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Gifts, Candidates, HIV-AIDS, Development, + more
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Joyce Dowling
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Dec 03, 2005 18:54 PST
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In this week's message:
* Unique gift certificates available
* News Stories about Issues
* Calendar
* Announcements
* Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities
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NEWS STORIES
O'Malley may put Brown on ticket
Baltimore Sun, United States - Dec 3, 2005
Anthony G. Brown, an African-American lawyer who served in Iraq,
about becoming his running mate, a source close to the Prince
George's County Democrat...
http://tinyurl.com/bzvur
HIV-AIDS Care in Md. Inadequate, Study Finds
Washington Post, United States - Dec 1, 2005
In focus groups of Latino residents and surveys of service providers
in Prince George's and Montgomery counties, the study also found that
most pamphlets...
http://tinyurl.com/droab
County blocks Bozzuto development
Laurel Leader, MD - Dec 1, 2005
The Prince George's County Council Tuesday dealt a blow to
controversial plans by the Bozzuto Development Co. to build a
469-unit housing development at Contee Road and Cherry Lane.
http://tinyurl.com/d26q6
Prince George's Mandates Saving Historic Sites
Washington Post, United States - Nov 30, 2005
The Prince George's County Council voted yesterday to require that
relics of the county's history, such as tobacco barns and slave
cabins, be protected...
http://tinyurl.com/dmnrx
Governor defends reforms in juvenile services system
Baltimore Sun, United States - Nov 30, 2005
...and the Cheltenham Youth Facility in Prince George's County.
http://tinyurl.com/7npcz
Authorities: Hacker Broke Into Emergency Communications System
NBC 4.com, DC - Nov 29, 2005
\Authorities said a computer hacker has broken into the emergency
communications system in Prince George's County.
http://www.nbc4.com/news/5431542/detail.html
Dimensions sets its sights on Bowie for new hospital
Washington Business Journal, DC - Nov 29, 2005
... would create more than 300 jobs to staff the hospital, has to
figure out a way to pay for it and other projects planned for Prince
George's County, including a $250 million hospital in the Landover
area.
http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2005/11/28/story3.html
Danger on state roads
Baltimore Sun, United States - Nov 29, 2005
John A. Giannetti Jr., a Prince George's County Democrat, said
yesterday that he would introduce legislation that would give
drunken-driver probation officers...
http://tinyurl.com/an839
De Francis Issues Pimlico Warning
Baltimore Jewish Times, MD - Nov 24, 2005
At one time, bills called for 11,500 slots, to be split 3,500 each at
Pimlico, Laurel and Rosecroft Raceway, in Prince George's County...
http://www.jewishtimes.com/News/5205.stm
Allan Lichtman's Senate Run
Baltimore Jewish Times, MD - Nov 24, 2005
There have been stories about him in the major newspapers. He has
handed out leaflets at a Prince George's County metro station.
http://www.jewishtimes.com/News/5207.stm
Prince George's pivotal in '06 vote
Baltimore Sun, United States - Nov 23, 2005
"The '06 election is going to be won or lost in Prince George's,"
said state Sen. ... "The governor was in Prince George's two days
ago. Mfume was there.
http://tinyurl.com/cv3cr
Johnson Sees Gains Despite Record Killings
Washington Post, United States - Nov 22, 2005
As Prince George's surpassed its all-time annual record for killings
this week, County Executive Jack B. Johnson's administration said
yesterday that the county has turned the corner on combating
homicides in the second half of this year.
http://tinyurl.com/bgx4m
Work on Route 2-Route 50 interchange nearly complete
Annapolis Capital, MD - Nov 20, 2005
Not only are you getting traffic from people who live here, but
everyone shopping here from Prince George's and Anne Arundel
counties.".
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2005/11_20-75/TOP
Ehrlich to issue clean air plan
Baltimore Sun, United States - Nov 18, 2005
...he's calling it 'clean air plus' for Maryland," said state Del.
James Hubbard, a Democrat from Prince George's County.
http://tinyurl.com/anfkh
Steele Declares for Senate
tattleronline.com, MD - Nov 18, 2005
Steele, who lives in Largo, chose Prince George's Community College
for his announcement. Steele referenced Martin Luther King Jr ...
http://www.tattleronline.com/artman/publish/article_1164.shtml
Facing Md. Vote on Health Care, Wal-Mart Hires Extra Lobbyists
WBOC TV 16, MD - Nov 18, 2005
While Wal-Mart is reaching out to black lawmakers, Delegate Joanne
Benson, D-Prince George's, said it would be difficult for members of
the caucus to switch...
http://www.wboc.com/Global/story.asp?S=4137920&nav=MXEF
Md. to Restrict Coal-Burning Power Plants
Washington Post, United States - Nov 18, 2005
...Paul G. Pinsky (D-Prince George's), whose own fresh-air
legislation drew opposition from the governor during the last General
Assembly session.
http://tinyurl.com/csjl5
Day laborers seen as a local issue
Washington Times, DC - Nov 18, 2005
They're the ones who can make that type of legislation come
through.". Prince George's County Council member Will Campos, a
Democrat, agreed.
