwash.org/12185
• realpgcounty: Bad news out of Prince George's County after Del. Tiffany Alston and fmr. Mayor Darrell Miller charged with theft.
• postlocal: Del. Tiffany Alston (D-24) is charged with stealing campaign funds to pay for her wedding is.gd/vHu4y6
• TBDNewsTalk Post reports that Del. Tiffany Alston has been indicted for using campaign funds to pay for her wedding bit.ly/pSUsLe
• TBDNewsTalk Alston, a PG Democrat, gained notoriety this year when she sponsored a bill to legalize gay marriage, then voted against it. 
• Note: Alston's husband was councilwoman Camille Exum's top aide when Exum was accused of using her county credit card for personal purchases 
• Sun: PG Delegate Tiffany T. Alston charged with theft is.gd/7tJCPf
• UMarlboroPatch: Delegate Alston Charged with Theft -- patch.com/A-mtf2
• marylandmoment Alston denies wrongdoing: PG County Delegate Tiffany T. Alston (D) responds to state prosecutors... wapo.st/qRJK7t
•  Sen. Ulysses Currie (D-25)
• CNSmd: Md. State Sen. Currie to Face Trial: cnsne.ws/oIREku
• postlocal Lawyers for ex-MD Sen. Currie say he was medicated, "fuzzy" during period in '08 when FBI raided his home is.gd/ExOMgzSun: State senator's future hangs in balance at corruption trial; Defense expected to argue ethical lapse not illegal is.gd/RUOLvM
• DailyRecord: Currie bribery trial to open this week is.gd/UVzpUR
• Taxes:
• cherylcort Big toll increases across MD driven by costly ICC financing - time to rethink transpo. priorities. tinyurl.com/4xv9qe7

Business, Transportation and Development

• cherylcort Big toll increases across MD driven by costly ICC financing - time to rethink transpo. priorities. tinyurl.com/4xv9qe7

Other (Including news about news sources)

• PGCBlogging Citypaper takes cheap shots at PGCo. Always something negative worked in. Typical, snarky gentrification-speak. 
• WTOP #BaltimoreSun to start charging for online content bit.ly/pM8oQv
• Post Ombudsman: Running out of patience; The Post’s slow download times is.gd/bMyAkh
•  .

Recent Prince George's County News (21 & 22 Sep 2011, Incomplete)

Gory Prince George's This year: 85 (one every 75 hours); this time last year: 69 (one every 92 hours).

• Chambers, Jericka, 16, (0.035), shot 31 May 2010, died 2 Jun 2010
• RT some tv station: Man Found Guilty Of Murdering 16-Year-Old Jericka Chambers in PG County bit.ly/qs1L8K
• Nelson, William Allen, 47, (1.084), 19 Sep 2011 () [Map][P-No]..  
• Post: Man killed in Capitol Heights (23 Sultan Av, William Allen Nelson, 47) is.gd/xn8WUL 
• PGCrimeSolvers: Tips Needed Help Solve the Murder of William A. Nelson. fb.me/1hXnaA03x
• Brooks, Antwan Lamar, 24, (1.085), 22 Sep 2011 () [Map][P-3241].
• PGPolice: Police Investigate Homicide in Capitol Heights (3241) http://is.gd/jliYmu
• PGPDPressOffice #PGPD detectives currently investigating a homicide that occurred this morning in #CapitolHeights. More details provided when available
• PGPolice News Alert: Capitol Heights homicide was in 1200 block of Benning Road, about 4:15 am officers responded for a report of a shooting
• PGPDJulie No suspects, no motive in this morning's fatal shooting of a man in the 1200 blk of Benning Rd., #CapitolHeights
• UMarlboroPatch Police Investigating Homicide in Capitol Heights -- patch.com/A-mqjg
• postlocal PG County Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Capitol Heights early Thursday morning - wapo.st/nAEZlT
• nsmcgill: Early Thurs morning homicide in Capitol Heights; Male found injured after reports of a shooting… (cont) deck.ly/~ZmzKf
• PGPDPressOffice: Victim from homicide in #CapitolHeights this morning identified: bit.ly/rudShp
• postcrime: Capitol Heights fatal shooting victim identified wapo.st/njyk7S

Public Safety

• RCastanedaWP Two Pr.George's County police officers indicted in College Park beating of unarmed student; State's Attorney says investigation continues
• radleybalko: PG County cops caught on tape beating U of Md. student have been indicted. http://www.washing… (cont) deck.ly/~gMD38
• ben_giles: P.G police union backs two indicted officers. bit.ly/o92xGI
• wusa9 Victim says he was burglarized, then CHASED at a Md. Metro Station: bit.ly/rpl1k3 
• Note on RT of @wusa9 report: @wusa9 seems to prefer posting vague locations rather than more useful specific information
• The "Md. Metro Station" in the @wusa9 report was Largo Town Center. Adding "Largo" to their tweet would have fit and been more informative.
• PGPDPressOffice #PGPD still on lookout for 3 B/Ms, 24-27 in age, med. builds, DRK CLOTHES WHT. sleeved shirt, black masks & gloves #NFCUBankRobbery #Clinton
• PGPDPressOffice: Suspects Sought in Navy Federal Credit Union Robbery: bit.ly/oiQHdp
• PGCrimeSolvers: Clinton (MD) Navy Federal Credit Union Robbed - Identity of Suspects Wanted - Surveillanc… (cont) deck.ly/~ZhFt7
• PGCBlogging: Maryland cigarette smuggling bust leads to nine indictments is.gd/S7dMLP
• wusa9: LIST: The 10 Worst Metro Stations For Crime bit.ly/mPZmH8 About half each in PG & DC, only 1 elsewhere
• PGPDPressOffice: #PGPD Arrests Suspect Responsible for Three Burglaries in #CollegePark bit.ly/ncR6h1

County Government and Politics

• PGD9Politico: And now for some positive thoughts - Solid proposal coming from D9 Councilman @MelCouncil… (cont) deck.ly/~XEIa6
• PGD9Politico: Also D4 Councilwoman Turner proposal on more walkable developments a good idea. We ALL nee… (cont) deck.ly/~4SMwh
• PGNewsWashPost: Prince George’s development plans would face new reviews under proposed bills - The Washin… (cont) deck.ly/~ShDAn
• cherylcort: PGC Council committee moves Econ Dev Incentive Fund that targets Metro stations and inside Bel… (cont) deck.ly/~O79iQ
• Redistricting:
• LaurelPatch: #PG District 1 residents get a peek at proposed redistricting map. patch.com/A-mpg4
• Special Election:
• PGD9Politico: I'd say if D6 can't produce at least a 20% turnout to elect a Council rep, they don't deserv… (cont) deck.ly/~twaEI
• Scandals and Ethics Reform:
• WBJ Morning Call: Problems revealed in audit of Prince George's County housing agency is.gd/a0aTMC 
• Post: Prince George’s housing agency audit reveals systemic problems is.gd/tJrHBp 
• ben_giles Report: Prince George's housing agency suffered from cronyism, poor leadership under Jack Johnson. bit.ly/n3ylOC
• ben_giles: RT @Scott_McCabe: Former PG cop pleads guilty in extortion scheme to move millions of $s worth of untaxed cigs.
• ABC7News: Chong Chen Kim, former PG County cop, pleads guilty in untaxed cigarette case. wj.la/osd8kO
• postcrime Pr. George’s police officer pleads guilty in cigarette scheme wapo.st/pP6Pdu

State Government and Politics

• MDPolicy State to spend $56M on upgrading email for #MD employees. Ain't they never heard o' #gmail? su.pr/1n3RAT 
• postlocal Maryland Del. Patrick L. McDonough is accusing Gov. Martin O’Malley of using hate speech - wapo.st/rj0IUF
• postcrime Md. court upholds death penalty standards wapo.st/n2bp4O
• EnvisionPrinceG: MD Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Relocation to County is.gd/JjiD78
• Budget and Taxes:
• bbjonline: Maryland on pace for $195M surplus in 2012, but @peterfranchot says caution remains bizj.us/b3qg5
• postlocal: BREAKING NEWS: Motorists will pay higher tolls on Maryland bridges, tunnels and highways beginning Nov. 1. Story coming soon
• postlocal: Maryland raises tolls statewide. New rates take effect Nov. 1. wapo.st/ruXIwu
• postlocal: MD officials approve a statewide toll increase, upping the fees for bridges, tunnels and highways - wapo.st/o15vEO

Government Censorship:

• PGCBlogging: Capitol police giving me a prob cause I'm taking pics of Supreme Ct scaffolding..

