Prince George's Proud:
An Update From County Executive Alsobrooks
Dear Prince Georgians:
The 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial Primary Election is quickly approaching! The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, July 19, with early voting from Thursday, July 7 through Thursday, July 14. As we get closer to the election, we will be sharing important information to keep Prince Georgians informed of the many changes surrounding this year’s election as a result of the redistricting changes.
There are important steps that eligible voters should take to prepare for the election. We encourage all eligible Prince Georgians to register to vote and/or check the status of your registration if you have not done so already. The deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation is Tuesday, June 28. Remember that only registered Democrat and Republican voters are eligible to vote in the primary election unless there is a nonpartisan ballot for that district. You can register by mail or online on the Board of Elections website here.
We recognize that many Prince Georgians will be traveling this summer with their family and friends and that is why we are strongly encouraging residents to vote by mail. The deadline to apply for a vote by mail ballot is Tuesday, July 12, but we encourage you to apply for your ballot today. Registered voters can text VBM to 77788 to complete a vote by mail application or call 301-341-7300. Vote by mail applications can also be submitted to the Board of Elections via mail, fax, or email.
Once you receive your ballot, fill it out and make sure your oath is signed on the return envelope to ensure your ballot is counted. Completed ballots can be dropped in one of the drop boxes now available throughout the County. For more information on the Primary Election or for a list of drop box locations, contact the Board of Elections at 301-341-7300 or visit their website here.
We would also like to share that last week, the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) in partnership with the Greater Prince George’s Business Roundtable and the Office of the County Executive, hosted the 2022 State of the Economy Address and Breakfast. We were excited to have this opportunity for us to share the amazing progress that we are making to build our economy and our vision for economic development for the next 18 months. Prince Georgians can view the 2022 State of the Economy address here.
Yours in service,
Angela Alsobrooks
Prince George’s County Executive
Beautification Survey 2022
 Prince Georgians, we want to hear from you! We invite you to take a short online survey about efforts to make our County cleaner and greener. Your opinion can make a difference—and make you a winner! Your completed survey can be entered into our daily drawings for a $50 gift card. Winners will be announced in early July. Take the survey today here.
Victory Grace Center
 County Executive Alsobrooks joined Pastor Jasmin Sculark (Dr. Jazz) and the congregation of Victory Grace Center for the first service at their new worship center on Sunday, June 5. This was such a momentous occasion, and we were excited to share in this celebration.
Kentland Volunteer Fire Department
 County Executive Alsobrooks joined Fire/EMS Chief Tiffany Green and the firefighters at the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department for their business meeting on Tuesday, June 7. Our first responders keep our communities safe and healthy, and we are proud to support them in every way that we can.
Rock Creek Christian Academy
Graduation Ceremony
 County Executive Alsobrooks gave the commencement address at Rock Creek Christian Academy’s high school graduation ceremony on Friday, June 10. Making it to graduation day is an incredible achievement, and we are Prince George’s Proud to congratulate the Class of 2022 on reaching this incredible milestone.
Maximize Your COVID-19 Protection
 The County Health Department reminds residents that COVID-19 booster doses are a critical tool to staying healthier if you get infected with the virus. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data shows that during the Omicron surge, vaccine effectiveness against hospitalization was 91% during the first two months after a booster shot and remained high, at 78%, four or more months after a booster shot.
Most residents ages 5 to 49 years are recommended to get one booster dose at least five months after completing the primary vaccination series of Pfizer or Moderna. Residents ages 50 and older, or residents ages 12 and older who have weakened immune systems, are recommended to get a second booster dose at least four months after the first booster shot of Pfizer or Moderna. For additional booster dose information and to find nearby clinics, visit the County Health Department website here.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
Vaccine Supply & Administration
- The County Health Department has provided over 223,000 vaccinations, including 26,000 additional doses to those fully vaccinated.
- During the first two weeks of June, the County Health Department has provided over 160 vaccinations at the Cheverly Health Center and Maternal/Child Health Center at Laurel.
- Our mobile units have provided over 80 vaccinations in the community to date in June, focusing on homebound and senior residents.
