|
Power, Killing, Health care, Robbed, + more
|
Joyce Dowling
|
Jan 16, 2006 10:46 PST
|
In this week's message:
* News Stories about Issues
* Calendar
* Announcements
* Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities
* Other e-List News
* Your Feedback
NEWS STORIES
Work Continues To Restore Power
W*USA 9, DC - Jan 16, 2006
Pepco reports this morning on its web site that 26 homes in the
District are without power, 372 in Montgomery and 21 in Prince
George's County.
http://www.wavy.com/Global/story.asp?S=4366727&nav=23ii
Killing Made Easy
Washington Post, United States - Jan 16, 2006
Murders by handguns continue to rock Prince George's County and the
District with a vengeance. http://tinyurl.com/7awk6
Health care behind bars
Washington Times, DC - Jan 14, 2006
Barry L. Stanton appears at ease in his spacious new office as he
discusses key issues at the Prince George's County Correctional
Center in Upper Marlboro.
http://washingtontimes.com/specialreport/20060114-104935-9093r.htm
Robbed in Prince George's -- of Our Peace of Mind
Washington Post, United States - Jan 14, 2006
About a year ago, during the week leading up to Christmas, I decided
to check out the new Target less than a mile from my home in Prince
George's County. http://tinyurl.com/9wynz
Maryland Passes Wal-Mart Health Care Bill
CFO.com Magazine, NY - Jan 13, 2006
"We don't want to kill this giant. We want this giant to behave
itself," said Delegate Anne Healey (D-Prince George's County), the
lead sponsor in the House.
http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/5403650/c_5402666?f=home_todayinfinance
Money Troubles Continue For Prince George's Hospital Center
NBC 4.com, DC - Jan 13, 2006
Prince George's Hospital Center is reportedly in need of advanced
life support to stay in business past spring.
http://www.nbc4.com/news/6051176/detail.html
Maryland vote requires Wal-Mart health benefits
The Spokesman Review, WA - Jan 13, 2006
...Gloria Lawlah, D-Prince George's, a lead sponsor of the
legislation, which drew strong backing from labor unions and health
care advocates.
http://www.spokesmanreview.com/nation_world/story.asp?ID=111047
Judge Orders Md. To Reinstate Aid for 13 Legal Immigrants
Washington Post, United States - Jan 13, 2006
Initially, his order will affect only those children named in the
suit, who include a Montgomery girl with West Nile virus and a Prince
George's County boy.... http://tinyurl.com/7g5gv
Police looking for suspect in airbag thefts
Maryland Gazette, MD - Jan 12, 2006
The Prince George's County Police Department is trying to locate a
man who they suspect has been stealing airbags from vehicles.
http://www.gazette.net/stories/011606/princou120924_31912.shtml
Six people arrested in four homicides
Maryland Gazette, MD - Jan 12, 2006
Six people were arrested between November and December in connection
with four homicides that happened over the last three months in
Kentland, Largo, Seat Pleasant and Oxon Hill, Prince George's County
police said Friday.
http://www.gazette.net/stories/011606/princou120921_31911.shtml
State hopes to break ground on ICC this year
Prince George's County Sentinel, MD - Jan 12, 2006
"Meanwhile other critical transit and traffic bottleneck fixes in
Montgomery and Prince George's will not get fixed.".
http://www.thesentinel.com/295282358409577.php
Free Health Care Offered in Honor Of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s ...
Prince George's County Sentinel, MD - Jan 12, 2006
The Prince George's County Health Department, Kaiser Permanente and
Catholic Charities have teamed up to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.'s
legacy....
http://www.thesentinel.com/282159697887540.php
Four more announce for City Council
Laurel Leader, MD - Jan 12, 2006
Smalls said he also would lobby for Prince George's County
legislation that would return to the city some of the "adequate
public facilities" fees that city developers pay the county.
http://tinyurl.com/c65qq
Some 150 gather to fight strip club opening here
Laurel Leader, MD - Jan 12, 2006
The petition group is gathering signatures on a statement calling on
state and Prince George's County authorities....
http://tinyurl.com/8zoxp
Examiner Editorial - Blowing more than just the food budget
Washington Examiner, DC - Jan 12, 2006
... local commuters would have to $pend more for tolls on the
proposed InterCounty Connector linking Interstates 270 and 95 with
Route 1 in Prince George's County. http://tinyurl.com/9zz8m
Officials Urge Annapolis to Fund Building, Compensation Programs
Washington Post, United States - Jan 11, 2006
With elections nearing and Maryland's treasury in surplus, Prince
George's officials are seeking to parlay the county's political
influence into more state dollars for transit, public safety,
community development and, especially, schools.