Big Brother Is Watching Us:

• emilybabay Police surveillance cameras have had no impact on crime in D.C., @Scott_McCabe reports: bit.ly/r7fciC
• postlocal The 30-day grace period for newly installed speed cameras in Prince George's County is officially over wapo.st/qngG7h
• News_PGCounty: Not so fast! More Prince George's County speed cameras go active tomorrow. is.gd/2qsArA
• emilybabay: Prince George's speed camera program is expanding, @ben_giles reports: http://ow.ly/6BNDe
• UMarlboroPatch County Installs New Speed Cameras -- patch.com/A-mrkw

Education

• pgcpsparents: The system is building a layer of bureaucracy that will only serve to frustrate parents and communities..

Business, Transportation and Development

• postlocal Man admits in court to supplying bad concrete for the Wilson Bridge - wapo.st/q6LTUy
• wusa9 Victim says he was burglarized, then CHASED at a Md. Metro Station: bit.ly/rpl1k3 
• Note on RT of @wusa9 report: @wusa9 seems to prefer posting vague locations rather than more useful specific information
• The "Md. Metro Station" in the @wusa9 report was Largo Town Center. Adding "Largo" to their tweet would have fit and been more informative.
• PGD9Politico: Also D4 Councilwoman Turner proposal on more walkable developments a good idea. We ALL nee… (cont) deck.ly/~4SMwh
• ben_giles: Would you look at that. D.C. Councilman Vincent Orange on @TBDNewsTalk, says the city is threatened by PG… (cont) deck.ly/~hZeyM
• ben_giles: Orange points to National Harbor, New Carrollton, and P.G.'s AAA bond rating as signs the count… (cont) deck.ly/~0FiFo
• PGNewsWashPost: Prince George’s development plans would face new reviews under proposed bills - The Washin… (cont) deck.ly/~ShDAn
• GGLaurelLeader: Dispute continues between Prince George's County Council and Reaching Hearts is.gd/rfEzPh
• EnvisionPrinceG: MD Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Relocation to County is.gd/JjiD78
• cherylcort: PGC Council committee moves Econ Dev Incentive Fund that targets Metro stations and inside Bel… (cont) deck.ly/~O79iQ
• wusa9: LIST: The 10 Worst Metro Stations For Crime bit.ly/mPZmH8 About half each in PG & DC, only 1 elsewhere
• DCExaminerLocal: Judge dismisses hundreds of Md. debt-collection cases: A judge has dismis... bit.ly/otuqDm
• postlocal: BREAKING NEWS: Motorists will pay higher tolls on Maryland bridges, tunnels and highways beginning Nov. 1. Story coming soon

Local (Municipalities)

• PGNewsWashPost: Upper Marlboro residents press for solutions to flooding - The Washington Post http://www.… (cont) deck.ly/~NlSs6

Recent Prince George's County News (26 Jul 2011)

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• Grant, Brian Andre, 21, (0.056), 12 Aug 2010
• postcrime Pr. George’s judge sentences murderer to 80 years in prison http://wapo.st/oJf6rp   

Public Safety

• Bowie Patch: Bowie Man Arrested After Incident at Gas Station http://is.gd/r8NuLa 
• LaurelPatch The search is on in #Laurel for a group of men and women who robbed and attacked a man with a skateboard. patch.com/A-k5KX 
• postcrime Bowie woman sentenced to 27 months in scam http://wapo.st/p5oHtS 
• PGPDPressOffice  PGPD to Participate in 28th Annual National Night Out: pgpolice.blogspot.com/2011/07/pgpd-t… 
• See Mount Rainier below.

County Government and Politics

• ben_giles First time covering something in Montgomery County, and what do I find? Free wifi. Step up your game, Prince George's!
• NBC Washington: Four Candidates for Leslie Johnson’s Seat http://is.gd/VcVwUt Arthur Turner, Mark Polk, Gerron Levi and Derrick Davis 
• mirandawashpost Prgeo liquor board oks new rules for home delivery. Council wants a ban 
• mirandawashpost Pr geo liquor board will not take final vote on home delivery until aug.3. Today gave preliminary nod to tighter rules  
• marylandmoment Prince George’s liquor board gives preliminary approval to limiting home delivery: The Prince George’s liquor b... http://wapo.st/pKa2nB  
• PG Hospital
• Examiner (Editorial): Who will pay for new PG hospital? http://is.gd/gEqSnM no publicly announced plan to pay for the $600 million hospital  
• Scandals and Ethics Reform:
• PGD9Politico Good stuff. RT @PGCBlogging Another take on Leslie Johnson: pgcblog.com/leslie-johnson… .

State Government and Politics

• Post (Editorial): A Maryland court’s bad decision on government transparency http://is.gd/bSv1i9 "a whack at government transparency"
• mdchamber Senate committee gets sales tax lesson http://ow.ly/5NW5g (via @BaltimoreSun) 
• bbjonline Maryland lawmakers gather to discuss expanding the online retail tax http://bizj.us/b33cr
• mdreporter Gov. Martin O'Malley had a difficult time Friday explaining why he now supports same-sex marriage. bit.ly/qHtcuq 
• MDPolicy Apparently 1/3 of people who supported the petition against the #DREAMact were Democrats: http://su.pr/2p5jpX #MD 
• Redistricting: 
• PGD9Politico Good update on redistricting mtg from @josephlkitchen "Redistricting, race, delegations, and more." wp.me/p1aMm6-40 
• josephlkitchen Redistricting, race, delegations, and more.: wp.me/p1aMm6-40 
• marylandmoment For Prince George’s, redistricting prompts questions of identity: County residents delivered one unifying messa... http://wapo.st/mRbFvP .
• Scandals  
• Ulysses.Currie  
• MD Daily Record: Judge resolves some issues in Currie case, will decide on dismissal later http://is.gd/a0hfVG  
• Times: Judge delays Currie ruling; Bribery case tied to grocery http://is.gd/aA7vD2 
• Sun: Federal judge to rule by next week on dismissal of Currie charges http://is.gd/O903FE 
• postlocal Govt. case against Md state senator Ulysses Currie previewed. http://wapo.st/qqKF06 
• marylandmoment Arguments preview government’s case against Currie: Both sides showed some of their cards Monday during a lengt... http://wapo.st/qKqKpX .

