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Cornish resigns, New school CEO, Planning chair, + more
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Joyce Dowling
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Feb 25, 2006 12:08 PST
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FROM THE MARYLAND GAZETTE: <http://www.gazette.net/princegeorgescty/>
Johnson cabinet member resigns
Alfonso Cornish is leaving his job as deputy chief administrative officer.
Deasy: Solutions, not race, are main focus
The finalist for Prince George's County schools CEO says his mission
is to bring the same assurance of a quality education to the majority
African-American student population that most white students have
historically enjoyed nationwide.
Planning Board chair prepares to step down
For more than a decade, Elizabeth M. Hewlett functioned as a scale
that balanced the desires of developers seeking opportunity in a
county ripe for new construction against the wishes of residents who
wanted their cherished neighborhoods protected.
Residents weigh in with police
Both residents and police stressed community involvement as the key
to decreasing crime during a workshop held at the Baden Fire House in
Brandywine on Tuesday night. County police and the District 5
Citizens Advisory Council sponsored the meeting
Small-business owners crowd House hearing on eminent domain
Everyone wants some protection, but no one is sure what or how much.
Snowstorm damages research center
While most Laurel residents were sleeping through the Feb. 11
snowstorm, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center technicians struggled in
the dark to save an endangered species program.
Volunteer dry spell
There are some nights when the number of first responders at the
Marlboro Volunteer Fire Department is stretched to less than five,
leaving fire officials to import volunteers from companies stationed
in Calvert and Anne Arundel counties, fire officials said.
Panel to choose new town manager
Concerned with the perception of nepotism, the commissioners for the
Town of Upper Marlboro have decided to allow a panel of local
business leaders and lawyers to select a town manager.
Second youth entrepreneur summit to be held at Largo High School
The Global Development for Youth Inc. is inviting all high and middle
students to attend the second annual youth entrepreneur development
summit to be held Feb. 25 from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. at Largo High School at
505 Largo Rd in Upper Marlboro.
All Gazette articles from <http://www.gazette.net/princegeorgescty/>
Stem Cell Agreement Near in Md.
Washington Post, United States - Feb 23, 2006
One of those Democrats, Sen. John A. Giannetti Jr. (D-Prince
George's), said yesterday that he is willing to consider a compromise
that does not steer state dollars exclusively to embryonic research.
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/23/AR2006022301872.html>
State moves to quell objections to ICC depot
Laurel Leader, MD - Feb 23, 2006
State transportation officials are moving ahead with plans to build
a huge maintenance depot at the Laurel end of the planned Intercounty
Connector, but at the same time have indicated a willingness to work
with Prince George's officials unhappy with the building.
<http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=810&NewsID=699165&CategoryID=5845&show=localnews&om=1>
$565M Prince George's County Resort Adds 500 Rooms
Commercial Property News - Feb 23, 2006
...aims to add 500 rooms and 30,000 square feet of convention space
to its National Resort and Convention Center on the Potomac in Prince
George's County
<http://www.cpnonline.com/cpn/specialties/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002073825>
National Harbor Hotel Draws Strong Interest
WJLA, DC - Feb 23, 2006
There's strong interest in the hotel that will anchor Prince George's
County's National Harbor development on the Potomac River. ...
<http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0206/305296.html>
Planning an Escape From Electronic Voting Machines
Washington Post, United States - Feb 23, 2006
Green (D-Prince George's) said the resolution, which has strong
backing from Senate leaders, is intended to convey lawmakers'
concerns that state regulators will not adequately consider the
effect the proposed merger would have on Maryland consumers.
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/22/AR2006022202450.html>
Examiner Editorial - Nobody's minding the ports
Washington Examiner, DC - Feb 23, 2006
With health care so ridiculously expensive, how can Prince George's
Hospital Center be losing so much money that without a massive $2.5
million a month transfusion, it will be forced to close in April?
<http://www.dcexaminer.com/articles/2006/02/22/opinion/editorial/07uedit15hospital.txt>
Mr. Deasy Goes To Maryland
Santa Monica Mirror, CA - Feb 22, 2006
The Prince George's County school board has chosen a Southern
California superintendent as the likely next chief executive officer
of the 133,000-student system ...
<http://www.smmirror.com/MainPages/DisplayArticleDetails.asp?eid=2601>
Baker Offers Pr. George's Crime Plan
Washington Post - United States
Rushern L. Baker III, a candidate for Prince George's county
executive, unveiled a plan yesterday for fighting crime that includes
rehiring retired police ...