http://tinyurl.com/b3k9w
General Assembly convenes with budget surplus
Baltimore Messenger, MD - Jan 11, 2006
However, two delegates, Prince George's County Democrats Anthony
Brown and James Proctor, were absent for that vote.
http://tinyurl.com/d8oak
Forest Heights Mayor Fighting To Keep Job
NBC 4.com, DC - Jan 10, 2006
Outside the Prince George's County courthouse Tuesday, Beck said
she's not giving up without a fight.
http://www.nbc4.com/news/5985160/detail.html
Ehrlich calls for property tax breaks
Baltimore Sun, United States - Jan 9, 2006
"I am not here to dictate to Baltimore County, Howard County, Prince
George's County what their tax rate should be.
http://tinyurl.com/c8oeh
GOP Plots Ascent on Ehrlich's Heels
Washington Post, United States - Jan 8, 2006
And in the state's three largest jurisdictions -- Montgomery, Prince
George's and Baltimore -- Democrats have widened that advantage in
recent years.
http://tinyurl.com/dqqfr
Election Law Reform On Mind Of Md. Lawmakers
WJZ, MD - Jan 8, 2006
Democratic Delegate Victor Ramirez of Prince George's County
sponsored a bill last year to require a study of paper receipts for
Maryland voting machines.
http://wjz.com/local/local_story_008172958.html
Redemption -- Gang intervention offers hope where police fail
Longview Daily News, WA - Jan 7, 2006
Glenn F. Ivey, the elected prosecutor in Prince George's County, Md.,
said more needs to be done to counter heavy recruiting by MS-13.
http://www.tdn.com/articles/2006/01/07/this_day/news01.txt
Lawmakers lay out their agendas
Delmarva Daily Times, MD - Jan 7, 2005
doesn't mean that we're angry at each other. It doesn't mean we don't
like each other," state Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller,
D-27-Prince George's, said at a morning briefing for the Maryland
Association of Counties convention in Cambridge.
http://tinyurl.com/cj7fm
Judge stops town from firing mayor
Washington Times, DC - Jan 7, 2005
A Prince George's County Circuit Court judge yesterday temporarily
prohibited the Forest Heights Town Council from removing its mayor
from office....
http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20060106-112654-2065r.htm
Area Condo Sales Cooling After Record-Setting Year
Washington Post, United States - Jan 6, 2006
Much of the growth is coming in suburban Maryland, where several new
projects are underway in Prince George's County.
http://tinyurl.com/chkbn
Sprawl & Crawl - Platform position - Steve Eldridge
Washington Examiner, DC - Jan 6, 2006
The battle over the proposed InterCounty Connector that would link
Montgomery and Prince George's counties is heating up.
http://tinyurl.com/crtat
Report: PG Study Backs Regulation of Strip Clubs
WJLA, DC - Jan 6, 2006
A study on strip clubs commissioned by the Prince George's County
Council reportedly says they bring crime to their neighborhoods.
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0106/291671.html
Washington Gas Investigates Possible Leak In District Heights
NBC 4.com, DC - Jan 5, 2006
After the March explosion, Washington Gas officials acknowledge there
was a high number of gas leaks in a 100-square mile area of Prince
George's County....
http://www.nbc4.com/news/5866171/detail.html
Smoking now banned in PG bars, restaurants
Laurel Leader, MD - Jan 5, 2006
A law prohibiting smoking in most eating and drinking establishments
in Prince George's County went into effect last week.
http://tinyurl.com/7e5mr
Upper Marlboro Community Calendar
Business Gazette, MD - Jan 5, 2006
In the fall 2006, Prince George's County residents will elect members
of the school board, replacing the current, appointed board. ...
http://www.gazette.net/stories/010506/uppecal205043_31897.shtml
Now is time to restore funding for open spaces
Baltimore Sun, United States - Jan 5, 2006
For more than 35 years, Maryland has stood out as a national leader
in protecting our valuable working lands and open spaces.... For the
past four years, funds dedicated to protect open spaces have been
taken by the administration of Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. and the
legislature and diverted to unrelated purposes.
http://tinyurl.com/7jukv
Housing Appraisals In Md. Rise 67 Percent
Washington Post, United States - Jan 4, 2006
A similar increase was seen in several Prince George's County
communities inside the Beltway, where values rose 71.2 percent.
http://tinyurl.com/74ehp
ICC impact study submitted for federal approval
Baltimore Sun, United States - Jan 4, 2006
The $2.4 billion road is slated to run through northern Montgomery
and Prince George's counties. http://tinyurl.com/6lasg
Baker To Run For Prince George's County Executive
NBC 4.com, DC - Jan 3, 2006
Former Maryland Delegate Rushern Baker is making another run for
executive in Prince George's County, Md.
http://www.nbc4.com/politics/5814046/detail.html
Russett seeks full-time police officer
Baltimore Sun, United States - Jan 1, 2006
In neighboring Prince George's County, voters in Bowie, frustrated by
limited county police resources, recently voted to establish their
own department.
http://tinyurl.com/87k9v
Thanks to student volunteer Daniel Knorr, a student at Johns Hopkins
University, for helping with the news search.
