Happy New Year, Wayne K. Curry Administration Building

Prince George's County Maryland sent this bulletin at 01/05/2018 04:06 PM EST

"I want to wish you and your family a bright and prosperous 2018. We have overcome many challenges during the past year and I am sure there will be more to come. But as the world swirls around us, it's important to remember that, at our core, we will be remembered for the good that we do in the world. This spirit was exemplified by two officers in our Department of Corrections who were recently lauded for saving the life of an inmate in distress. You can see the video of their award ceremony here.

This is my final year in this office and it has been my great honor and privilege to serve as your County Executive. Here is a recent year in review published by The Sentinel Newspapers. We have done great things together and we will do more in 2018.

Happy New Year!"

County Executive Baker dedicates The Wayne K. Curry Administration Building

County Executive Baker poses with Curry family members and friends outside of the new building.

The Curry Family (above) and County Executive Baker (below).

Hundreds of current and former elected officials and residents joined County Executive Baker to dedicate the new Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in downtown Largo. Former County Executive Curry was lauded as a one-of-a-kind visionary who laid the foundation for those who followed him and set Prince George's on a path to success.

When the building opens later this year, it will be the home for the County Executive, the County Council and other County Government administrative offices.

Moving the county operations of the executive and council is seen as a way of making local government more accessible: Largo is located in the center of the County, whereas the current County Administration Building is in Upper Marlboro on the county’s eastern border.

Prince George's continues to lead Maryland in job creation

For the fourth reporting quarter in a row, Prince George's County led the state in job creation. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also recently ranked the County the top large jurisdictions in the nation in terms of job growth. A summary of the County’s job growth achievements based on DLLR's data includes:

• Prince George’s County created over 10,600 jobs from 2nd Quarter 2016 to 2nd Quarter 2017.
• Prince George’s County had a 3.4% job growth, compared with 0.9% for Maryland.

Largo High performed at the Kennedy Center

The students of Largo High School Performing Arts Department’s presented Rejoice at the Kennedy Center recently.

Students retold a Christmas classic with a modern interactive presentation through dance, narration, instrumental, and vocal music. Here is a video of their excellent performance!

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The Best Of 2017 in Prince George’s

The Prince George's Suite remembers 20 Of The County’s Brightest Moments. Here's what they wrote: What a year! Easily, in a jurisdiction of nearly one million residents, there are dozens of success stories and victories. 2017 was full of surprises and challenges. But as a county, Prince George's enjoyed a trend toward revitalization and change. We selected 20 highlights that epitomize character and growth and will continue to resonate with Prince Georgians as we move toward 2018 and beyond.

SEE THE LIST...

Looking for a way to give back? Join the Senior Green Team

The Senior Green Team is a group of seniors working and playing together by doing projects that protect, support and preserve our natural resources here in Prince George’s County.

Any Prince George’s County Senior (age 60 and better) or pre-senior (age 50 to 59) is welcome to join. To join, complete the online registration form or click below to learn more about the program.

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