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/21/AR2006022101684.html>
Dems offer compromise on immigrant driver's licenses
Annapolis Capital, MD - Feb 22, 2006
"We need to get off the stick here and solve the problem," Del.
Anthony G. Brown, D-Prince George's, said yesterday at a hearing
before the House Judiciary Committee.
<http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2006/02_22-41/GOV>
Dual Roles of O'Malley's Running Mate Raise Questions
Washington Post, United States - Feb 21, 2006
Instead, the Prince George's County delegate unleashed a broadside
against Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., declaring that the Republican had
"failed all of Maryland's families" and that "his style has been
divisive and downright mean-spirited."
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/21/AR2006022101809.html>
O'Malley Lists Prince George's Backers
Washington Post, United States - Feb 20, 2006
Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley (D) yesterday rolled out endorsements
of his gubernatorial bid from 12 past and present Prince George's
County elected officials ...
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/20/AR2006022001090.html>
Counties Sending Check Bouncers to School
Washington Post, United States - Feb 20, 2006
Nine Maryland counties, including Prince George's, Howard, Anne
Arundel and Frederick, have turned to check restitution companies for
such services.
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/20/AR2006022001635.html>
Pr. George's A Tough Sell For Duncan
Washington Post, United States - Feb 19, 2006
Montgomery County Executive Douglas M. Duncan (D) jokes that he has
spent so much time in Prince George's County that he might have to
start paying property taxes.
<http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W1RH03104D2C3EFACC57F32F588180>
Lawmaker seeks to expand 'Wal-Mart tax'
Washington Times, DC - Feb 19, 2006
The bill by Delegate James W. Hubbard, Prince George's Democrat,
would require businesses with fewer than 10,000 employees to spend
4.5 percent of payroll on employee health care or pay an equivalent
amount to the state's Medicaid program.
<http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20060219-101530-8793r.htm>
$6.15 wage takes effect
Delmarva Daily Times, MD - Feb 17, 2006
Seventeen-year-old Verlyncia Tyson, another of the legislative pages,
works at least 25 hours a week at a Target store in Prince George's
County so that she can keep her 2000 Dodge Neon.
<http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060217/NEWS01/602170302/1002>
PG council gives green light to luxury apartments
Laurel Leader, MD - Feb 16, 2006
The Prince George's County Council on Tuesday cleared the way for a
451- unit luxury apartment complex designed to complement the new
Centre at Laurel shopping ...
<http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=810&NewsID=697289&CategoryID=5845&show=localnews&om=1>
PG steps up search for hospitals savior
Laurel Leader, MD - Feb 16, 2006
Prince George's County has stepped up its search for a partner to
take over the troubled county health-care system, posting a "request
for offers"...
<http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=810&NewsID=697290&CategoryID=5845&show=localnews&om=1>
Duncan backs Md. crime audit
Baltimore Sun, United States - Feb 16, 2006
Anthony G. Brown, a Prince George's Democrat who is O'Malley's
running mate and sits on the committee that would likely hear the
legislation, said he doesn't object to the concept of an audit but
has concerns about how one would be conducted.
<http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/crime/bal-md.crime16feb16,0,3613823.story?coll=bal-local-headlines>
Statewide Smoking Ban Again Proposed
WBAL Channel.com, MD - Feb 14, 2006
Well, appropriately, they just passed it," said Delegate Barbara
Frush, D-District 21 of Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties. ...
<http://www.thewbalchannel.com/news/7055349/detail.html>
Trash Treaty Takes Global Approach to Litter-Free Potomac River
WJLA, DC - Feb 13, 2006
Four Maryland counties - Charles, Montgomery, Prince George's and St.
Mary's - already have signed the Potomac Trash Treaty....
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0206/302226.html
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
*** "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
*** VOLUNTEER AND GET DOWN TO EARTH ***
Volunteer and get down to earth by helping staff and
participants celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, March 25, 2006 from 9
am - 4 pm at Mt. Rainier Nature and Recreation Center, 4701 31st
Place, Mt. Rainier, Maryland.
Volunteers, ages 13 & up, are needed to be naturalist assistants,
craft assistants, moon bounce monitors, and roving costume
characters. Volunteers are also needed to help set up and clean up
for the event.
For information call 301-927-2163, TTY 301-699-2544.
The Mt. Rainier Nature and Recreation Center is a facility of
the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
*** 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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