----------------------
CALENDAR
At http://www.localendar.com/public/PGCares
(Still need someone to help update the calendar - please pass on the word!)
Do a search on your zip code for other area events at:
http://www.localendar.com/elsie?JSP=Search
----------------------
ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Monday, January 16th (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr holiday) from 12pm
until 6pm, Freedom Manor will be hosting an informal fundraising event
for the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Feel free to
drop-in anytime between 12pm and 6pm. The purpose of the event is to
collect donations of needed clothes and money for fuel for the youth and
seniors of the reservation. The donations will be made through the Web
Of Life Enterprises, a Native American 503(1c) corporation. If you are
unable to drop in on us on the 16th, please consider donating through
the WOLE web site at www.wole.org. Please visit their web site for the
list of items they are looking for. Our efforts will focus on clothing
which is easier to ship.
*** Prince George's County War on Crime Town Hall Meeting ***
Saturday January 21
11:00am
Riverdale Baptist Church; 1177 Largo Road (Rte 202); Upper Marlboro
Snowdate: January 28, 11am
Join the leaders of Prince George's County for a countywide Town Hall
Meeting to address the recent increase in crime and to focus on ways
to improve the quality of life for all Prince George's County
Citizens. Local television news channels will moderate.
Invited Guests:
Senate President Mike Miller
County Executive Jack Johnson
Council Chairman Tom Dernoga
State's Attorney Glenn Ivey
Annapolis Delegation Chair Carolyn Howard
Sheriff Mike Jackson
Chief of Police Melvin High
Fire Chief Lawrence Sedgewick, Jr
Chair of School Board Beatrice Tignor
Public Safety Director Vernon Herron
For more information contact James Estepp at 301-731-6900 or
<Compose?To=jre-@BIZRoundtable.org>jres-@BIZRoundtable.org or
Brandi Calhoun at 301-602-9584 or
<Compose?To=Clerg-@aol.com>Clergy-@aol.com.
MOTHER'S MILK OF MARYLAND POLITICS: How Special Interests Pile on to
Buy Politicians and the Case for Public Funding of State Campaigns
A forum organized by Common Cause Maryland and hosted by the
Montgomery College Political Science Department, Saturday, January
21, 2006, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Main Theater, Theater Arts Building,
Montgomery College, Manakee Street, Rockville, Maryland. Free
admission and parking. Good will contributions gratefully accepted.
15 minute walk from Rockville Metro Station. For map and directions
visit the website at http://www.montgomerycollege.edu.
LESSONS OF LOSS
Objectives:
Define "loss";
Identify losses at various points in our lives;
Identify assumptions about loss and grieving
and determine if they make sense to our experiences;
Reexamine old losses;
Identify support resources;
Identify and clarify our theology and personal beliefs
around loss, dying, and death; and
Commemorate our loved ones.
Monday Evenings 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Jan. 23 & 30 and Feb. 6 & 13
Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church
7400 Temple Hill Rd.
Camp Springs, MD 20748
301-449-4308
http://www.dmuuc.org/
Childcare Provided!
Free. Advance registration required.
Or email dawnstar.-@dmuuc.org
-------------------
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE POSITION AVAILABLE
Work at home. Free training in through email & phone instruction or
in Brandywine if needed. Internet posting (database entry) and/or
searching. Middle or high school student could receive credit toward
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.
------------------------
OTHER PGCARES E-NEWSLETTER
PGCares-ednews:
For the latest news on Education in Prince George's Co.
Read the archives if you're not subscribed:
http://www.topica.com/lists/PGCares-ednews/read
-------------------
YOUR FEEDBACK
Please send your feedback by replying to this message.: comments
about the service, announcements, news articles, calendar items,
legislation, etc. If you appreciate receiving these newsletters and
would like to see them more regularly or more informative with a more
up-to-date web site about our county resources, please let local
business-owners know about sponsoring and you can also sponsor - no
minimum amount for individuals unless you use PayPal, then it's $10
minimum. See http://www.pgcares.com/sponsors.html Thank you for your
interest in Prince George's County and being a Prince Georgian who
cares.
--
Sincerely,
Joyce Dowling
Developer, Prince Georgians Care
http://www.PGCares.com
Join our Message Board Forums to show the world we care.:
http://forums.delphiforums.com/pgcares/start
For weekly news, join PGCares-news
<mailto:PGCares-new-@topica.com>
|
|
 |
|