Education

• PGD9Politico Who really believes HR Chief S. Shilling Didn't Know Fed. Law? "PGCPS to Cough Up $4M for Unpaid Visa Fees for Faculty" foxnews.com/politics/2011/… 
• PGNewsWashPost IMAGINE LINCOLN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL EARNS TOP HONOR - bit.ly/qvBVX9 via @pgcps 

Local (Municipalities)

• Bowie:
• BowiePatch Bowie Man Arrested After Incident at Gas Station http://is.gd/r8NuLa 
• postcrime Bowie woman sentenced to 27 months in scam http://wapo.st/p5oHtS
• Laurel:
• LaurelPatch The search is on in #Laurel for a group of men and women who robbed and attacked a man with a skateboard. patch.com/A-k5KX 
• Mount Rainier:
• ABC7News Gene Gillette, Mount Rainier police officer, accused of attempted murder, sexual offense, other charges. http://wj.la/pzvfy8  
• nbcwashington Maryland Cop Indicted for Attempted Murder @PatCollins4 reports http://bit.ly/q6Zhtl 
• darcyspencer Mt rainier cop indicted. Gene gillette. Accused of att sex offense, shooting victim @nbcwashington  
• ABC7News UPDATE: Mt. Rainier's chief of police tells ABC7 that he's disappointed in Gene Gillette, a two-time Officer the Year. http://wj.la/pzvfy8 
• wusa9 Mount Rainier police officer accused of attempted murder, sexual offenses: bit.ly/rhjiSG  
• wusa9 Read the indictment against a police officer accused of attempted murder, sexual offenses: bit.ly/rhjiSG
• ABC7News The latest on the Mount Rainier cop indicted on attempted murder and sexual assault charges. http://wj.la/pzvfy8  
• darcyspencer Mt rainier cop suspended without pay. Faces life in prison. 2ce officer of the year. Chief: "outstanding officer"

Other

• DCAbloob: RT @FedNewsRadio: #USPS releases list of post offices for potential closure. Includes SUITLAND http://bit.ly/qnq7zK  
• nbcwashington: Postal Service considering closing 1 in 10 retail outlets, many in the region http://bit.ly/pezuPy Including SUITLAND 
• Laurel Mall post office also on the closing list, along with Suitland. 
• roger_1224 Closing Suitland is crazy IMO! RT @pgpolitics: Laurel Mall post office also on the closing list, along with Suitland.
• PGCBlogging PGCo, did you know...pgcblog.com/pgco-did-you-k… 
  

Recent Prince George's County News (12 Jul 2011)

Gory Prince George's

• Nam, Richard Changsun, 69, (1.032), 8 Apr 2011
• News_PGCounty Chillum woman stabbed, then beat Bladensburg store owner with a chainsaw, according to charging documents. http://tinyurl.com/5ssmqo4 
• PGCrimeSolvers Suspect Arrested in Korean Business Owner Homicide http://fb.me/1aHv6W9wi .

Public Safety

• ABC7News Woman sentenced to 20 years for Adelphi fatal crash. http://wj.la/rerwZD 
• LaurelPatch PG Council affirms Marc Bashoor as county fire chief. 
• LaurelPatch #Laurel robber gets spooked, flees scene in this week's police blotter. patch.com/A-kh4p 
• PGPDPressOffice PGPD District IV to Host “Community Walk” in Oxon Hill http://nixle.us/7SFJF 
• myfoxdc Man Claims Excessive Force by Officer: A Prince George's County man is accusing a Cheverly police ... http://tinyurl.com/69nlwzs .

County Government and Politics

• LaurelPatch #Leslie #Johnson in attendance at #PG County Council meeting.  
• ben_giles Technical difficulties, plus a standing room only crowd, are making this PG Council meeting a real hassle. Waiting for confirmations
• mirandawashpost Pr geo council upholds baker veto of johnson bill 4 mediated condo,homeowner disputes. L. Johnson for override. Toles abstains.Wiggins blogs  
• ben_giles If you came for the 1:30pm speed camera hearing, you'll have to be patient. Lots of appointments to make, and even more speakers up first. 
• LaurelPatch PG Council affirms Marc Bashoor as county fire chief.  
• ben_giles Leslie Johnson pipes up for confirmation of Fire Chief Marc Bashoor. Stresses the need for a diverse fire department before her "yes" vote.  
• ben_giles Eric Brown is your new director of the Prince George's County Dept. of Housing and Community Development.
• ben_giles Monica Johnson is the new director of Central Services in PG County. 
  
• ben_giles Leslie Johnson speaks up again. She's making a point of referring to District 6 as "my constituents."  
• ben_giles PG speed camera hearing has begun. And only 2 1/2 hours late!  
• LaurelPatch Residents, law enforcement officials clash at #PG council meeting over planned implementation of 100 speed cameras. .
  

State Government and Politics

• WBJ MorningCall: Maryland to consider new taxes on snacks, medicine, online sales http://is.gd/JNNtus 
• Examiner: Md. lawmakers eye new taxes on snacks, online sales, medicine http://is.gd/Sx4wqC 
• mdreporter State Roundup: Lawmakers to look at what to tax next; where are State Center backers putting their campaign donations? bit.ly/nAvxsk 
• mdchamber RT @akittleman: So much for the Special Session being limited to congressional redistricting......bit.ly/qvQhzV  
• UMarlboroPatch 'Dream Act' Opponents Tally Twice the Required Signatures -- patch.com/A-khTF 
• MDPolicy Let's see... We can tax snacks, gasoline, online shopping, and medicine... Or we could cut spending... Hm. http://su.pr/2o5fMi  

Big Brother IS Watching us!:

• PGNewsWashPost Council to hold public hearing on potential speed camera locations TODAY at 1:30p at Administration building. To testify, call 301-952-3600.
• ben_giles PG speed camera hearing has begun. And only 2 1/2 hours late! .
• LaurelPatch Residents, law enforcement officials clash at #PG council meeting over planned implementation of 100 speed cameras. 

Education

• UMarlboroPatch Prince George's Community College in Largo receives $25,000 toward new virtual academic program --http://patch.com/A-khr6 

Business, Transportation and Development

• DCExaminerLocal Feds slash Md. wind farm in half: The area off the coast of Ocean City wh... http://bit.ly/oojCTi 
• CollegePrkPatch Looks like there's hope for Route 1 in College Park after all - to the tune of $8.8 mil in federal funding. patch.com/A-kgQJ 

Local (Municipalities)

• Cheverly:
• myfoxdc Man Claims Excessive Force by Officer: A Prince George's County man is accusing a Cheverly police ... http://tinyurl.com/69nlwzs .
• Laurel:
• LaurelPatch #Laurel robber gets spooked, flees scene in this week's police blotter. patch.com/A-kh4p

Other

• PFaulkner610: I'm looking for a non-profit location to launch my food bank for Prince George's County Residents 
• MDPolicy Recommendations on the best sources for local #MD news and worthwhile political commentary blogs http://su.pr/2gA7hD 

Recent Prince George's County News (8 - 10 Jul 2011, Incomplete)

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• Nam, Richard Changsun, 69, (1.032), 8 Apr 2011
• PGPDJulie Arrest in murder of Richard Changsun Nam, Bladensburg business owner. News conf. 11am Mon at Prince George's Police Hdqtrs
• darcyspencer Pgpd makes arrest in murder of Richard Nam, killed in his bladensburg biz in april 
• darcyspencer Pgpd will have presser tomorrow 11am on nam murder arrest
• Smith-Matthews, Leonard Raynod, 21, (1.060), 30 Jun 2011
• RiverdalePatch RT @hyattsvllepatch: Mourners gather at funeral for #leonardraynodsmith-Matthews 
• HyattsvllePatch Friends remember #leonardraynodsmith-Matthews as a quiet creative Christian man
• HyattsvllePatch North Brentwood ame Zion church pastor offers eulogy for #leonardraynodsmith-Matthews 
• HyattsvllePatch #LeonardRaynodSmithMatthews laid to rest today http://aol.it/nItFOA #Hyattsville #Patch #UTCStabbing @RiverdalePatch 
• Post (Letter to editor): A fatal fight (in Hyattsville) should have received faster and better coverage http://is.gd/wkCpyu 
• Hicks, Dwight Donnell, 26, (1.061), 10 Jul 2011
• PGPolice: Police Investigate Homicide on Rochelle Avenue http://is.gd/KDMGwj
• PGNewsWashPost Ft. Washington man arrested in two D.C. homicides from late ‘90s - Crime Scene - The Washington Post http://t.co/cifArC5 via @washingtonpost .

