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 Per the decision announced by the County Executive, effective March 9, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., the Prince George’s County State of Emergency expired. In an abundance of caution, and given the current state of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the County Council is now operating under the following procedures:
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DISTRICT COUNCIL CONVENES ON LAND-USE MATTERS
The Prince George’s County Council, sitting as the District Council on zoning matters, convened a hybrid meeting on Monday, May 16th. Monday’s scheduled session included Oral Arguments, New Cases, Items Referred for Document, and Items Pending Finality. The District Council is granted authority to act on zoning matters by the State of Maryland Regional District Act, now in the Land Use Article of the Maryland Annotated Code.
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COUNTY COUNCIL RECOGNIZES MERITORIOUS COUNTY CONTRIBUTIONS DURING PROCLAMATION CEREMONY
 A proclamation acknowledges the commitment, service and achievements of individuals, businesses, or organizations within Prince George’s County, highlighting efforts which enhance the community. The Prince George’s County Council recognized meritorious contributions in the County with the formal presentation of several Council proclamations and commendations on Tuesday, May 17th. Included among the honorees were:
Jeremy Keivon Manzili Phillips and Jessica Keirsten Phillips, recognizing their “Heroic Service in the Community.”
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Frederick Douglass High School Football Team and Head Football Coach Monty Sutton, recognizing the team for winning the “Class 2A Championship Title,” and Coach Sutton for “Outstanding Coaching Service.”
Frederick Douglass High School Basketball Team and Head Coach Tyrone Massenburg, recognizing the team as “State Finalist Runner-Up,” and Coach Massenburg for “Outstanding Coaching Service.”
Frederick Douglass High School former Athletic Director, JC Pinkney, recognizing “Exceptional Achievements.”
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Bowie State University “Bulldogs” Football Team, recognizing the team’s “CIAA Championship” win.
Bowie State University Football Team Head Coach Damon Wilson recognizing his “Exceptional Achievements and Coaching Service.”
Bowie State University Women’s Bowling Team, recognizing the team’s sixth-consecutive “CIAA Championship” win.
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Shadd Pianos & Keyboard, USA, CEO Warren Shadd, recognizing his Exemplary Achievements as a professional musician and the First African American Piano Manufacturer in the World.
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COUNTY COUNCIL CONFIRMS EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENT, CONDUCTS PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ENACTS LEGISLATION DURING HYBRID SESSION
 The Prince George’s County Council convened a hybrid session – both in person and virtual - on Tuesday, May 17th. During the session, Council Members unanimously confirmed the Executive Appointment of Bridgette Ann Greer to the Personnel Board of Prince George’s County. The Council reviewed several proposed legislative measures which were presented and introduced. Additionally, CR-026-2022 and CR-027-2022, resolutions concerning the FY 2022 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development, and CR-037-2022, proposed legislation concerning the Supplementary Appropriation of Federal, State, and other funds were also adopted by the Council.
EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CONDUCTS VIRTUAL MEETING
The Council’s Education and Workforce Development (EWD) committee met virtually on Monday, May 16th, to review CB-027-2022, proposed legislation concerning the Prevailing Wage Rate Notice. The measure was favorably approved in committee and moved forward for Council consideration. Council Member Jolene Ivey serves as EWD Chair, Council Member Deni Taveras serves as Committee Vice Chair. EWD Members include Council Member Johnathan Medlock, Council Vice-Chair Sydney Harrison, and Council Member Edward Burroughs, III.
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GET FREE AT-HOME COVID-19 TESTS
Eight free at-home tests are now available to U.S. households for ordering at COVIDTests.gov As the highly transmissible subvariants of Omicron drive a rise in cases in parts of the country, free and accessible tests will help slow the spread of the virus.
For those who have difficulty accessing the Internet or who need additional support placing an order can call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) to get help in English, Spanish, and more than 150 other languages—8am to midnight ET, 7 days a week. To order, visit https://www.covid.gov/tests
For more information, please visit: https://www.covid.gov/tests/faq
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VOLUNTARY MASK-WEARING RECOMMENDED IN INDOOR PUBLIC PLACES
Due to the highly transmissible Omicron variant, COVID-19 cases have been steadily rising in Prince George’s County and the State over the last six weeks. This recent rise is substantially lower compared to the winter Omicron case surge and County COVID-19 hospitalizations remain relatively low. (County-level numbers are updated regularly on the department’s COVID-19 data dashboard under the Current Status tab.)
However, out of an abundance of caution and to help the County avoid rising into the CDC’s “Medium” COVID-19 Community Level, the Prince George’s County Health Department recommends residents ages two and older wear masks in indoor public places voluntarily.
Masks remain required in congregate health care settings, County public schools and libraries, and in any business or organization that chooses to require them.
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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY TO EXPERIENCE HIGH HEAT THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND; HEAT INDICES MORE THAN 90 DEGREES; RESIDENTS SHOULD STAY HYDRATED AND REMAIN INDOORS
High temperatures and humidity are anticipated for the area through Sunday, May 22, 2022. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Special Weather Statement regarding the abrupt beginning of hot temperatures for the duration of this period. The Prince George’s County Office of Homeland Security/Office of Emergency Management reminds residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
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Register for Alert Prince George’s to receive emergency information via your mobile landline phones, including severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service and emergency information from the Prince George’s County Office of Homeland Security/Office of Emergency Management.