http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20051117-102232-6743r.htm
As Smoking Bans Gain, Some Hold Their Breath
Washington Post, United States - Nov 17, 2005
Kelly Thrower said she was not happy about the smoking ban passed in
Prince George's County last week. Howard and the District might be
next.
http://tinyurl.com/aq6te
Prince George's, DC Police Close More Than 50 Cases
NBC 4.com, DC - Nov 15, 2005
A joint effort of police in Prince George's County, Md., and the
District resulted in the arrests of more than 30 suspects in at least
50 ...
http://www.nbc4.com/news/5331623/detail.html
State receives more help to stop gang activity
Richmond Times Dispatch, VA - Nov 12, 2005
Maryland Regional Gang Initiative will get a $2 million grant to fund
anti-gang units in the police departments of both Montgomery and
Prince George's counties... http://tinyurl.com/bzodj
PG Council to Investigate Permitting After Nightclub Shooting
WJLA, DC - Nov 12, 2005
Prince George's County officials are preparing to investigate how a
club that was the site of a fatal shooting last weekend got its
license to operate.
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/1105/277166.html
Youth Activism Takes Many Forms in US
Voice of America - Nov 14, 2005
At 31, he is the youngest member of the Prince George's County
Council. "I was new to politics," he said. "I was so young. I'm the
first Hispanic.
http://www.voanews.com/english/2005-11-14-voa62.cfm
Adult Crime, Adult Time for Kids?
Connect For Kids, D.C. - Nov 14, 2005
"Being charged as an adult, it can take half your life away," said
Eddie, a 17-year-old in Prince George's County, Maryland.
http://www.connectforkids.org/node/236?tn=hp/1
Here are some of the calls we have received lately:
Hagerstown Morning Herald, MD - Nov 14, 2005
"I'll bet that none of the council members who voted for the smoking
ban in Prince George's County are smokers. How fair does that seem?".
http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=124339&format=html
Will They Come?
Washington Post, United States - Nov 13, 2005
Not nearly as much as a year or two ago, though. The vacancy rate in
Prince George's County dropped to 10.9 percent during the third
quarter....
http://tinyurl.com/dxmbb
Steele's run may be race vs. party
Washington Times, DC - Nov 11, 2005
"I think at that point I'd be saying that I am endorsing the
Democratic ticket," said Delegate Obie Patterson, Prince George's
County Democrat...
http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20051112-123731-5703r.htm
Washington Area Hot Real Estate Market is Cooling
WTOP, D.C. - Nov 11, 2005
Sales are more stable in Prince George's County. Real estate agents
say the market is making a health turn back to normal.
http://www.wtopnews.com/index.php?nid=25&sid=619527
Anti-Gang Efforts May Get $5 Million
Washington Post, United States - Nov 10, 2005
Included in the legislation, which will be voted on next week by the
Senate and is expected to pass, is $2.5 million to fund Northern
Virginia's Regional Gang Task Force and $2.3 million for Maryland's
Regional Gang Initiative -- money that officials say will "keep
Montgomery and Prince George's County communities safer."
http://tinyurl.com/as7fd
News briefs
Laurel Leader, MD - Nov 10, 2005
Prince George's County State's Attorney Glenn F. Ivey withdrew his
name from consideration for statewide office last week and announced
plans instead to run....
Police strategy put under scrutiny
Business Gazette - Gaithersburg,MD,USA - Nov 10, 2005
Some Clinton residents are concerned about an understaffed police
department, and they want increased police visibility ...
<http://www.gazette.net/stories/111005/clinnew232436_31914.shtml>
Strip bar prepares to open
Laurel Leader, MD - Nov 10, 2005
Prince George's County Circuit Court Judge Ronald Schiff on Monday
ended a temporary injunction barring the sale of the Club Amazon
nightclub at Route 1...
Hospital operator nixes pension freeze
Washington Times, DC - Nov 9, 2005
The president of Prince George's Hospital Center said yesterday
officials have scrapped a plan to freeze employees' pensions, though
the company still faces a financial shortfall of millions of dollars
per year.
http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20051109-114137-7131r.htm
Prince George's Officials Appear Before Grand Jury
NBC 4.com, DC - Nov 9, 2005
The Maryland state prosecutor investigating allegations of kickbacks
for government contracts in Prince George's County...
http://www.nbc4.com/news/5290382/detail.html
Anti-Smoking Forces Surround District
DCist.com, DC - Nov 9, 2005
Ok, that may be a little dramatic of a description, but it's somewhat
true -- with the decision of Prince George's County to go smoke-free
in bars...
http://tinyurl.com/ce3vp
Local Police Departments Not 'a Slap in the Face,' Chief Says
WTOP, D.C. - Nov 9, 2005
So what does Prince George's County Police Chief Melvin High think
about the split? "I don't see that as a slap in the face.
http://www.wtopnews.com/index.php?sid=616908&nid=25
Mfume Gets Endorsements from Prince George's Democrats
WBOC TV 16, MD - Nov 8, 2005
Prince George's County Executive ... They could give a boost to his
campaign because of the large Democratic vote in Prince George's
County.