Public Safety

• -PG-Politics Fwd: Greenbelt PD Crime Report for the week of June 26, 2011 [1 Atta: ** ** ** ** [Attachment(s) ... http://yhoo.it/ok0A2w 
• -PG-Politics Fwd: Greenbelt PD Crime Report for the week of July 3, 2011: ** ** ** ** ** Attached is the Crime ... http://yhoo.it/o3gZUo 
• News_PGCounty Computer found in Upper Marlboro suspect’s home had gun-related, cell phone blocking bookmarks http://tinyurl.com/3c9tcpn 
• postcrime Police cruiser crash injuries three in Prince George’s County http://wapo.st/nhxe9w 
• WTOPinMD 3 hurt when vehicle, police cruiser collide http://bit.ly/qScvxb 
• wjla: Temple Hills Budget Inn shooting leaves one man injured http://is.gd/el53Md 

County Government and Politics

• mjneibauer Rushern Baker delivers SOS to PG biz community on $50M EDI fund. He admits not engaging as he should have. http://t.co/IJPBgGZ (subsc)  
• News_PGCounty Baker nominee Wynkoop under fire for code enforcement, customer service concerns http://fb.me/DvUqyFdD 
• News_PGCounty Is a recall law the right move for Prince George's County? http://fb.me/JsZ3Njxs 
• PGNewsWashPost Baker vetoes Leslie Johnson’s mediation bill, citing costs - Maryland Politics - The Washington Post http://t.co/ymLMsD0 via @washingtonpost 
• Post (Editorial): A solid 1st 8 months for Mr. Baker in Prince George's http://is.gd/PWZffh 
• Scandals and Ethics Reform:
• FBI: Greenbelt Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Extortion Conspiracy involving PG police officer http://is.gd/O2Ly6b (1 Jul 2011) 
• mjneibauer From FBI news release: FBI currently "working more than 2,000 corruption investigations involving public officials" around U.S. Wow.
• News_PGCounty Lawmakers eye changing state constitution to address officials who plead guilty http://fb.me/141T77u4C 
• Leslie Johnson 
• Leslie Johnson: A guilty plea and a case study in arrogance - The Washington Post http://t.co/gtLyhBa via @washingtonpost (! Jul 2011)
• TBDNewsTalk Late Friday press release from Prince George's Council: Leslie Johnson has returned government car, cell phone, laptop and garage permit.
• wusa9 Leslie Johnson reportedly turned in all work-related, county owned property today: http://t.co/Y5TbfkA 

State Government and Politics

• josephlkitchen RT @politico Rep. Edwards tears into Hoyer over debt - Jennifer Epstein - POLITICO.com http://politi.co/pbppwm
• News_PGCounty Lawmakers eye changing state constitution to address officials who plead guilty http://fb.me/141T77u4C .

Big Brother IS watching us::

• WTOP Prince George's county plans to roll out speed cameras at 100 sites http://bit.ly/q3AvHs 
• PGNewsWashPost Report: 100 mobile speed cameras planned for Pr. Geo.’s - Post Now - The Washington Post http://t.co/D4ZBKZI

Education

• anobleDC P.G. school system to pay $4.2 million to foreign teachers - http://t.co/nRnaKO3 

Business, Transportation and Development

• Times: Pepco ranks as the nation’s most-hated company http://is.gd/mgjhWy 
• postcrime Fired WSSC official who alleged racial discrimination wins $1.65 million civil jury award http://wapo.st/pnOOwB 
• bbjonline From Print: Selling the War of 1812: Bicentennial celebration "pivotal" for Maryland economy http://t.co/kQwEc6F 
• mjneibauer Rushern Baker delivers SOS to PG biz community on $50M EDI fund. He admits not engaging as he should have. http://t.co/IJPBgGZ (subsc) 

Local (Municipalities)

• College Park:
• CollegePrkPatch You miss the news this week? Catch up with Week in Review: http://patch.com/A-kcRh
• Greenbelt:
• GreenbeltPatch Take a look at the weekly #police #crime blotter to see what happened in Greenbelt this week. http://patch.com/A-kcl3 
• -PG-Politics Fwd: Greenbelt PD Crime Report for the week of June 26, 2011 [1 Atta: ** ** ** ** [Attachment(s) ... http://yhoo.it/ok0A2w 
  
• -PG-Politics Fwd: Greenbelt PD Crime Report for the week of July 3, 2011: ** ** ** ** ** Attached is the Crime ... http://yhoo.it/o3gZUo
• GreenbeltPatch It was a full week in #Greenbelt. One that started with fireworks and ended with poignant moments at #Goddard. http://patch.com/A-kdmB  
• Hyattsville:
• HyattsvllePatch #Hyattsville man charged with arson, attempted murder in Elkridge house fire http://aol.it/rtbdfW
• Laurel:
• LaurelPatch

Other

• emilybabay Great piece: If Caylee Anthony had been black, would you know her name? http://ow.ly/5AulE 

Recent Prince George's County News (25 May 2011)

• PGCCouncilMedia 2011 Redistricting Commission meets May 26,10:45–11:45 a.m., Rm #2190, CAB, 14741 Gov. Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro. Call 301.952.3700. 

Gory Prince George's

• Leon, Cristela Bermudez, 39 (0.023), 12 Apr 2010
• GoryPG (update): Cristela Bermudez Leon, 39 (0.023), 12 Apr 2010, 60th Av, 6600 blk, Riverdale, 20737, Killer sentenced http://is.gd/m4OF8p 
• wjla: Man (Ranulfo Varga) sentenced for killing mother-in-law (Cristela Leon) in Apr 2010 http://is.gd/6TGeGp (see http://is.gd/m4OF8p) 
• RiverdalePatch RiverdalePatch: Riverdale Man Receives 30 Years For Stabbing Mother-in-Law 50 Times http://is.gd/d3BeTf 
• Gilbert, Henry Lamont, 29, (1.047). 18 May 2011 * &.
• GoryPG: Henry Gilbert, 29 (1.047), Stabd 18 May 2011, 3:50 pm, died 23 May, Crain Hwy, 1300 bk, Bowie, 20716 Justifiable http://is.gd/lOR1Ln 
• PGPolice: Police Investigate Homicide of a Robbery Suspect on Crain Highway (3104) http://is.gd/iBEVj9 [Gilbert, 1.047, http://is.gd/lOR1Ln] 
• News_PGCounty Man who allegedly tried to rob Bowie restaurant, beat pregnant woman dies from injuries her husband inflicted. http://fb.me/13botbjm1   
• News_PGCounty Man who allegedly tried to rob Bowie restaurant, beat pregnant woman dies from injuries her husband inflicted. http://fb.me/13botbjm1 
• Gazette: Man dies after alleged robbery attempt, Beijing Café, Bowie; Employee slashed robber after attack on preg wife http://is.gd/sSHe1l 
• PGPDPressOffice Police Investigate Homicide of a Robbery Suspect on Crain Highway: http://bit.ly/ktXhRu
• BowiePatch Details on the robbery in Pointer Ridge Plaza and the subsequent death of the suspect: http://patch.com/A-hJlT 
• DCExaminerLocal Robbery suspect dies from injuries: A D.C. man who police said tried to r... http://bit.ly/juPslZ
• postcrime Robbery suspect slashed by victim dies, police say http://wapo.st/mpvMSe 

