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Oxon Hill High launches sex education campaign
Seeded on Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:48 PM EST ()
Laughter and giggling could be heard throughout the Oxon Hill High School gymnasium as freshmen were asked questions relating to parts of the female and male anatomies and about common justifications for having sex or for not using protection during sex. But toward the end of …
Prince George's Co. $126M in the red - WTOP.com
Seeded on Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:10 PM EST ()
Prince George's County estimates it will be about $126 million in the red in the coming fiscal year.
New bus routes gather speed to make parking, drives easier for south county residents
Seeded on Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:13 PM EST ()
Prince George’s officials hope several proposed bus routes and route expansions in south county will ease commutes and parking for residents, and plan to set up a public task force to work on the final approved routes. Officials from the county’s Department of Publ …
2 Pr. George's lawmakers push bill to speed any convicted public official's resignation - The Washington Post
Seeded on Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:00 PM EST (The Washington Post)
Two state lawmakers from Prince George’s want to make sure that the Johnson scenario is not repeated. A bill introduced this week by Del. Jolene Ivey and Sen.
Prince George's files to demolish historic school
Seeded on Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:54 PM EST ()
Prince George’s County has filed paperwork to demolish the Old Marlboro Elementary School building, to the dismay of Upper Marlboro officials and residents who previously had requested the county either preserve or renovate the building. In its application, received Jan.
Prince George's tries to heat up student interest in firefighting
Seeded on Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:39 PM EST ()
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III and schools Superintendent William R. Hite Jr.
Hundreds of Bowie elementary students moving to new schools in fall
Seeded on Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:34 PM EST ()
After failing to convince school officials to keep existing boundaries, parents at the two Bowie elementary schools most widely affected say their focus now is to make the transition easy for hundreds of local students set to move to new schools next year. Children take their …
Great minds think alike in Capitol Heights Elementary think tank
Seeded on Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:32 PM EST ()
Before arriving at Capitol Heights Elementary School in 2009, Principal Herman Whaley knew it would take more than teachers to boost the school's test scores. Whaley brought to Capitol Heights Elementary the concept of a community think tank — a network of businesses, ch …
THE 3-MINUTE INTERVIEW: Karen Maria Alston | Washington Examiner
Seeded on Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:49 PM EST ()
Alston is a Washington-based entrepreneur and the head of Alston Marketing. Founded in 2002, the firm has a diverse roster of clients that has included the Walter E.
AmericanTowns Heroes: Chris Willden Acts Quickly to Save the Lives of Trapped Children - Salt Lake City, UT - 22 - AmericanTowns.com
Seeded on Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:41 AM EST ()
Two children are alive today because of the quick thinking and heroic efforts of former police officer Chris Willden. Willden was the first on the scene when a car skidded off the road into an icy river, trapping an adult and three children inside.
School board approves boundary, program changes
Seeded on Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:03 PM EST ()
The Prince George’s County school board voted 8-1 to approve a plan that will affect about 4,000 students in the 2012-2013 school year as the school system looks to balance enrollment numbers across the county’s nearly 200 schools. The controversial plan to alter s …
A portrait of black women - The Washington Post
Seeded on Mon Jan 23, 2012 4:09 PM EST (The Washington Post)
Results of a survey paint a a complex portrait of black women who feel confident but vulnerable, who have high self-esteem and see physical beauty as important, who find career success more vital to them than marriage.
Prince George's County: Program brings iPads to classrooms - baltimoresun.com
Seeded on Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:54 PM EST (The Baltimore Sun)
Instead of solving math problems with pencil and paper in Christina Jerome's eighth-grade classroom at Charles Carroll Middle School, students add and subtract with a simple swipe of a finger. They're using iPads to take notes, study for quizzes and review homework, part of a …
Prince George's County unveils emergency alert notification system - The Washington Post
Seeded on Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:30 PM EST (The Washington Post)
Prince George’s County is making it easier for residents to learn about emergencies and severe weather in the area. A new system is allowing residents to receive emergency notifications and alerts through email, text messages and pages. The alert system is voluntary but …
Prince George's hospital plan should not rely on slots dollars, Baker says - Maryland Politics - The Washington Post
Seeded on Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:54 PM EST (The Washington Post)
Officials working on plans for a regional hospital to replace ailing Prince George’s Hospital Center say they expect by late March to know how many beds are needed and what type of outpatient health care is needed for the county’s nearly 1 million residents. And th …
WSSC proposes 7.5 percent increase for residents in Montgomery, Prince George's counties - The Washington Post
Seeded on Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:10 PM EST (The Washington Post)
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission officials say they are proposing a 7.5 percent fee increase to water and sewer fees. The agency serves about 1.8 million residents in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
Prince George's County Cracks Down on Illegal Dance Clubs: DCist
Seeded on Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:56 PM EST ()
There has to be a Footloose-like spinoff in the making in Prince George's County. WJLA reports today that the two operators of a nightclub located in Capitol Heights will plead guilty today to operating a dance hall without a license.
