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Prince George’s Adds 3 Vehicles to COVID Mobile Vaccination Fleet
Prince George's County's mobile COVID-19 vaccine fleet has added three vehicles ahead of the holiday weekend in an effort to reach more homebound residents. The post Prince George's Adds 3 Vehicles to COVID Mobile Vaccination Fleet appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Prince George's County Council Special Election Gets Last-Minute Write-in Candidate - The Washington Informer
Edward Burroughs III, the former Prince George's County school board member who won decisively earlier this month in a special primary election for the county council's District 8 seat, will now face a challenger in Tuesday's special general election. The post Prince George's Co
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Residents Love Neighborhood, Weary of Crime Beyond It
Sen. Chris Van Hollen visited one of the newly built developments in Suitland, Maryland, on Thursday to present a huge check for $2.5 million to refurbish Suitland Road. The post Residents Love Neighborhood, Weary of Crime Beyond It appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Prince George’s Officials, Advocates Hold Virtual Sessions on Public-Private Partnership School Construction Plan
Prince George's County Council voted Tuesday to approve a resolution on a working agreement with the public school system to build six new schools through an ambitious $1.2 billion public-private partnership (P3) project.
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New Info in Suit Against Prince George's Police Sheds Light on Racism Claims - The Washington Informer
An ongoing lawsuit against the Prince George's County Police Department notes more racial and retaliatory conduct against Black and Latino officers and citizens, based on new unredacted information released
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Md. Governor Announces $250M in Economic Relief Funding for Coronavirus-Affected Businesses
Maryland businesses affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic could receive a portion of $250 million toward personal protective equipment, technology, rent payments and other resources, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday.
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Prince George’s Work Group Issues Final Police Reform Recommendations
A Prince George's County work group assembled to address police reform approved a final report Wednesday with 50 recommendations such as reallocating money toward mental health and behavioral services for students to County Council approving a use-of-force statute.
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Candidates Lined up for Maryland’s Primary Election
Several last-minute changes occurred as prospective candidates both abandoned bids and refiled for positions ahead of the July 19 Maryland primary election. The post Candidates Lined up for Maryland’s Primary Election appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Proposal to Combine Alternative Schools Approved in Prince George’s
A proposal to combine the alternative schools in Prince George’s County received approval the school board that now heads to County Council as part of the ongoing budget process for […] The post Proposal to Combine Alternative Schools Approved in Prince George’s appeared first o
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Cory Booker Encourages Maryland Democrats to 'Stay Faithful'
For the first time in two years amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Maryland Democratic Party hosted its annual gala in person Thursday to boost enthusiasm in a crucial primary election for regaining control of the governor's mansion. The post Cory Booker Encourages Maryland Demo
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Behavioral Health Unit Coming to MedStar Hospital in Clinton
The hospital, which serves the area known as South County and neighboring counties in southern Maryland, is set to open a new behavioral health unit this month. The post Behavioral Health Unit Coming to MedStar Hospital in Clinton appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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No Property Tax Increase Proposed in Prince George's Budget - The Washington Informer
Although the coronavirus pandemic has created financial uncertainty nationwide, Prince George's County property owners will likely be spared a tax increase next fiscal year. The county's proposed $4.5 billion fiscal 2022 budget outlines an increase of nearly $57 million, or 1.3%, from the current
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Alvin Thornton, Prince George’s School Board Chair, to Resign
Alvin Thornton will step down early next month as chair of the Prince George's County Board of Education.