Public Safety

• PGPolice: Critical Missing Male from Oxon Hill Located (Leonard Hardy) (3103) http://is.gd/ZKdvAn 
• Post: Courtroom confusion in assault case involving Pr. George’s officer http://is.gd/7oJMqG (Apparent incompetence in Alsobrook's office)
• UMarlboroPatch Eric Cade, of Upper Marlboro, will be sentenced this summer for credit card fraud http://patch.com/A-hHnZ 
• News_PGCounty A father has been charged with the murder of his Capitol Heights daughter that took place last fall. http://fb.me/T7Zmd7nr 
• RiverdalePatch Early Morning Teen Shooting on Quintana Street; A 17-year-old boy suffered non-life threatening injuries http://is.gd/GGHZqZ 
• PGPDPressOffice Prince George's County Police News Blog: Wanted for Commercial Robbery (Shell Gas Station) http://fb.me/GAac4PZi 
• PGPDPressOffice Prince George's County Police News Blog: Wanted for Commercial Robbery (Lucky Mart) http://fb.me/OiNi5ttG 
• PGPolice: PGPD Investigates Police Involved Shooting in Temple Hills (3105) http://is.gd/5eMhGh (Address cited actually in Camp Springs)  .
• Carjacking at Largo Town Center Metro:
• ABC7News Police are investigating a shooting that took place this morning in the parking garage at Largo Town Center Metro. http://wj.la/lTZUSd  
• News4Today Breaking News: Police investigating reports of a shooting at Largo Metro Station  
• DCAbloob RT @kedesa: Police and EMS at Largo Center Metro. At least 9 cars, ambulance. 
• TraceeWilkins BreakingNews: A man and woman have been shot at the Largo Metro station... Police are on the scene. http://yfrog.com/gz850obj 
• TraceeWilkins BreakingNews: Shooting at Largo Metro happened on the top floor of the garage, both victims ar alive http://yfrog.com/h0sv9mzj  
• postlocal DEVELOPING: Carjacking occurred at Largo Town Center Metro station, Metro official says. Possible shots fired. #WMATA http://wpo.st/iFE3 
• nbcwashington Police investigate possible reports of a carjacking and shots fired at Largo Metro station: http://bit.ly/j90J2d 
• @DCAbloob The shooting at the Metro may be "Breaking News" for web reporters, but the TV folks all have entertainment puff pieces on air now 
• ABC7News UPDATE: Two people were reportedly injured in a carjacking and shooting at the Largo Town Center Metro station. http://wj.la/lTZUSd 
• TraceeWilkins BreakingNews: PG police confirm this was a carjacking and they are now looking for an orange Camaro. http://yfrog.com/h2tplkrpj  
• DCAbloob Metro spokesman: A woman shot, a man also injured at Largo Town Center garage. | AP: http://j.mp/jDeIJH
• kytja 1 person shot in robbery at Largo #WMATA parking garage this a.m. Harkens back to carjacking, rapes there last year: http://bit.ly/kB9tEO 
• Capital_Land One shot in robbery at Largo Metro station garage: One person was shot du... http://bit.ly/m05Be1 
• UMarlboroPatch NBC: Police Investigating Carjacking, Shooting in Largo -- #Patch story here http://patch.com/A-hH35 
• kytja MORE...#WMATA looking for 4 suspects in robbery/carjacking at Largo parking garage. Woman shot and man hit in head: http://bit.ly/kB9tEO
• ABC7News UPDATE: Police are looking for four suspects in this morning's carjacking and shooting at the Largo Town Center station. http://wj.la/lTZUSd
• postlocal UPDATED: Incident at Largo Metro that injured 2 was armed robbery that "evolved" into a carjacking. Suspects still loose http://wpo.st/iFE3 
• wusa9 The man and woman expected to survive after Morning carjacking/shooting at Large Metro station: http://bit.ly/jxsqTA #wmata #metro 
• wusa9 Police found car using the OnStar feature, after morning carjacking/shooting at Largo Metro station: http://bit.ly/jxsqTA #wmata #metro 
• wusa9 Police have increased patrols at Largo Metro station after carjacking/shooting this morning: http://bit.ly/jxsqTA 
• News_PGCounty Two people were shot during a carjacking at the Largo Metro station this morning. http://fb.me/NEPCTf9o 
• WTOP UPDATE: Police searching for 4 black men assoc'd with Largo shooting, carjacking. Photos: http://bit.ly/ivYUqF 
• News_PGCounty We have an update on the shooting, carjacking at the Largo Metro station this morning. http://fb.me/VStRsc1R 
• ABC7News Police continue to investigate this morning's attempted carjacking and shooting at the Largo Town Center Metro station. http://wj.la/lTZUSd
• wusa9 This morning's Largo Carjacking is connected to another one at the New Carrollton Metro Station, Police said: http://bit.ly/kWEQj1 
• WTOP Police: #Metro station #carjackings may be linked http://ur.ly/LG3o  
• DCAbloob RT @metroopensdoors: Metro Transit Police seek public's help in ongoing carjacking investigation http://j.mp/lgwvT6 
• DCAbloob police looking for gray 2004 Audi station wagon, MD license 1DME50 in connection with New Carrollton carjacking (h/t @wusa9)
• DCExaminerLocal Police search for suspects in two Metro carjackings: Kytja Weir ... http://bit.ly/kZlWTu 

County Government and Politics

• Post: Courtroom confusion in assault case involving Pr. George’s officer http://is.gd/7oJMqG (Apparent incompetence in Alsobrook's office).
• PGCCouncilMedia Youth/Gang Violence Prevention Steering Committee meets Wed., June 8, 3 p.m.- RMS Bldg,1400 McCormick Drive, Largo/rm:308. Call 301.952.3700  
• PGCCouncilMedia PGCounty Council News is out! http://bit.ly/efRQWE
• -PG-Politics Fwd: New comment on Is Rushern Baker really serious about cleaning u: Anonymous has left a new com... http://yhoo.it/j9nu4f 
• -PG-Politics Fwd: New comment on Is Rushern Baker really serious about cleaning up: Anonymous has left a new com... http://is.gd/oRLOYh 
• Scandals and Ethics Reform:
• -PG-Politics Re: Fwd: FBI: Jack Johnson Pleads Guilty to Federal Extortion and Br: One of the other ways to get... http://yhoo.it/j7CszP 
• Richard Delabrer (former police sergeant)
• ABC7News A Pr. George's County police officer involved in an alcohol and cigarette shipping scheme is expected to plead guilty. http://wj.la/kgATuI  
• tbd247 Sgt. Richard Delabrer, Prince George's cop expected to plead guilty to corruption charges http://tbd.ly/ihKahK 
• ABC7News A Prince George's cop pleaded guilty today to corruption charges. http://wj.la/kgATuI.
• DCExaminerLocal P.G. cop pleads guilty in extortion scheme: A Prince George’s County poli... http://bit.ly/ju6Xxv 
• emilybabay A P.G. cop pleaded guilty in an extortion scheme involving smuggling cigarettes: http://ow.ly/535uC His plea agreement: http://ow.ly/535w5 

