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Justice, Abducted Teens, Break-Ins, + more
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Joyce Dowling
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Feb 10, 2006 17:09 PST
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NEWS STORIES
A Bit of Justice at Last
Washington Post - United States - Feb 9, 2006
The Justice Department investigation into allegations of brutality
and racism by the Prince George's department ended a year ago....
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/05/AR2006020500806.html>
Police: Abducted Teens Forced To Rob Banks
NBC4 - Feb 9, 2006
Police in Prince George's County, Md., are investigating two
incidents in which teenagers were abducted and then forced to rob a
bank. If you have any information about these incidents you are asked
to call the Prince George's County Police Department's Robbery Unit
at (301) 772-4905. <http://treets.nbc4.com/svc/lnk.cfm?l=68832857&t=1>
Series of Break-Ins Bedevils Large Churches in Pr. George's
Washington Post - United States - Fe 9, 2006
Tens of thousands of dollars were stolen from one of the wealthiest
and most prominent churches in Prince George's County over the
weekend....
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/08/AR2006020802182.html>
Sex-crime bill would provide facts about similar crimes
Towson Jeffersonian, MD - Fe 9, 2006
...Brochin's bill, which has been cross-filed in the House of
Delegates by Prince George's County Democrat Del. Anthony Brown, is
based on current federal law.
http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=811&NewsID=695959&CategoryID=9045&show=localnews&om=1
City blasts delay in dredging
Laurel Leader, MD - Feb 9, 2006
Laurel officials are angry with a decision by the Prince George's
County Department of Environmental Resources to put off dredging
Laurel Lakes.
http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=810&NewsID=695800&CategoryID=5845&show=localnews&om=1
Violence, Drugs and Questions That Youths Need to Answer
Washington Post - United States - Feb 8, 2006
In Prince George's County the other day, two teenagers were charged
with five counts of attempted murder for allegedly firing a
handgun....
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/07/AR2006020701722.html>
Democrats Consider Widening Ehrlich's Air Pollution Plan
WTOP, D.C. - Feb 8, 2006
Delegate James Hubbard, a Democrat from Prince George's County who
sponsored the bill, said Ehrlich's proposal is "kind of a day late
and a dollar short....
http://www.wtopnews.com/index.php?nid=25&sid=692610
Veterans Hear Encouraging Words from Md. Senate Committee
WJLA, DC - Feb 7, 2006
Senator Ulysses Currie, of Prince George's County says he believes a
bill will be passed this year.
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0206/300683.html
PG County Officials Meet Potential Bidders for Ailing Hospital
WJLA, DC - Feb 7, 2006
Prince George's County officials are looking for a university or
nonprofit medical system to rebuild the financially struggling PG
Hospital Center.
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0206/300680.html
Taxes, fees found to be key to state's $2 billion surplus
Baltimore Sun, United States - Feb 7, 2006
...Ulysses Currie, a Prince George's County Democrat who chairs the
Budget and Taxation Committee. "The big part of the picture is that
the economy turned around.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-md.fiscal07feb07,1,1229129.story?coll=bal-local-headlines
Bill would require police to tape interviews
Annapolis Capital, MD - Feb 6, 2006
Prince George's County police started videotaping suspect interviews
in 2002 after the department was harshly criticized for interrogation
tactics in homicide....
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2006/02_06-23/GOV
Group home reform proposed
Baltimore Sun, United States - Feb 5, 2006
...Ulysses Currie, chairman of the Budget and Taxation Committee and
a Prince George's Democrat, who favor consolidation say it's a
necessary step.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-md.group05feb05,1,5434919.story?coll=bal-local-headlines
PG County hopes to boost flagging retail base
Washington Times, DC - Feb 2, 2006
Prince George's County made an appeal to retail developers yesterday
in a daylong event showcasing the county's affluent demographics....
http://washingtontimes.com/business/20060202-100121-8190r.htm
Busch blocks vote on marriage
Washington Times, DC - Feb 2, 2006
... Kelly of Allegany County, Darryl A. Kelley of Prince George's
County and Theodore Sophocleus of Anne Arundel County -- joined
Republicans in opposition to it.
http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20060202-103622-4070r.htm
Large road projects come to county
Business Gazette - Feb 2, 2006
Half a dozen major road projects worth more than $300 million are
getting underway in Prince George's County over the next 18 months,
creating some temporary inconvenience as the state works to expand or
improve road arteries.
<http://www.gazette.net/stories/020206/princou182626_31959.shtml>
Pr. George's Bill Would Require Apartment Security
Washington Post - United States - Feb 2, 2006
Prince George's County Executive Jack B. Johnson said yesterday that
he will create legislation within the days for the County Council
requiring apartment....
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/01/AR2006020102307.html>
House passes first lobbying changes
Baltimore Sun, United States - Feb 2, 2006
... Albert R. Wynn, a Democrat from Prince George's County, voted
against them. Wynn's office did not respond to a request for comment
last night.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nationworld/bal-te.gym02feb02,1,1520158.story?coll=bal-nationworld-headlines
Dwyer leads charge for state amendment
Annapolis Capital, MD - Feb 1, 2006
... Joseph Vallario, D-Prince George's, when he asked Mr. Dwyer to
talk without reading from a sheet of paper, a common request that
chairmen make.
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2006/02_01-37/GOV
Energy, education plans win bipartisan support
Baltimore Sun, United States - Feb 1, 2006
...Albert R. Wynn, a Democrat from Prince George's County, also were
excited by Bush's call for the country to "break the addiction" to
foreign oil....
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nationworld/bal-te.react01feb01,1,7082717.story?coll=bal-news-nation
Repeal is sought on gas-cost control
Baltimore Sun, United States - Feb 1, 2006
... should let the market decide, that's nice, but it doesn't reflect
the reality of how this works," said Moe, who also represents parts
of Prince George's County ...
