District 9, Community Update

Prince George's County Legislative Branch sent this bulletin at 08/26/2023 12:24 PM EDT

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District 9 Community News

                                             Honoring Our Women Veteran

Today, Saturday, August 26, from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., BD McKoy Nonprofit Training Center, 71 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd. Clinton, MD, will host the Honoring Our Women Veteran event. Council Members Sydney Harrison, Mel Franklin, and Calvin Hawkins will participate in the event. The free event will feature 250 dress giveaways, food, music, dancing, and resource services. The entire community is invited.

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                          Police Division V and WSSC Police Community Bike Ride

On Saturday, September 9, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Police Division V, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Police, and 360 Family Services will host a community bike ride.  The ride will start at the Police Division V station, 6707 Groveton Dr. Clinton, MD.

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Office of the Sheriff Explorer Program

The Office of the Sheriff Explorer Program provides youth, in grades 6-12, with an introduction to different careers in law enforcement, educational training, leadership opportunities, and community service activities. Parents and youths interested in learning about Explorer Post #1696, fun-filled, hands-on activities promoting growth and development, please register today, by scanning the QR code. For more information, please email shf-outreach@co.pg.md.us or call (301) 780-8600.

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Elderly Property Tax Credit

The County online portal for the Elderly Property Tax Credit is now operational and available to the public. For additional information and to apply, please visit Elderly Property Tax Credit Portal.

Commanders and Department of Parks and Rec Unite for Youth

Calling all young football fans! The Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is collaborating with the Washington Commanders to bring flag football to local youth. The program was recently launched with a clinic at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex, in Landover. It will continue with a flag football league from October 1 – November 12 for grades Pre-K through 8th.  Registration is now open at www.commandersflag.com.

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Annual Washington International Horse Show

Last October, the County hosted the 64th Annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), at The Show Place Arena, at Prince George’s Equestrian Center, in Upper Marlboro. The equestrian event was a collaboration with the Town of Upper Marlboro and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation. The seven-day event contributed a total of $9.85 million to the County’s local economy. The County is proud to announce the event is returning to The Show Place Arena, at Prince George’s Equestrian Center on October 23 - 29, 2023. For additional information, please visit WIHS, at Show Place Arena.

MD 223 (Woodyard Road), from Victoria Drive to Sherwood Drive

MDOT Sidewalk Improvement Project

All work is performed emergencies, manpower, and progress permitting (equipment used for construction may be disruptive).

  • In Progress: Contractor will begin installation of curb and gutter along MD 223 northbound
  • In Progress: Installation of erosion and sediment (E&S) controls

Looking ahead:

  • Installation of additional barrier wall
  • Clearing and grubbing operations within project limits

Lane closures:

  • Off-peak lane closures, weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free Driver Education Scholarship

Applications are now being accepted for the Linnel Driving School & Coalition for Public Safety Training in Schools’ free driver’s education program. For additional details, please visit CPSTS Driving School Application.

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Police Officer Job Openings

The Prince George’s County Police Department has positions opening for police officers. The agency is offering signing bonuses of $10,000, for entry level police officers and $15,000, for experienced police officers. For additional information, please visit Join Prince George's County Police.

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School Crossing Guard Job Openings

The Prince George’s County Police Department has positions opening for School Crossing Guards. For more information and to apply, please visit School Crossing Guard Positions.

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County Council Recess

No scheduled Council hearings scheduled, until September 2023

 

Best regards,

Council Member

Sydney J. Harrison, District 9