State Government and Politics

• mdreporter Proposed pension funding change draws criticism from mutual fund expert. #mdpoliticshttp://bit.ly/iBvp5a 
• MDPolicy We raised taxes on alcohol allegedly to help the disabled, then decided not to. The old "bait and switch." http://su.pr/7357pJ .
• Who's right and who's not telling the truth, Cardin or Hoyer/Edwards? See next two tweets:
• WhipHoyer Senate #GOP just voted for #GOPBudget that ends #Medicare as we know it. Wrong choice for #seniors. We must keep Medicare strong. 
• SenatorCardin Cardin: Senate's rejection of #GOPbudget 's plan to end Medicare is a clear victory for the 775,000 seniors in Maryland who rely on it 

Education

• MD Daily Record: $2M suit alleges peer sex abuse at P.G. County school (Robert Goddard Montessori Schoo) http://is.gd/xeyR07 

Business, Transportation and Development

• Gamut News: Fitch Affirms Bowie, MD’s General Obligation bonds at ‘AAA’; Outlook Stable http://is.gd/MUnQ3k 
• MDPolicy This Costco deal in Montgomery Co, #MD may not be corrupt, but it is a scenario that encourages it http://su.pr/9Hzw9O 
• bbjonline College Park incubator firm Pixelligent Technologies moving to Baltimore, plans to hire http://bizj.us/b2kvr 
• WTOP: 2 #MD #Ikea stores are going solar: (including College Park) http://bit.ly/mpdDTo  

Local (Municipalities)

• Bowie:
• Gamut News: Fitch Affirms Bowie, MD’s General Obligation bonds at ‘AAA’; Outlook Stable http://is.gd/MUnQ3k  
• College Park:
• bbjonline College Park incubator firm Pixelligent Technologies moving to Baltimore, plans to hire http://bizj.us/b2kvr
• WTOP: 2 #MD #Ikea stores are going solar: (including College Park) http://bit.ly/mpdDTo 
• Greenbelt:
• GreenbeltPatch
• GreenbeltPatch Crime has dropped in Franklin Park, according to Greenbelt Police Chief. http://patch.com/A-hHNK 
• Laurel:
• LaurelPatch See who could be Laurel's next council person. http://patch.com/A-h4M2
• Riverdale Park:
• RiverdalePatch Early Morning Teen Shooting on Quintana Street; A 17-year-old boy suffered non-life threatening injuries http://is.gd/GGHZqZ 

Other

• RatedPGcounty The RatedPGcounty Daily Feed is out! http://bit.ly/eMsOcD ▸ Top stories today via @pgd9politico @dcabloob @riverdalepatch @mddailyrecord 

Recent Prince George's County News (1 May 2011)

Public Safety

• CollegePrkPatch Police Make Arrest in College Avenue Burglary http://is.gd/yXQnoo  
• GreenbeltPatch Police Blotter: April 22 to 28 http://is.gd/CFrUNA
• HyattsvllePatch The most recent #Hyattsville Police blotter : http://aol.it/im3Xyf #Hyattsville #Patch
• LaurelPatch North Laurel Police Blotter http://is.gd/UsrTiY 
• PGFDPIO Water Recovery-deceased body recovered from Swan Creek in Ft. Washington by PGFD Fire Boat. County Police to handle release of info. 
• DCAbloob MT @PGFDPIO: deceased body recovered from Swan Creek in Ft. Washington by PGFD Fire Boat. County Police to handle release of info 
• darcyspencer body of a man in his 60s found floating in swan creek in fort washington, pr g county. appears he lived on a boat. no identity yet
• Post: Two Pr. George’s officers who beat motorist on video in 2008 return to full duty http://is.gd/hiNSkt (Wilson and Wynkoop).

County Government and Politics

• Examiner: Leslie Johnson's tenure on P.G. Council could be nearing end http://is.gd/9Ii0yN  
• Scandals and Ethics Reform:
• RethinkCP Robin Hood of Laurel, MD. Another business accuses Dernoga - The Diamondback - News http://t.co/L1pEWyR 
• Examiner: Leslie Johnson's tenure on P.G. Council could be nearing end http://is.gd/9Ii0yN
• Post: Two Pr. George’s officers who beat motorist on video in 2008 return to full duty http://is.gd/hiNSkt (Wilson and Wynkoop)..
• darcyspencer Two Pr. George’s officers who beat motorist on video in 2008 return to full duty - Washington Post http://t.co/AA7pX3y via @washingtonpost 

Local (Municipalities)

• College Park:
• CollegePrkPatch Police Make Arrest in College Avenue Burglary http://is.gd/yXQnoo  
• Greenbelt:
• GreenbeltPatch Police Blotter: April 22 to 28 http://is.gd/CFrUNA
• GreenbeltPatch A roundup of the news week on #Greenbelt #Patch: April 24-30. http://patch.com/A-hdcl
• Hyattsville:
• HyattsvllePatch The most recent #Hyattsville Police blotter : http://aol.it/im3Xyf #Hyattsville #Patch
• Laurel:
• LaurelPatch North Laurel Police Blotter http://is.gd/UsrTiY 
• Riverdale Park:
• RiverdalePatch Riverdale Park Election Guide: May 2011 http://is.gd/xsfQSo 

Other

• RatedPGcounty The RatedPGcounty Daily Feed is out! http://bit.ly/eMsOcD ▸ Top stories today via @riverdalepatch

Recent Prince George's County News (7 Jan 2011)