- More than 19,200 vaccinations have been provided to children ages 5 to 11 years since the vaccine became available for that age group in November 2021.
Vaccination Locations
 The County Health Department no longer operates a standing mass vaccination clinic. The COVID-19 vaccine is available through the County’s mobile vaccination units or at the Cheverly Health Center and Maternal/Child Health Center at Laurel, by appointment only. There are a number of vaccination sites available in Prince George’s County that are not operated by the County. Please remember that we neither manage nor control appointments or distribution for any locations not operated by the County Health Department.
Prince George’s County Health Department
-
Cheverly Health Center and Maternal/Child Health Center at Laurel: To schedule an appointment, individuals should visit the County Health Department website here.
-
Mobile Vaccination Units: The County’s mobile vaccination units are typically reserved for homebound residents and other high-risk residents who require assistance in getting access to the vaccine. Individuals who are interested in our mobile vaccination units should call PGC311 and press # for assistance.
Additional Non-County Operated Sites
- Please use our County Vaccine Locator to find additional vaccination sites operated by pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare partners.
Progress Toward Vaccination Goals
- Over 1,644,900 vaccinations have been provided to 702,173 County residents, including 588,866 second doses and 353,933 additional doses.
- As of June 15, the CDC is reporting 95% of adults ages 18 and older have received at least one vaccination in the County, and 85.2% are fully vaccinated.
- When including all residents ages 5 and older, 95% of residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 81% are fully vaccinated.
- The CDC reports 45% of residents ages 18 and older who are fully vaccinated have received a booster or additional dose as of June 15.
- Approximately 34.6% of County residents ages 5 to 9 years and 64.6% of County residents ages 10 to 19 years are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
County News For You
Stand Up and Deliver
 We are continuing to work hard to address food insecurity in our County, and we want to provide information on upcoming distribution locations for our Stand Up & Deliver program.
Saturday, June 18 at 9:00 AM (Meals & Groceries)
- Kingdom Fellowship @ High Point High School – 3601 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, MD 20705
- First Baptist Church of Highland Park – 6801 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785
Saturday, June 18 at 10:00 AM (Meals & Groceries)
- Ebenezer Church of God – 7550 Buchanan Street, Landover Hills, MD 20784
- Community of Hope AME Church – 3701 Branch Avenue, Temple Hills, MD 20747
- Love AME Church @ Capitol Heights Elementary School – 601 Suffolk Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
- Maryland Shiloh Apostolic Church – 5021 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills MD 20748
Saturday, June 18 at 11:00 AM (Meals & Groceries)
- United Baptist Church – 7701 Riverdale Road, New Carrollton, MD 20784
Tuesday, June 21 at 9:00 AM (Meals & Groceries)
- Mark the Evangelist – 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20783
Tuesday, June 21 at 10:00 AM (Meals & Groceries)
- Glassmanor Elementary School – 1011 Marcy Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Wednesday, June 22 at 9:00 AM (Meals & Groceries)
- Metropolitan Seventh Day Adventist Church – 6307 Riggs Road, Hyattsville, MD 20783
Wednesday, June 22 at 10:00 AM (Meals & Groceries)
- Maple Springs Baptist Church – 4131 Belt Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20748
- Langley Park-McCormick Elementary School – 8201 15th Avenue, Adelphi, MD 20783
Thursday, June 23 at 12:00 PM (Meals & Groceries)
- LAYC/MMYC @ CEP/WMMS – 6200 Sheridan Street, Riverdale, MD 20737
Friday, June 24 at 11:00 AM (Meals & Groceries)
- Beltsville Seventh Day Adventist Church – 4200 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD 20705
Friday, June 24 at 12:30 PM (Meals & Groceries)
- Ebenezer AME Church – 7707 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
- Ennon Baptist Church – 9832 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735
- The First Baptist Church of District Heights – 7234 Lansdale Street, District Heights, MD 20747
- Victory Grace Center @ Port Towns Elementary School – 4351 58th Place, Bladensburg, MD 20747
Saturday, June 25 at 9:00 AM (Meals & Groceries)
- Kingdom Fellowship @ High Point High School – 3601 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, MD 20705
- First Baptist Church of Highland Park – 6801 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785
Saturday, June 25 at 10:00 AM (Meals & Groceries)
- Ebenezer Church of God – 7550 Buchanan Street, Landover Hills, MD 20784
- New Home Baptist Church – 8320 Landover Road, Landover, MD 20785
- Love AME Church @ Capitol Heights Elementary School – 601 Suffolk Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
County Health Workers Recognized for
Pandemic Effort
 The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has recognized the County Health Department (HD) for its excellent public health work during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The HD’s Fostering Local Infection Prevention Control and Capacity (FLIP-CC) project team has been recognized as a NACCHO Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Champion! NACCHO IPC Champions are respected individuals working in local public health who are advancing infection prevention and control capacity, activities, guidelines, and engagement. Read more about the team’s outstanding work and what it takes to be named an IPC Champion here.