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Prince George’s Kicks Off Historic Groundbreakings for New School Buildings
In one of Prince George's County Public Schools' most historical moments, the first of six groundbreakings to construct new buildings for an estimated 8,000 students took place
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Prince George’s County Council Votes Against Maglev Train Project
The Prince George's County Council approved a resolution Tuesday to oppose a proposed high-speed maglev train project slated to run through parts of the county between D.C. and
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Cal Ripken Jr. Helps Open Youth Park in Prince George's
Hall of Fame Major League Baseball player Cal Ripken Jr. admits he gets emotional when speaking at events opening youth development parks. Ripken, who played all 21 of his seasons […] The post Cal Ripken Jr. Helps Open Youth Park in Prince George's appeared first on The Washingt
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Electoral College Seals President-Elect Biden’s Election Victory
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Though largely viewed as a formality, the many challenges and the outrageous – almost treasonous – behavior displayed by Trump, his supporters, and a large swath of Republican officials made this year’s Electoral College gathering more eventful, if not
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Town Hall Says Don’t Let Fisher’s Stadium Project Choke the Port of Oakland | Post News Group
Post publisher Paul Cobb said the newspaper has been discussing the different sides of this issue and hopes to help clear up the confusing messages the public is receiving about whether this project will help or damage the prospects of good jobs for
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Slow Start to Early Voting in Maryland
Maryland has about 4.1 million registered voters with slightly more than half registered as Democrats, but state officials anticipate a low voter turnout. The post Slow Start to Early Voting in Maryland appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Prince George's Businesses Get Grants to Hire Unemployed Residents - The Washington Informer
To help boost the job market, Employ Prince George's, a quasi-government agency, is distributing more than $326,000 in grants for 12 entrepreneurs to hire unemployed county residents. The post Prince George's Businesses Get Grants to Hire Unemployed Residents appeared first on T
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OPINION: MACRO Success Depends on Qualified Oaklanders Who Know Our Neighborhoods | Post News Group
We always knew that we would have to fight for good pay and benefits. The post OPINION: MACRO Success Depends on Qualified Oaklanders Who Know Our Neighborhoods first appeared on Post News Group.
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Prince George's Extending Food Distribution Program Until January - The Washington Informer
Since May 2020, when Prince George's County established its food distribution program, the county has delivered and distributed 4.5 million pounds of food. The post Prince George's Extending Food Distribution Program Until January appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Prince George's Council Hears from Residents on Filling Vacancy
The Prince George’s County Council held an informational session Tuesday to hear from residents seeking an appointment to fill a vacancy on the 11-member body. The post Prince George's Council Hears from Residents on Filling Vacancy appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Greenbelt Voters Approve Reparations Commission
Voters in Greenbelt, Maryland, approved Tuesday for the city council to form a 21-member commission to assess reparations for Black and Native American residents. The post Greenbelt Voters Approve Reparations Commission appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Diversity Among Bay Area Elected Officials Improves, But Disparities Still Exist | Post News Group
Racial diversity among Bay Area elected officials increased during the 2020 election cycle, but new data shows wide disparities still exist across the region. The post Diversity Among Bay Area Elected Officials Improves, But Disparities Still Exist first appeared on Post News Group.
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Alsobrooks Revises Prince George’s Vaccine Rollout Plan
One of the main problems public and health officials continue to have is the limited number of doses dispersed from the federal government to the states and then to the counties.
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Explaining her compromise, Kaplan said the city needs more staff and more effort “to serve transportation projects throughout the City of Oakland, including traffic calming measures, speed bumps and ways to reduce speeding… which have been waiting for some time… When the word equity is thrown
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Kamala Harris Addresses NACo Conference, Praises County Leaders as 'True Partners' in Rebuilding Nation - The Washington Informer
Vice President Kamala Harris received a standing ovation from several hundred people and noted Friday's appearance at the National Association of Counties conference was her first one in about a year and
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Raaheela Ahmed to Resign from Prince George's School Board, Run for State Senate - The Washington Informer
Prince George's County school board member Raaheela Ahmed will resign on Feb. 19 and run for the Maryland Senate. The post Raaheela Ahmed to Resign from Prince George's School Board, Run for State Senate appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Prince George’s Begins COVID Vaccine Clinics for Kids 5 and Up
The Prince George’s County health department will oversee the clinics at 37 elementary schools and 15 high schools for more than a month. The post Prince George's Begins COVID Vaccine Clinics for Kids 5 and Up appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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