http://www.wboc.com/Global/story.asp?S=4090565&nav=QEMt
Pr. George's Switches Job Firms After Audit
Washington Post, United States - Nov 7, 2005
Prince George's County has shaken up the management of its federal
jobs funding after the disclosure of fiscal lapses and questionable
transactions...
http://tinyurl.com/dx8s4
Md. Farmers Eye Contrasting Paths
Washington Post, United States - Nov 7, 2005
Land values are surging and agribusinesses are struggling, putting
longtime farmers near the border with Prince George's County in a
bind.
http://tinyurl.com/88ecb
New Law Could Signal Shift to Slow Growth
WTOP, D.C. - Nov 7, 2005
Prince George's County is undoing a law passed last November that
limited development based on response time for emergency services.
http://www.wtopnews.com/index.php?nid=25&sid=615186
Rise in Wages Puts DC Among Top 10 in Country
Washington Post, United States - Nov 7, 2005
Workers in Alexandria got bigger percentage raises than workers in
the District, with a 5.1 percent raise to $972.... Prince George's,
up 1.1 percent to $797; and Frederick, down 2.4 percent to $725.
http://tinyurl.com/cfg37
Prince George's Contracts Inquiry Widens
Washington Post, United States - Nov 3, 2005
The Maryland state prosecutor's office is investigating two contracts
awarded by Prince George's County to the chairman of County Executive
Jack B. Johnson's ...
http://tinyurl.com/atgvv
Race becomes issue in Md. Senate campaign
Bradenton Herald, United States - Nov 3, 2005
Democratic state Delegate Anthony Brown, a black man from Prince
George's County, a suburb of Washington, said that in Prince George's
especially, "African-Americans are much more willing these days to
evaluate candidates based on what they stand for."
http://www.bradenton.com/mld/bradenton/news/breaking_news/13075498.htm
Vice Mayor Calls Municipal League Racist
Montgomery County Sentinel, MD - Nov 3, 2005
Walls, along with other Prince George's County officials, recently
founded the Maryland Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, arguing
that African Americans are underrepresented in the league's
constituency groups, as well as on the board of directors. "Of the 31
members of the league's board of directors, there are only three
African Americans, but the majority of members come from Prince
George's County, a predominately black county," Walls said.
http://www.thesentinel.com/284624106531985.php
Town Council Wants Forest Heights Mayor Prosecuted
WTOP, D.C. - Nov 3, 2005
The small Prince George's County town on the Maryland border with DC
made news back in June when Beck threatened to bring town business to
a halt after ...
http://www.wtopnews.com/?sid=611466&nid=428
Ivey to Seek Same, Not Higher, Office
Washington Post, United States - Nov 3, 2005
Prince George's County State's Attorney Glenn F. Ivey, ending months
of speculation, announced yesterday that he will not join the long
list of politicians ...
http://tinyurl.com/8cp9v
Governor Proposes Review Of Md. Election Laws
WBAL Channel.com, MD - Nov 1, 2005
Another Democrat, Delegate Obie Patterson of Prince George's County,
said the governor should explain why the vetoed bills shouldn't
simply be reconsidered....
http://www.thewbalchannel.com/news/5220271/detail.html
Lawmakers Could Ease New Development Restrictions
WBAL Channel.com, MD - Nov 1, 2005
Prince George's County Council members will consider guidelines that
would allow development to move forward even if projects can't ...
http://www.thewbalchannel.com/news/5220224/detail.html
Five County Employees To Testify Before Grand Jury
Standard-Speaker, PA - Oct 28, 2005
A special grand jury will determine if Prince George's County
employees accepted bribes for personal or political gain, and the ...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9848875/
Thanks to student volunteer Daniel Knorr, a student at Johns Hopkins
University, for helping with the news search.
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CALENDAR
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
*** Peace & Justice Coalition Looks at Radioactive Weapons ***
Peace & Justice Coalition of Prince George's County
Sunday, December 11, 5:00 pm
Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road
"Poison DUst: A New Look at U.S.Radioactive Weapons"
Directed and edited by Sue Harris and the People's Video Network; final
edits by Michael J. Sudyn, Flying Dreams.
Produced by the Depleted Uranium Education Project, 2005.
This film dramatizes still another fault to find with the occupation of Iraq-
and indeed with military methods of the Cold War period onward.
Poison Dust begins with the story of three young National Guardsmen,
veterans of a 2003 tour of duty in Iraq, who learn that uranium poisoning
from U.S. weapons caused their mysterious ailments- and those of thousands
of other GI's and countless Iraqi citizens. Then medical experts document
how depleted uranium contamination spreads, and activists discuss the
Pentagon's cover-up efforts and the growing worldwide resistance.
Audience discussion will follow. Greenbelt Access Television will
videotape the event to show later on local cable TV.
www.justpeace-pgmd.org
justpe-@earthlink.net
301-577-2350 or 301-474-1353
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community service requirement, but any age may apply - it could help
your resume to add internet experience. Reply to this email or call
301-782-9922.
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