CDC Honors Health Department
Diabetes Program
 The County Health Department is now one of only seven organizations in Maryland to receive the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Full Plus Recognition for providing residents high-quality, evidence-based lifestyle change programs that help prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes through its PreventT2 program.
Registrations are now being accepted for a new set of free, year-long PreventT2 classes beginning Tuesday, June 21. Classes are online only on Tuesdays from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Trained lifestyle and nutrition coaches teach you how to lose weight, be more physically active, and manage stress. To register or to ask any questions, please call 301-856-9643 or email wellnessinfo@co.pg.md.us.
DPW&T Wins Construction Management Excellence Award
 The Department of Public Works and Transportation’s (DPW&T) Brandywine Highway Maintenance Facility Team recently won the Construction Management Excellence Award from the Construction Management Association of America Baltimore Chapter. This award recognizes the County’s new $15.9M, 6.5-acre maintenance facility in Brandywine.
Juneteenth Holiday Waste Collection Schedule
 County Government offices, with the exception of public safety agencies, will be closed on Monday, June 20, in observance of Juneteenth Day. Curbside collections of yard trim, food scraps, trash, and recycling will remain on a regular schedule for residents receiving County provided services. There are NO changes due to the holiday. For more information on waste collection services, visit the Department of the Environment website here.
June is Flood Awareness Month
 June begins the start of Hurricane season and Flood Awareness Month in Prince George’s County. Don’t get caught off guard from heavy downpours or localized flooding events. Be flood smart with these tips.
- Sign-up for Alert Prince George’s here.
- Consider buying flood insurance.
- Make an emergency preparedness plan, know your evacuation route, and keep essential documents in a waterproof safe.
- Find out if you live behind a levee or in a flood-prone area on the FEMA website here.
Curbside Bulky Trash Collection
 As a reminder, remodeling and construction debris are not accepted for curbside bulky trash pickup. This includes bricks, concrete, lumber, plaster, drywall, and other materials. Learn more about bulky trash collection services and view a list of acceptable items by visiting the Department of the Environment website here.
$5 Cat Fridays May Through October
 Kitten season has begun, which means an influx of these feline friends into our shelter. Help them find their fur-ever home! All cats and kittens adopted on Fridays from May through October are only $5! Each adoption includes spay/neuter, current and age-appropriate vaccinations, and a microchip. The $5 fee is for EACH cat adopted - there is no special pricing for a second cat. Applications must be received on the event date to qualify for the reduced fee. For more information or to download the application, visit the Department of the Environment website here.
Prince George’s County Develops the
Business Highway
 With the Business Highway, County-based small business (CBSB) and County-based minority business enterprise (CBMBE) firms have the ability to expand capacity by providing goods and services directly to Prince George’s County agencies! To participate, the firm must become Prince George’s County certified through the Office of Central Services’ (OCS) Supplier Development & Diversity Division (SDDD). Learn more about the SDDD here or visit the OCS Certification and Compliance System here to begin the certification process to become a CBSB or CBMBE certified supplier!
Grow It, Drink It!