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-md.notebook01feb01,1,3458589.story?coll=bal-local-headlines
For Third Time, Johnson Offers A Pick for Planning Board Chief
Washington Post, United States - Feb 1, 2006
Prince George's County Executive Jack B. Johnson (D) nominated
veteran planner Sam Parker yesterday to lead the powerful board that
controls development.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/31/AR2006013101514.html
Sources: Dimensions close to deal with UMd.
MSNBC - Jan 30, 2006
... that would provide much-needed life support to the ailing
hospital company, which operates a handful of health care facilities
in Prince George's County. ... http://msnbc.msn.com/id/11096649/
Maryland Raises Minimum Wage
Prince George's County Sentinel, MD - Jan 27, 2006
Del. Pauline Menes (D-Prince George's) said she felt Maryland's
workers were in need of a raise, which is why she voted to override
Gov. Ehrlich's veto.
http://www.thesentinel.com/298510987111249.php
Baker Files for County Executive Seat
Prince George's County Sentinel, MD - Jan 27, 2006
... become a single-issue campaign about crime, Rushern Baker filed
paperwork last Wednesday in hopes of winning the county executive
seat of Prince George's County ...
http://www.thesentinel.com/331107715680247.php
Thanks to student volunteer Daniel Knorr, a student at Johns Hopkins
University, for helping with the news search.
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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
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
*** "Dance of Death: The Plight of U.S. Soldiers in Iraq" ***
Next in the Progressive Film Series by Peace & Justice Coalition, Prince
George's County, co-sponsored by Neighbors United for Justice and Peace:
FILM: "Dance of Death: The Plight of U.S. Soldiers in Iraq" (This is a
segment from Shocking and Awful- a twelve-part study of the U.S. occupation
of Iraq from Deep Dish T.V. Network)
DETAILS: Mark Read coordinated the Dance of Death segment. In it you'll hear
young combat veterans from the ongoing war, with members of their families
speak out about how they've coped day-to-day in Iraq and why they oppose
this war. Join in a general discussion afterward- of the film, the war, and
how we might join the resistance to the continuing occupation of Iraq and to
the high-pressure military recruitment underway here at home. The discussion
will be videotaped for cablecasting on local stations.
DATE: Saturday, February 18, 2006
TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Joe's Movement Emporium, 3802 34th Street, Mt. Rainier, MD (near
the corner of Rhode Island Ave and 34th Street near the traffic circle)
DIRECTIONS: If traveling by car on Rte 1 / Rhode Island Ave (towards
Baltimore) approach the Mount Rainier "roundabout" and follow the circle all
the way around so that you can take a right (going north) on 34th Street.
Take a left into the parking lot next to Joe's. If traveling by bus take a
bus route that stops at the above address. Exit the bus, crossover Rhode
Island Ave and walk up 34th Street. Joe's will be on the left-hand side.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Peace & Justice Coalition, Lucy Duff, (301) 577-2350
or justpe-@earthlink.net
& Neighbors United for Justice and Peace, Joe Robbins, robbi-@msn.com
*** "RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN TIMES OF CONFLICT: A NEW PATH FORWARD" ***
Mark you calendars for Feb. 26 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM. I hope to see you
there. Here's the full announcement.:
The Islamic Society of Southern Prince George's County
Extends an invitation to an Interfaith Community Discussion on
"Religious Tolerance in Times of Conflict; A New Path Forward"
Invited presenters:
Jewish, Rabbi Steve Wiseman
Muslim, Mr. Lloyd Davis, Islamic Society of Southern Prince
George's County
Christian, Professor George McLean, Catholic University
Unitarian, Rev. John Crestwell Jr. Davies Memorial Unitarian
Universalist Church.
Date: February 26, 2006. Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
Location: Islamic Society of Southern Prince George's County
7400 Temple Hill Road, Camp Springs, Maryland 20748
For More information call
Khalil Shadeed
301-595-5999 extension 23.
e-mail: Kha-@igprinting.com
** TEACH - MAKE A DIFFERENCE **
If this message is not for you, please pass it on, printable fliers
are available.:
The Prince George's County Public Schools is seeking high-achieving,
motivated professionals with a Bachelor's Degree who are interested
in pursuing a career that makes a difference. You can obtain a
Maryland Teaching Certificate in just one year in the PGCPS
Alternative Certification Program.
Learn more about this opportunity from our website and by attending
our Information Session.
www.residentteacherprogram.org
February 25, 2006 - 10:00 am to 12 noon
Sasscer Administration Building
14201 School Lane
Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772
*** NORTHERN AREA SPRING ENRICHMENT DAY CAMPS FOR KIDS ***
Spring Enrichment Day Camps for boys and girls ages 5-12 are being
offered from Monday, April 10, 2006 through Friday, April 14 to
coincide with spring vacation from the Prince George's County Board
of Education. Camps will be conducted at most Northern Area community
centers, dependent on sufficient registration, from 9 am - 4:30 pm,
with extended care available. Costs vary at each location. Call
your local community center for exact information.
A wide variety of enrichment camp themes are available including:
Green Acres Farm Camp, swimming, arts, basketball, computer, dance,
and soccer as well as general recreation camps. These camps are
designed with the goal of creating an enjoyable, safe environment
providing new skills and ideas to youth during spring vacation.
Registrations are now being accepted on a first come, first served
basis with limited space available. To register, visit your local
Northern Area community center and set up your SMARTlink family
account today, or call 301- 445-4500, TTY 301-445-4512 for more
information.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission,
Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the
participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the
facility two weeks in advance of the program to request an
accommodation (i.e., sign language interpreter, support staff, etc.).
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