Public Safety

• Gory Prince George's:
  •  Clark, Daryl Tyrone, 36 (8.113)
  • postcrime: Pr. George's man ( Jacob Brooks, 21) convicted of 2008 murder of Daryl T. Clark http://wapo.st/eq3PA9 see http://is.gd/kjoVq  Note: Jacob L. Brooks was earlier acquitted of two other murders but was already in prison for carjacking and other convictions
  • Wheeling, Hannah E., 65 (0.011)
  • Sun: Expert says youth accused in Cheltenham teacher killing needs to be treated in adult facility http://is.gd/kkdVE
  • wusa9: 14 -Year-Old Could Be Tried As Adult In Cheltenham Youth Facility Murder http://is.gd/kkCkP
  • Gazette: Youth charged in Cheltenham teacher's homicide charged in separate stabbing, court learns http://is.gd/kkUOD 
  • Capers, Lillie, 84, (0.091)
  • PGPolice: PGPD Announces Arrest in Homicide on 23rd Parkway (2979) http://is.gd/kkgOD [Capers, 0.091 http://is.gd/ju8l2] 
  • Valentine, Maurice, 26 (1.007)
  • GoryPG: Maurice Valentine, 26 (1.007), 6 Jan 2010, 11:35 am, Central Hills Ln 900 blk, Seat Pleasant, 20743, Shot http://is.gd/kgaKC arrest 
  • PGPolice: PGPD Announces Quick Arrest in Homicide on Central Hill Lane (2984) http://is.gd/kkfiV [Valentine, 1.007 http://is.gd/kgaKC]
  • PGCrime: Suspect in custody after seventh #PGCounty #homicide - http://tinyurl.com/22wbv7a #SeatPleasant .
  • postcrime: Man charged in Seat Pleasant shooting http://wapo.st/i88s4B 
• Crime & Police:
  • Police Conduct:
  • InjusticeNews  2 Prince George's Co MD cops suspended while investigated after ex-cop used their cruiser & uniforms to rob people [0] http://is.gd/kkwyd 
  • Post: Man accused of posing as law officer; former Bladensburg police officer used PG County police cruiser http://is.gd/kidAR 
  • myfoxdc Prince George's Officers Suspended After Cruiser Used in Robbery http://is.gd/kkEhn 
  • Gazette: Former Bladensburg police officer charged w/ armed robbery; allegedly impersonated real officer w/ borrowed cruiser http://is.gd/kkVoO 
  • Post: Pr. George's officer loans cruiser to criminal imitating police, officials say http://is.gd/kl3Lg
  • PGPolice: Police Seek Assistance in Locating a Bank Robbery Suspect; Surveillance Photos Attached (2980) http://is.gd/kkgxD [Glenn Dale]
  • PGPolice: Police Seek Assistance in Locating Commercial Robbery Suspects; Surveillance Photos Attached (2981) http://is.gd/kkgjK [Dist Hgts)
  • PGPolice: Designated Media Parking during Duke vs. Maryland Basketball Game (2983) http://is.gd/kkfLi 
  • TBD: A year ago, PG's ex-Police Chief touted the county's record-low crime rate. 2011 is quite a different story. http://tbd.ly/e0l8bc 
  • RiverdalePatch: Want to know about crime in University Park? Here's December's crime stats: http://patch.com/A-ddXj
  • Capitol Heights Police: Carjacking on 1/7/2011 at approximately 0109 HRS at Sultan Ave and Altoona St., Capitol Heights http://is.gd/kiudJ 
  • nsmcgill: Woman carjacked in Capitol Heights; Police still searching for stolen Nissan, armed suspects: http://is.gd/kkh95 
  • Greenbelt Police Weekly Activity Report as of January 7, 2011.. http://yhoo.it/ea8WZF 
  • HyattsvllePatch: #Hyattsville man investigated for alleged animal cruelty http://aol.it/dPO9K9 #hyattsville #patch
  • BowiePatch: Bowie PD moves closer to becoming full-service department. http://patch.com/A-cZFY
  • Post: Clinton, Md., counterfeiter (Rontrail Jamar Williams, 35) sentenced (8 years for fake checks and driver's licenses) http://is.gd/kjtgR
  • BowiePatch: John Rouse is fed up with speeding police officers. http://patch.com/A-df6b a
  • wusa9: Attempted Robbery Suspect Shoots Victim In the Hand: http://bit.ly/gLhGCi Hyattsville
    
• Fire/EMS:
• postcrime: PG FD focuses on smoke alarms http://is.gd/kkoMk .

2011 Maryland General Assembly

• Post (DeBonis): Md.'s wait for gay marriage near an end http://is.gd/kidM2 
• MD Budget & Taxes:
  
• Post: Counties applaud Md. budget pledge http://is.gd/kideh 
• RedMaryland  MD taxpayers bend over & await denoument: @GovernorOMalley bows to public sector unions on pension reform http://bit.ly/ihjZ44 
• mdreporter: Gov. O'Malley said that he will not be shifting the burden of paying teacher pensions to counties. http://bit.ly/hKNbRb 
• Gazette: Tight times on State Circle; $1.6 billion budget hole will challenge business leaders' agenda in 2011 session http://is.gd/killO 
• Gazette: Assembly faces puzzling predicament; With start of session next week, deep budget hole looms large http://is.gd/kilH0
• mddailyrecord: Legislative preview: Maryland’s budget woes will dominate 2011 legislative session: http://bit.ly/fSBT7W
• AFPMD  How is Maryland going to pick up the tab on teacher pensions? More borrowing? More taxes? More Debt? California anyone? See link below... 
• bbjonline  Md. pension fund sells a high-end shopping center in Annapolis for $102.5 million to offset ballooning costs http://bizj.us/b1h9d
• MDPolicy: #OMalley says he won’t shift #education #pension costs to counties “this year” http://su.pr/7rWxhO #MD #politics
• MDPolicy: Gas and alcohol tax hikes on he table despite #OMalley's promises not to raise #taxes http://su.pr/1WlfIx #MD #politics
• Sun: Local officials to make their case to the state http://is.gd/kkWGN Rushern Baker hired woman lobbyist from O'Malley's legislative shop 
• Sun: Top 10 highest-paid lobbyists in Annapolis http://is.gd/kiIkm PG's Joel Rosner, former Glendenning aide, tops the list 
• mddailyrecord: Legislators to address looming power supply shortages in session: http://bit.ly/hM6jra 
• marylandmoment  O'Malley to propose $250 million in school construction, aide tells county leaders: Despite a tough budget year ... http://bit.ly/gFUdXj 
• Post (Editorial) Campaign finance in Md. ripe for reform http://is.gd/kkUVQ Critical of PG County and of Sen. Pres. Mike Miller (D-27)  

Government & Politics

• Council Retreat (PG Waste):
• Gazette: Council chairwoman: Eastern Shore retreat is ‘not too far away' Lawmakers criticized ... cost of ca. $10K - $15K http://is.gd/kieNl 
• Comment: Going to the Eastern Shore enables them to escape the growing violence and daily murders in Prince George's County 
• PGD9Politico  If Council Retreat held on Eastern Shore for $15K, why not ask Council to take it from their $96,000 salaries? Harder to justify, huh?
• realpgcounty  someone should ask if moving the council retreat outside the county unable to be attended by residents violates the Open Meetings Act.
• realpgcounty  will the council also pay for any resident who wants to go to the retreat which they are rightfully allowed to attend?
• Post (Editorial) Campaign finance in Md. ripe for reform http://is.gd/kkUVQ Critical of PG County and of Sen. Pres. Mike Miller (D-27) 
• Scandals
• marylandmoment  Baker names three to Pr. Geo.'s integrity panel: Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III's (D) in... http://bit.ly/gl1wef 
• Post: Baker names three to Pr. Geo.'s integrity panel http://is.gd/kkX1L 

Education

• LA Times: L.A. school board expected to appoint John Deasy as next superintendent on Tuesday http://is.gd/kimgY 
• marylandmoment  O'Malley to propose $250 million in school construction, aide tells county leaders: Despite a tough budget year ... http://bit.ly/gFUdXj 

Business, Transportation & Development

• Rosecroft:
• bettor.com: Race for Rosecroft Raceway ownership intensifies http://is.gd/kiedi 
• Gazette: Bidders line up for Rosecroft; Former owner wants casino gambling at harness track http://is.gd/kiew2 
• Sun: State making little progress with Smart Growth, study says; Policies had little impact on sprawl, congestion http://is.gd/kiIIJ 
• Gazette: Tight times on State Circle; $1.6 billion budget hole will challenge business leaders' agenda in 2011 session http://is.gd/killO 
• Post: Readers debate Metro searches http://is.gd/kidEJ 
• MDPolicy  Possibility of power shortages in #MD looms. This is what happens when you cap prices and heavily regulate. http://su.pr/24XDRX #politics 

Local (Municipalities)

