Hello Neighbors,
In celebration of Earth Day coming up, I am thinking about the ways we can steward a healthy planet and beautiful community. I am excited to see so many community events taking place this weekend to clean up our neighborhoods, reduce waste, and responsibly dispose of hazardous materials. We can all do our part to keep our communities clean and neighborhoods beautiful! I hope you enjoy the beautiful spring weather, and get a moment to appreciate nature in the coming days.
In service,
Edward Burroughs III
Prince George's County Council, District 8
Community Partnership Highlight: Neighborhood Design Center
We are excited to share the work of one of our Community Partners the Neighborhood Design Center! With their Right Tree, Right Place Program we have been able to plant over 250 new trees throughout District 8! We have partnered with Citizens Associations and Home Owners Associations in Southlawn, Fort Washington, and other neighborhoods to identify areas for new trees and get them planted. Thank you to Jason Sprouls, the Community Forestry Program Manager at the Neighborhood Design Center, for his leadership to bring this partnership to life and our community leaders who have taken advantage of bringing the program to their neighborhoods!
Legislative Updates
Last week, the County Council passed my bill CB-010-2023 An Act Concerning Prince George’s County Open Data! The legislation requires the County to make certain data sets available publicly on the internet. This important piece of legislation will increase transparency and accountability by making government data and information more accessible to the public. Click HERE to read the new legislation.
Community Events
 The Washington Commanders are hosting the FedEx Field Job Fair on Saturday, May 6, at FedExField. They will have teams ready to conduct interviews on the spot for gameday and major event roles, including Community Relations, Food and Beverage, Guest Services, Hype Squad, Parking and Transportation, Security, and Sponsorship. Click HERE to sign up or learn more!
Community Resources & Opportunities
 The Prince George's Arts And Humanities Council is excited to announce that the Prince George's Film Festival is now accepting submissions for 2023. They invite you to submit your films and be a part of our celebration of the art of filmmaking.The Prince George's Film Festival is a platform that celebrates the diversity of film and the creative voices that make it possible. We believe in showcasing stories that inspire, provoke, and challenge us to think differently about the world around us. Click HERE to learn more or submit your proposal!
Are you a vendor looking to contribute to your local economy? Consider applying for a spot at Fort Washington Forward's Farmers Market! For more information and the application, click HERE.
Opportunities for Youth
Health, Wellness, & Sustainability
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