County residents should also be mindful of their neighborhood Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s recreational and senior facilities, and utilize libraries, shopping centers, and other indoor public spaces to keep cool.
For additional information, please contact the Prince George’s County Office of Homeland Security/Office of Emergency Management at 301-324-4400. Please remember to utilize 9-1-1 for health-related emergencies regarding excessive heat.
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GRAB & GO MEAL DISTRIBUTION
 The County’s Stand Up & Deliver program, a continuing initiative addressing food security concerns, will distribute free Grab & Go Meals this Saturday, May 21st, at 9:30 a.m., at the Kingdom Fellowship A.M.E. Church, High Point High School, in Beltsville, and at 10:00 a.m., at the Ebenezer Church of God, in Landover Hills.
 There will also be a Grab & Go Meal distribution on Sunday, May 22nd, at 10:00 a.m., at the Community of Hope A.M.E. Church, in Temple Hills. While supplies last. One box per vehicle. Please remain in your vehicle.
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RELEASES GUIDANCE FOR FAMILIES SEEKING BABY FORMULA DURING NATIONAL SHORTAGE
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has expanded options for families impacted by the national infant formula shortage. Visit the Maryland Department of Health Maternal and Child Health web page for resources and support.
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 COUNCIL MEETINGS NEXT WEEK
May 24 - County Council - No Council Session
May 25 - Board of Appeals - 6:30 PM - Details
May 26 - County Council - 11:00 AM
Archived Meetings can be viewed on Council Livestream page
COUNCIL MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL BIKE TO WORK DAY
 The County Council was proud to celebrate “National Bike to Work Day” in Prince George’s County on Friday, the 21st Anniversary of the event in the National Capital Region. As part of the celebration, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG), Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) coordinated approximately 100 “Bike to Work Day” events across the region including 10 pit stops in Prince George’s County. Vision Zero Prince George’s is a proud Bronze Supporter of Bike to Work Day. Pictured are Council Chair Calvin S. Hawkins, II and District 4 Council Member Todd M. Turner participating in Bike to Work activities.
DISTRICT 8 COUNCIL MEMBER EDWARD BURROUGHS III, HELPS CUT THE RIBBON FOR A NEW ‘FEED THE FRIDGE’ IN OXON HILL, PROVIDING FREE MEALS AND FREE BABY FORMULA
 District 8 Council Member Edward Burroughs III, joined M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County and Feed the Fridge, for Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony launching the new Feed the Fridge location at the Glassmanor Community Center in Oxon Hill. Feed the Fridge is an innovative approach to battling food insecurity while helping the local economy in the region. The new location, the second in the County (the other is in Riverdale), is the result of a collaboration with Adventist HealthCare and the M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation. The “fridge,” which is stocked once a day with meals purchased from local businesses, is located outside the facility and is open 24/7. Also announced this week, baby formula desperately needed in light of the national shortage, is being stocked as well, and like the meals, is free for the taking, no questions asked, while supplies last.
COUNCIL MEMBERS DANNIELLE GLAROS AND TODD TURNER JOIN RIBBON-CUTTING FOR LT. RICHARD COLLINS III PLAZA
 District 3 Council Member Dannielle Glaros and District 4 Council Member Todd M. Turner, pictured here with University of Maryland President Dr. Darryll J. Pines, and Bowie State University President Dr. Aminta H. Breaux, were honored to join hundreds who gathered on Monday, May 16th, at the University of Maryland College Park to dedicate the new Lt. Richard Collins III Plaza, located on the campus. The memorial honors the life and legacy of the Bowie State University student who was killed in an act of hate in 2017. Hundreds of university community members gathered alongside social justice activists, community leaders, government officials, and Lt. Collins’ parents, family members and friends to remember him and advance important discussions on social justice and equity for all. The Collins family has also set up a foundation to address the issue of hate in our communities. Visit www.RichardCollinsfoundation.org
COUNCIL VICE CHAIR SYDNEY HARRISON PARTNERS FOR “HOOPS UP, CRIME DOWN” EVENT
 Council Vice Chair and District 9 Council Member Sydney Harrison expressed his gratitude to nonprofits, Our Sons Rise and 4Ever Unified; the County’s Department of Parks and Recreation; Prince George’s County Public Safety Basketball Team; the District 9 Select All-Stars (Frederick Douglass Alumni Basketball Team); the DC Vybe Band; a host of volunteers, and most importantly, the District 9 community, for supporting the “District 9 Hoops Up, Crime Down” Community engagement event, and the vision for a safer community. Vice Chair Harrison reports that “the young legs of the District 9 Select All-Stars outlasted the scrappy Public Safety Basketball Team.” By all reports, the spirited game was highlighted by three-pointers, flashy dunks, and special court appearances by Vice-Chair Harrison and Major Glenn Goldring (Police Division V). After the game, attendees enjoyed the stylings of the DC Vybe Band!
COUNCIL MEMBER JOLENE IVEY JOINS WOMEN BUILD WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IN GLENARDEN
 District 5 Council Member Jolene Ivey dropped by to see the total makeover of this home in Glenarden this week. The new owner-to-be is a single woman, who is putting in 250 hours of work with Women Build with Habitat for Humanity, towards the house. The women pictured on this day are from MGM National Harbor team!
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