 The Prince George’s Soil Conservation District, in partnership with the Prince George’s County Master Gardeners, is hosting a Grow It, Drink It! tea class on Saturday, June 25, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This class will teach the ins and outs of growing fresh herbs to make your own herbal tea. Tea sampling will also be included. Seats are filling up quickly so register soon! The tea class will be taught by Linda Jones, urban farmer and founder of Elements of Nature: Urban Botanicals and Farmaceuticals located in Clinton. Register for the upcoming Grow It, Drink It! tea class here.
Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration
 Join the Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council and the National Harbor for a Juneteenth celebration at the National Harbor’s Plaza stage on Sunday, June 19, at 2:00 PM! Located at the Plaza stage, this will be a day of education, reflection, and celebration of Juneteenth and will feature performances from the Prince George's County Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate, local dancers, live music, and more! For more information about the event, visit the Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration website here.
Dementia Live
 The Department of Family Services’ Aging and Disabilities Services Division is offering the Dementia Live Program. This program allows family caregivers and staff to develop enhanced communications skills to improve the quality of life and provide resources for persons living with dementia. Often family caregivers are thrown into the role and don’t understand the person with dementia. This interactive experience helps participants to have a better understanding of what it is like to live with dementia. Call 301-265-8450 to learn more information and to register for this 30-minute experience!
OCR Shows Appreciation for PGCPS Facilities Maintenance Crews
 National Donut Day was Friday, June 3, and the Office of Community Relations (OCR) presented donuts that were donated by Dunkin Donuts to five of County schools. The donuts were OCR’s simple way of saying thank you to the facility maintenance crews for all of their hard work in keep the schools up and running. Sometimes, it is not the big-ticket items, but just that small act of kindness that can go a long way in making someone feel valued and appreciated. The schools were so appreciative of OCR’s efforts to recognize the awesome job they do each and every day.
Commission on Common Ownership Communities Elects New Officers
 Pictured left to right: Commissioner Patricia Fletcher, Commissioner Robert Nicholson, Commissioner Linda Hunt – Secretary, Commissioner Nicole A. Williams, Esq. – Vice Chair, Commissioner Timothy Smith – Chair, Commissioner Marvin Holmes, Commissioner Danielle Grey, Commissioner Daniel Hall
The Office of Community Relations (OCR) would like to congratulate the newly elected officers of the Prince George’s County Commission on Common Ownership Communities. Commissioners were elected to the following positions: Timothy Smith – Chair, Nicole A. Williams Esq. – Vice Chair, Dr. Linda Hunt – Secretary.
The purpose of the Commission is to ensure the proper establishment and operation of homeowners’ associations, condominium associations, and cooperative housing units. Additionally, the Commission is to promote public awareness and association membership understanding of the rights and obligations of living in a common ownership community. This Commission is also responsible for assisting and overseeing the development of coordinated community and government policies, programs, and services which support these communities. The Commission on Common Ownership Communities meets on the 4th Wednesday (exceptions may apply) of every month. Find meeting dates, times, locations, and agendas here.
Latinos and Health Insurance
 On Tuesday, June 21 at 7:00 PM, the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, Prince George’s County Office of Human Rights, and Prince George’s County Health Connect will host an important discussion to address the specific needs of Latinos in Prince George’s County as it relates to access to health insurance and what is being done to bridge any divides. Join Shari Curtis, Project Manager of Prince George’s County Health Connect and a community navigator from Prince George’s County Health Connect for a conversation about Maryland Health Connection, health insurance enrollment, the Affordable Care Act, and how residents can register for coverage before the tax special enrollment period ends in July. Tune in to this important discussion here.
Prince Georgian and BSU Student Wins
Tony Award
 Photo Courtesy of Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions
We are Prince George’s Proud of Myles Frost, a Prince George’s County native and Bowie State University student, for winning a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor for his portrayal of Michael Jackson in the Broadway show “MJ.” Check out this article to learn more about Myles and this amazing accomplishment.
PGCPS Student Honored by Air Force
Photo Courtesy of NBC4
We are Prince George’s Proud of Caleb Smith, who was recently honored by the Air Force and invited on a special flight around the nation’s capital. Caleb, a 16-year-old student at C.H. Flowers High School, is the youngest pilot in the country to earn a private glider license. Check out this article featuring more about Caleb and this wonderful honor.
|
