Prince George's Proud:
An Update From County Executive Alsobrooks
Dear Prince Georgians:
We recently had the pleasure of attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fairwood Elementary School in Bowie. This marks the second groundbreaking under Phase 2 of our innovative Alternative Construction Finance (ACF) program, a public-private partnership that allows us to build new, state-of-the-art schools quicky and at a cost savings for the County. Last year, we opened 6 new schools under Phase 1 of the program. Phase 2 will deliver an additional 8 new schools.
The community of Fairwood in Prince George's County has long been a vibrant and growing neighborhood, home to many families eager to see their children thrive locally. A pledge to build a school was made to them years ago, and was a key part of what attracted many families to this community. Unfortunately, that promise went unfulfilled for a long time and for years, these residents advocated tirelessly to get the school their community needed.
Their experience is why I vowed, if elected County Executive, to do everything I could to keep this promise that was made to Fairwood decades ago. This story was one of the experiences I carried with me when we went to Annapolis in 2019 to push for the ACF program, an innovative plan that had never been done anywhere before. We knew that it was long past time to deliver for Fairwood families.
That’s why I was especially pleased to stand with the residents on Fairwood to break ground on this long overdue facility. The new Fairwood Elementary School building will have more than enough space to solve overcrowding issues, and will be a sustainable, high-performance learning environment that enhances the surrounding community. We remain grateful for the Fairwood community and the residents ongoing advocacy. We join them in their commitment to providing our young people the very best resources.
We would also like to take this opportunity to highlight October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Now in our third year, we are continuing to raise awareness on the impacts of breast cancer through our Prince George’s Goes Pink initiative. The Prince George’s Goes Pink initiative works to raise awareness for early detection of breast cancer symptoms, and treatment. It also educates our community on the programs and resources that are available to those impacted.
This year’s Prince George’s Goes Pink initiative features several education, prevention, and awareness events and activities events throughout the month of October. We are Prince George’s Proud to do our part to fight breast cancer in our community, and we encourage all Prince Georgians to join us throughout the month as Prince George’s Goes Pink. For more information about our efforts, including a complete list of events, visit our website here.
Yours in Service,
Angela Alsobrooks
Prince George's County Executive
Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee Appointments
 The Office of the County Executive recently appointed Ms. Tracey Duval to the Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee (ARAC). A federal public servant, Ms. Duval is also an urban farmer. In addition, Ms. Jennifer Cross, a proud member of a 5th generation farming family, was reappointed to the ARAC and will serve as a Farm Bureau representative. We know that they will both do a great job serving in their respective roles. Please join us in congratulating them!
Glenarden Hills Opens Final Phase with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
 The Redevelopment Authority of Prince George’s County and Pennrose Companies, LLC delivered the final phase of affordable housing at the Glenarden Hills community. This includes senior and family affordable apartments, market rate and affordable rental townhomes, and homeownership townhomes, including those with affordable financing options. This finishes the neighborhood with three diverse housing types and amenities. To develop Phase 3 of Glenarden Hills, the County utilized affordable housing funding including $3 million from the Housing Investment Trust Fund and $1.5 million from HOME Investment Partnership. Both finance programs provide subordinate debt gap financing to affordable housing developers to build and preserve affordable housing opportunities for low-to-moderate income households. Learn more about Glenarden Hills here.
Public Preparedness Survey
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The Office of Homeland Security is inviting residents to take part in the Public Preparedness Survey aimed at strengthening emergency preparedness across the County. Your feedback is essential in assessing our current readiness and enhancing the well-being of our community. Complete the survey here. |
No Change for Native American Holiday Waste Collection Services
 Curbside collection of yard trim/organics, trash, and recycling will remain on a regular schedule for residents receiving County-provided services on Native American Day, October 14. There are no changes due to the holiday. Learn more information on suspended County services here.
Go Green This Halloween and Compost Your Pumpkin
 The Department of the Environment’s (DoE) pumpkin collection will begin later this fall. In addition to pumpkins, dried corn, hay, and straw will also be picked-up for composting along with yard trim. Residents may also drop off pumpkins and other yard trim at the Public Convenience Center on Brown Station Road in Upper Marlboro during operating hours. Learn more information here.
Free Document Shredding Events
 The Department of the Environment is hosting two free document shredding events, rain or shine, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the following dates
Saturday, October 26
Saturday, November 2
There is a maximum of five boxes per car, and residents must be in line by 1:00 PM to receive service. Please ensure all bindings are removed, such as paper clips and staples. This free event is open to the public (non-commercial only) and offers an easy, safe, and secure disposal of personal documents. No CDs or credit cards. Documents will not be accepted by walk-up or from businesses. Learn more information here.
Community Preservation Day at Hyattsville Branch Library
 Preserve your documents, photos, and letters at “Community Preservation Day” on Saturday, October 19, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Hyattsville Branch Library. With the assistance of the Maryland State Archives, participants will be able to scan up to three items and take home original and digital copies for free, with an option to share the digital copies in the state archives’ permanent digital collection and PGCMLS’ Prince George’s Room collection. Learn more and register here.
Sharpen Your Conversation Skills with a PGCMLS Conversation Club
 Practice a new language or brush up on your existing skills with Conversation Clubs hosted by the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS)! Work on your ASL, English, French, or Spanish with your peers in-person and online. There is something for everyone, whether you are at the beginner, intermediate, or advanced level in your language-learning journey. View the full schedule of fall programming here for details about club offerings.
Growing Green with Pride
 It's that time of year again! Join the Department of Public Works and Transportation for the Fall Growing Green with Pride event on Saturday, October 19, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Residents are invited to help clean up litter, plant new flowers, and enhance our County's natural beauty. Service-learning hours will be available for Prince George’s County Public School students interested in volunteering. Register to participate here.
PGCLitterTrak Trainings Available
 Are you participating in the Fall Growing Green with Pride event? If so, you are encouraged to register for the final virtual training session on Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 PM. After registering for Growing Green with Pride, you will be guided to the PGCLitterTRAK signup page to select the training date of your choice. For more information or to learn how to become involved in the fight for a “Litter Free PGC,” contact Tiaa Rutherford, Litter Reduction Program, at litterreduction@co.pg.md.us.
Epsilon Phi Boule Helping Combat Food Security
 The Office of the County Executive recently welcomed members of the Prince George’s County chapter of Epsilon Phi Boule to accept their generous donation in support of our continued efforts to combat food insecurity here in our community. This contribution will provide critical resources to help residents facing food insecurity. We want to thank Epsilon Phi Boulé for their ongoing partnership and commitment to supporting our community.
CBC Reception
 Prince George’s County recently hosted our annual Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Reception. Each year, this reception gives us the opportunity to honor all that the CBC does to support residents across our nation. Here in Prince George’s County, we are on a path for greater prosperity, and our entire community will reap the benefits. Due to the steadfast support from our delegation in Congress, we are making major progress for Prince Georgians.
Annual Mayor’s Breakfast
 Every year, County Executive Alsobrooks meets with our municipal leaders to not only celebrate their accomplishments but to also check-in. Earlier this week, we hosted our mayors to honor their dynamic leadership and accomplishments. We always enjoy taking the time to celebrate the great work being done throughout Prince George’s and want to express our deep gratitude to each of the mayors for their service to our residents.
Excellence in Business Awards Gala
 County Executive Alsobrooks recently joined the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce at their Excellence in Business Awards Gala, where the County received the 2024 Economic Transformation Team of the Year award. The Chamber is a valuable partner who has invested in our County and our future, and we want to thank them for their steadfast advocacy on behalf of our community and for all of the work they do every day growing new opportunities for Prince Georgians.
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