• Bowie:
• BowiePatch: Bowie PD moves closer to becoming full-service department. http://patch.com/A-cZFY 
• BowiePatch: John Rouse is fed up with speeding police officers. http://patch.com/A-df6b a
• Capitol Heights:
• Capitol Heights Police: Carjacking on 1/7/2011 at approximately 0109 HRS at Sultan Ave and Altoona St., Capitol Heights http://is.gd/kiudJ 
• nsmcgill: Woman carjacked in Capitol Heights; Police still searching for stolen Nissan, armed suspects: http://is.gd/kkh95
• Greenbelt:
• Greenbelt Police Weekly Activity Report as of January 7, 2011.. http://yhoo.it/ea8WZF 
• Hyattsville:
• HyattsvllePatch: #Hyattsville man investigated for alleged animal cruelty http://aol.it/dPO9K9 #hyattsville #patch  
• wusa9: Attempted Robbery Suspect Shoots Victim In the Hand: http://bit.ly/gLhGCi Hyattsville
• University Park:
• RiverdalePatch: Want to know about crime in University Park? Here's December's crime stats: http://patch.com/A-ddXj 

Other

• Post: Giant's rule is blamed for Salvation Army's less-full red kettles http://is.gd/kidT5 
• MDReporter: "Yet again the words of wisdom from Gazette columnists Blair Lee and Barry Rascovar have broken links."
• RatedPGcounty: The RatedPGcounty Daily Feed is out! http://bit.ly/hW74td ▸ Top stories today by @mddailyrecord @tbdnewstalk @pgfdpio 

Recent Prince George's County News (29 Nov 2010)

Public Safety

• Gory Prince George's:
  • Marlboro Pike, Capitol Heights:
  • Post: Man fatally shot in Capitol Heights http://is.gd/hWud0
    RT @PG_Central: A man was found shot and killed at a Shell gas station in Capitol Heights. http://tinyurl.com/282bwyr 
  • Nalley Terrace, Landover:
  • RT @PGPDPressOffice: Police Investigate Homicide on Nalley Terrace http://is.gd/hYj2b
  • RT @myfoxdc Body Found Near FEDEX Field: Police are investigating a death after a passerby spotted a body inside a tr... http://is.gd/hX6EV 
  • Post: Police investigating Landover homicide http://is.gd/hX8ST 
  • RT @PG_Central: Man found shot, killed in Landover Sunday afternoon. http://tinyurl.com/2frpouo 
• Police Brutality & Corruption:
• Post: 46 PG County officers suspended or on administrative duty http://is.gd/hVQF0 3 indicted cops only a fraction of those accused of wrongdoing ...
• NBCWashington: More Corruption Probed Within Pr. George's Co. Police (Corrected link) http://is.gd/hWTUc 
• RT @WTOP: Misconduct charges for 46+ Pr. George's cops http://bit.ly/ghT00w 
• RT @mddailyrecord: At least 46 Prince George’s County officers accused of misconduct: http://bit.ly/hbXSiJ
• RT @wusa9: Prince George's Top Cop Backs Probe Of Nearly 50 Officers http://bit.ly/gwCOKc 
• OdentonPatch: Five North Odenton Crimes; Off-duty Prince George's County Police officer charged with 2 counts of assault http://is.gd/hWUhH
• Crime & Police:
  • Gazette: Bowie begins search for new police head; Deputy chief named to acting role http://is.gd/hWTka
  • RT @BowiePatch: Let's try that again: POLICE: Q&A with Bowie's outgoing Chief of Police, Katherine Perez - http://patch.com/A-ct1Q 
• Fire/EMS:
• RT @PGFDPIO: Bicyclist struck SKINNER Bldg on Chapel Drive-Univ of MD. For additional info-contact UMPD.

Government & Politics

• RT @PrinceGeorgesMD: Election Results Official http://bit.ly/ckodlS 
• RT @mdreporter Open government conference sponsored by MD Public Policy Institute highlights the need for transparency. http://bit.ly/fs6rii 
• RT @mdreporter O'Malley has to scramble to fill budget gap; GOP encouraged by winning smaller offices, losing other... http://bit.ly/flQqJu 
• RT @RedMaryland: Politician Heal Thyself: How noble of Delegate Justin Ross (D-Prince George’s) to sponsor ... http://bit.ly/elh0nw 
• RT @MDPolicy: Unemployment benefits slated to end for thousands in #MD after December http://su.pr/2nJL04 #politics #jobs 
• RT @wusa9: Md. Pension Commission To Consider Changes Dec. 13 http://bit.ly/gTHnvf
• Congresswoman Edwards' Statement on President Obama's Announcement of a Two-Year Pay Freeze for Federal Workers http://is.gd/hXWhf 
• Scandals
• RT @eyeonannapolis: Iis PG Cnty going to hell in a handbasket.1st the County Exec, 46 crooked cops & now a councilman assaults an employee?
• PG Monitor: Johnson Administration Not Cooperating?! http://is.gd/hWVhU
• RT @DCAbloob RT @CrimeInTheSuite Jack Johnson case illustrates again for prosecutors, often not the crime but the cover http://bit.ly/g0Y9TF 
• Marilynn Bland:
• RT @postcrime: Prince George's Youth Commission's director charges council member with assault http://wapo.st/eExuwn 
• RT @DCAbloob: RT @mikedebonis: Prince George's Council member Marilynn Bland accused of assault: http://wapo.st/dKT7n9 #pgcounty
• RT @PGD9Politico: Not surprised. RT @dcrussell RT @DCAbloob RT @mikedebonis: Marilynn Bland accused of assault: http://wapo.st/dKT7n9o
• RT @mdreps: Prince George's Pandemonium: RT @marylandmoment: PG's Council member Marilynn Bland (D) accused of assault. http://bit.ly/hIzIx4 
• RT @WTOP: Pr. George's councilmember charged with assault - http://bit.ly/i0EnPy 
• ChvBlog: County Council Member Bland, Charged with Assault. http://is.gd/hYjk0 
• RT @HyattsvllePatch: County Council member Marilynn Bland Charged with Assault #Hyattsville #Patch 
• RT @wusa9: Prince George's Council Member Charged With Assault http://bit.ly/eARYDe 
• Big Brother::
• MDSpeedCameras: Redspeed Camera Van Spontaneously Combusts in Fruitland http://is.gd/hWV0Q (More)
• MDSpeedCameras: Fruitland's 'school zone' speed cameras previously reported to be located OUTSIDE the posted school zone http://is.gd/hWV7z
• RT @RiverdalePatch The Riverdale Park Police Dept is making so much money off the speed cameras that they can fund a new officer's salary. 

Education

• Post: My principal, at Largo High School, is unbiased and supportive (Letter from Robert Kidd) http://is.gd/hWUG8 
• Post: Incoming county executive supports longer school days for younger Prince George's County students http://is.gd/hYjqP 

Business, Transportation & Development

• Examiner: Bus route added connecting Metro and National Harbor http://is.gd/hWUz7 
• ABCNews: Obama administration ordering all local governments to buy new street signs http://is.gd/hX3pL 
• MNCPPC Interactive Citizen Handbook. http://yhoo.it/enHR4S 
• ChvBlog: Council Member Andrea Harrison makes NPR, shopping at Wegmans. http://is.gd/hXUn2

Local (Municipalities)

• Bowie:
• Gazette: Bowie begins search for new police head; Deputy chief named to acting role http://is.gd/hWTka 
• RT @BowiePatch: Let's try that again: POLICE: Q&A with Bowie's outgoing Chief of Police, Katherine Perez - http://patch.com/A-ct1Q 
• Riverdale Park:
• RT @RiverdalePatch The Riverdale Park Police Dept is making so much money off the speed cameras that they can fund a new officer's salary. 

Other

• WaterOnline: Bi-County Water Tunnel Reaches Milestone; WSSC Tunnel Boring Machine "Holes Through" at Stoneybrook http://is.gd/hWUrB 
• RT @TSAgov: Between now and Christmas, the #TSA will be collecting Toys From Tots. #tsagov