Gazette.Net: Community members invited to comment on schools budget
Seeded on Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:13 PM EST ()
Prince George’s residents may weigh in on the proposed fiscal 2013 budget for Prince George’s County Public Schools at two community forums later this month. The forums, which both start at 6:30 p.m., are scheduled for Tuesday at Gwynn Park Middle School in Brandyw …
In Maryland, a prescription for better health care - The Washington Post
Seeded on Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:38 PM EST (The Washington Post)
Maryland is near the top of the national rankings in median household income, but the state’s great wealth does not equal good health for everyone. Instead, the state has troubling clusters of chronic disease, low-birth-weight babies and limited access to health care for …
NAACP: Death Penalty a Cost Issue | Political News and Opinion from a Multicultural Point of View
Seeded on Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:52 AM EST ()
The NAACP is urging the Maryland legislature to abolish the death penalty. The organization’s action comes on the heels of efforts to stop the execution of Troy Davis last year.
Annie's Project focuses on farming - The Star Democrat: Life
Seeded on Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:51 AM EST ()
Annie's Project focuses on the many aspects of farm management and is designed to empower women in overall farm decision-making and to build local networks throughout the state. The target audience is farm women with a passion for business, agriculture and involvement in the f …
New process for proposed PGCPS budget could eliminate elective programs
Seeded on Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:43 AM EST ()
Before Wednesday’s Prince George’s County Board of Education budget hearing, Laurel High School English and journalism teacher Robert Giuliani handed out copies of the school’s award-winning student newspaper.
Prince George's council has a lot on its plate - The Washington Post
Seeded on Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:37 AM EST (The Washington Post)
This year, council members said, they plan to seek ways to shore up education, environmental programs, economic development and public safety, and complete an overhaul of ethics rules that began in last year’s state legislature. It won’t be easy. Many council memb …
Hospital, schools top priorities in 2012 for Prince George's - The Washington Post
Seeded on Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:35 AM EST (The Washington Post)
Obtaining funding for school construction, infrastructure improvements and a new hospital will be top priorities this year and during the upcoming General Assembly session, said Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L.
C. Anthony Muse Thinks He's It in Senate Bid | Political News and Opinion from a Multicultural Point of View
Seeded on Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:40 PM EST ()
C. Anthony Muse, a well-known minister who leads the Ark of Safety Christian Church in Upper Marlboro, MD, and a state senator representing southern Prince George’s County, will take on U.S. Sen.
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LAUREL – August 17, 2009: The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is organizing with the Alice Ferguson Foundation a river cleanup along the Potomac River at Accokeek on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to Noon.
Volunteers are invited to join WSSC and the Alice Ferguson Foundation in a river cleanup, starting at 2301 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD. Gloves and bags will be provided by WSSC, but volunteers are encouraged to wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty and wet.
The cleanup will occur on the Potomac River overlooking Mount Vernon. Some steep walking may be required and some areas will be wet and muddy. WSSC has a wastewater treatment plant located in the area and near the Alice Ferguson Foundation's Hard Bargain Farm.
WHO: WSSC and Alice Ferguson Foundation
WHAT: Citizens' Cleanup on the Potomac
WHERE: Alice Ferguson Foundation, 2601 Bryan Point, Accokeek, MD
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to Noon
INFO: WSSC, (301) 206-8100 or kknox@wsscwater.com— Kim Knox
I am a single mother of a seven year old, full time student , and a fulltime employee. I live in Landover with my elderly mother and we are constantly subjected to the crime and disturbance of our neighbors. We are constantly facing eviction because the rent is so expensive to pay every month. I am trying to provide a better life for us but the circumstances make it so hard. I believe that the women that receive assistance from the county or state have it made compared to the women who struggle to get to work and support their children. I am really frustrated and fed up. I recently applied to add my name to the 2008 waiting list for rental assistance and was turned down. I guess i need to have 4 more kids and choose not to work and not to go school and not take care of my mother in order to recive help from this county or state. I just wish that there were more programs geared to helping the single working parent with mininum income. We should not have to suffer because we want more out of life. I tried to contact the housing authority on several occasion and was just transfered to someone's voicemail and never get any anwsers. Please, Please , Please let me know if there are any programs that I may qualify for. Thanks for Listening
Apparently I can't give a news story more than one major category tag. I don't know why I didn't notice this before. So stories like the ones about kids being kicked out of school for not having vaccinations and the county threatening to arrest parents can't be labeled with all 3: Education, Heath, and Politics. If you have a suggestion for how this can be done, please let me know.
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I've started another blog where we can discuss Race Matters in Prince George's Co. & the USA. Links to Van Caldwell's column on "whiteness" is there along with links to subsequent letters to the editor.
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Just a note from the person who created this blog: To let you know about my addition of the tag "racial". I'm studying anti-racism and I notice racial content in soooo many articles. So I decided to see what percentage of the articles contain racial content. If you're interested here's a link to my personal anti-racism resources page.
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