Nordstrom Opens; Prince George's First in Jobs; New School Year Begins

Prince George's County Maryland sent this bulletin at 09/13/2017 03:01 PM EDT

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III released this statement on Monday commemorating the victims and heroes of September 11, 2001.

"Let this day be a day of atonement and unity as we remember and eternally mourn the 2,996 victims of the catastrophic, unjust and diabolical terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 in New York, Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.

Let this day be a reminder of how many people in this region were impacted by this tragedy and how so many unselfish individuals came from near and far heeding the call to act and jeopardized their lives in hopes of saving another.

Let this remembrance be the beginning of a renewed American spirit that embraces love of humankind, tolerance, justice and patriotism. Instead of one that aims to divide and conquer our resilience, human rights and pride. Let this day be about the highest honor, America the beautiful, its diverse cultures and freedoms. Let this day always be about keeping the beautiful spirit of our 9-1-1 hometown victims and their families in our thoughts and prayers.

May God bless all the beloved men, women and children who will always be etched in the heart and souls of all Americans as the real heroes and heroines."

2017-18 PGCPS school year opens with new school and expanded programs

County Executive Rushern L. Baker III joined Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) CEO Kevin Maxwell for the first day of school where they toured the New Fairmont Heights High School building as well as the kick-off of the state's first 3D Scholars Program at Charles Herbert Flowers High School and a new P-TECH Program at Frederick Douglass High School. Check out this story by

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PGCPS is currently collecting school supplies for needy students and also to send money and supplies to the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Click here to help.

County celebrates 20 years of Redskins at FedEx Field

Last week, Prince George's County recently hosted our 2nd annual Washington Redskins Kick-off Rally at the County Administration Building in Upper Marlboro. On hand for the event were former Redskin great Larry Brown and former player Ken Jenkins, along with the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders and the Voice of the Redskins - Larry Michael. The Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School band entertained the crowd with great music.

Prince George's County has been home to the Skins for 20 years this season and we are very excited that the 2017 season.

Prince George’s shoppers line up for Grand Opening of new Nordstrom Rack

The latest addition to Woodmore Town Centre in Glenarden, Maryland — Nordstrom Rack — opened Sept. 7 to a line of shoppers that started queuing up for the grand opening before 7 a.m.

By the time the doors opened, Nordstrom says more than 200 people were waiting.

The 30,000-square-foot space is the first Nordstrom Rack outlet store in Prince George’s County.

Prince George's continues to lead the state in job creation

Recently released data from the State of Maryland’s Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) shows that Prince George’s County added nearly 11,000 jobs from 1st Quarter 2016 to 1st Quarter 2017. This is the third quarterly report in a row that Prince George’s County has led the state of Maryland in job growth. Additionally, the United States General Services Administration (GSA) announced that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will consolidate its headquarters from five leased locations and one federal asset to one new headquarters and approximately 3,700 jobs at the Branch Avenue Metro Station.

“For three reporting quarters in a row, we have not only bested our neighboring jurisdictions in job creation but we are exceeding every expectation and assumption the business community ever had about our County’s economy,” said Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III.

Now is the time to sign up for County's emergency text alerts

Alert Prince George's (formerly known as Notify Me Prince George's) is Prince George's County's "Public" communications system that sends emergency alerts, notifications, and updates to your registered devices. It is information sharing between County Government and interested participants who wish to receive critical, real-time information.

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Healthcare milestone: University of Maryland Medical System takes ownership of Prince George's hospitals

The University of Maryland Medical System closed a deal Friday to take ownership of a Prince George’s County hospital system so plagued with financial and image problems that two-thirds of county residents went elsewhere for care.

The university medical system announced that it has completed an agreement to take over Dimensions Healthcare — which includes two hospitals, an ambulatory care center and two health and wellness centers. Under the agreement, a new entity was created called University of Maryland Capital Region Health.

As part of the deal, which took nearly seven years to complete, a new hospital will be built in Largo to replace the flagship Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly. Groundbreaking on the new facility is expected later this year with a planned opening for 2021.

Want to do business with the County? Check out this event

In partnership with the Prince George’s County Council Vice Chair, Dannielle Glaros, the Office of Central Services, Supplier Development & Diversity Division (SDDD) will host the 2nd County Connections – Making Intentional Connections series on Monday, September 18, 2017 at the College Park Airport, 1909 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park, MD, 20746.

This event is one of several business forums designed to highlight public and private procurement opportunity projects in Prince George’s County. In addition, representatives from the financial industry will be on hand to discuss funding opportunities.

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