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PGC Blog
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Blogging all things Prince George's County, MD, from a DC girl's point of view, the PGCBlog covers topics about the County and of interest to the County. Unlike the local news, which tends to only focus on crime and the negative, the PGC Blog presents a holistic look at the topics impacting and of interst to the County's residents.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 299 )
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School Bus Crashes In and Arsonist Strikes Again
A possible health episode caused a school bus driver to crash onto home property in Bowie, In Laurel, another playground and a restaurant have been hit by arson Read more
Posted on 04 June 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
Renewed Business Interest In Prince George’s
Forestville Plaza renovation underway, Two of Philadelphia's prominent real estate owners buy properties in Largo, Copper Canyon Restaurant opening in... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
New Board of Education Chair
On Saturday, Segun Eubanks was sworn in as the new Chair of the Board of Education, replacing Verjeana Jacobs. I kept wondering why Eubanks name sounded so... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
PGCo, Did You Know…
Lt. Governor Brown to announce his running mate (Howard County Executive Ken Ulman) this Monday, Wholefoods development in College Park chugging along despite... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
Prince George’s County Passes $2.7 Billion Budget
…and those 15 administrative positions the Board of Education just had to have did NOT get funded and I’m so glad about it. The school system received an... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
DHCD Coming to Prince George’s County
Because the government open broadcast streaming was so spotty, I missed a lot but I did hear that the “I’s have it,” for a motion to move the Department of... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
PGCo Update
I am just bouncing back from having Memorial Day off. Honoring our military and chilling is a great way to spend a Monday but now it’s time to get back to... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
State of Education Forum
Are you appalled that the board of Education has hired 15 new people and misspent federal funds? Do you want to know more about how the Board of Education... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
Langley Park Gets New Transit Center
New $13 Million Transit Center for Langley Park. Let’s hope that this bus hub will be better thought out and overseen than the mess that has become the Silver... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
PGCo, Did You Know…
Comcast call center in PGCo cutting 145 jobs, PGCo Public Schools has bus driver openings starting at $16.68 per hour, Overlook Apartments in Hyattsville being... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
What Liars Believe
Nothing stops me in my tracks and will cause me to lose my religion like when someone tells a lie on me. That happened recently on my DJ (day job). Read more
Posted on 21 May 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
Demolishing Homes and Crime
More houses being demolished in Prince George’s County and Councilwoman Andrea Harrison has a special one in mind, and Organized Burglary Group that robbed 54... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
Next Superintendent: Gregory Thornton of Milwaukee?
Will Wisconsin’s Loss be PGCo’s Gain? According to reported sources, Gregory Thornton, Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools is NOT denying that he’s a... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
In May: UniverSoul, Mama Cocoa, and What is Beauty
Finally Mama Cocoa‘s is teaching a class! Join her May 16th or May 23rd. For our first ever history of chocolate class. Mama Cocoa will provide historic... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
Parx Casino Bids
Traycee Wilkins of NBC4 says that meetings are coming soon on the building of another casino in Ft. Washington. We all know that MGM Resorts International and... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
Meth and Murder
Veteran killed in Seat Pleasant home invasion, Murder-suicide suspected in Clinton deaths, Sophisticated Meth Lab uncovered in Capitol Heights. It was a bad... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
Wholefoods Battle Continues: Councils Disapprove Plans
Don’t pull out your tofu recipes or recyclable bags just yet. University Park Town Council (3-0 vote) AND the College Park City Council (5-2-1 vote)have... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
NAACP Now Supports PGCo School Takeover
Initially, Bob Ross, president of the Prince George’s County’s NAACP, said his members would mobilize to oppose County Exec. Baker’s proposal. Now his statemen... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
Median Home Prices Increase Again!
Prince George’s County home prices are still the cheapest in the area but the prices are going up. This time last year, the average home cost was $168k and jus... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS -
PGCo Business Developments Keep Coming
More than 120 Apply for Board of Education Appointed Positions, Two Superintendent Search Committee Members named, PGCo Planning Board Approves Cafritz Plan fo... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2013 CURRENT, DESTINATIONS