Sunday, May 20, 2012
Review this week's top Prince George's County news.
Greenbelt Men Charged with Intent to Distribute Drugs in School Zone Police arrested two Greenbelt men Tuesday and charged them with possession with intent to distribute drugs in a school zone at 3:41 p.m., according to Greenbelt Police. Car Crashes into AT&T Store at Bowie Town Center A 30-year-old woman was transported to the hospital for minor injuries Monday, May 14 after crashing her vehicle into the AT&T store in the Bowie Town Center. Damage to the store was minor, according to officials. Hyattsville Budget Delayed At Least One More Week Mayor avoids closed session for now, claiming progress toward a resolution of police staffing issues. Denny's to Come to College Park The former Varsity Grille building, will soon be the place to …
The department looks to hire 50 new firefighters, and waded through 3,000 applications to determine 2,300 of them met minimum requirements.
Hiring a new employee can be a daunting task. Think about how overwhelming it is to receive so many applications that it's 600 times the number of open positions. The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department faces this very task. While its fiscal year 2013 budget includes 50 new positions for firefighters, the department received 3,000 applications for the jobs. Out of that pool, 2,300 applicants meet the minimum qualifications and were invited to participate in the written examination. In comparison, in 2011, nearly 2,100 applications were received and 1,675 were eligible to take the written test. A press release from the department suggests several theories for the number of applications: difficulty in finding …
Saturday, May 19, 2012
With Pimlico triumph, I'll Have Another keeps Triple Crown dream alive.
I’ll Have Another proved the skeptics wrong by winning the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday in exactly the same way he won the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago. The Kentucky-bred chestnut colt chased down pre-race favorite Bodemeister in the stretch crossing the finish line first by a neck. In the process, I'll Have Another kept alive hopes for horse racing’s first Triple Crown champion in more than three decades. “More than anything, I’m glad I didn’t disappoint people,” said Mario Gutierrez, I’ll Have Another’s jockey. “Like I say, it’s not about me. It is about the horse. From day one, I’ve believed in him. I’m so happy for him because he’s just a great horse.” Affirmed, in 1978, was the last colt to capture the …
What's opening this weekend at the movie theater.
Looking for something to watch on date night or out with friends? Use the Moviefone application to find showtimes near you and read about the films opening this weekend. Make it a girls' night out with What to Expect When You're Expecting, which opens this weekend in theaters. Starring Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Matthew J. Morrison, Elizabeth Banks, January Jones, it's based off the self-help book for soon-to-be parents. The action-packed Battleship makes its debut this weekend. Starring Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Liam Neeson, Rihanna, Brooklyn Decker, Michael O'Sullivan of The Washington Post says, "An invigorating blast of cinematic adrenaline," of the action-packed movie. For a good laugh, check out the Dictator starring …
Roads around joint service base could be more congested over the weekend.
Prince George's County officials are telling motorists to expect significant delays on the roads near Joint Base Andrews over the weekend. It's because of the expected high traffic resulting from the Joint Service Open House and Air Show on Saturday May 19 and Sunday, May 20. "Be aware and plan ahead for your travel," reads a notice sent out to residents earlier today. The open house and air show runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. If you are looking to avoid traffic to get to the air show, try Metro, which will be running a shuttle back and forth from the Branch Avenue Metro Station on the Green Line. However, inbound shuttle buses will only run until 1 p.m.
Friday, May 18, 2012
The surprise success of the Orioles and Nationals has the region buzzing.
The Orioles and Nationals "rivalry" has required quotations through the first few years of interleague play around the beltway. This year is different. Entering the three-game weekend set, beginning Friday night at Nationals Park, the two clubs are battling atop their divisions against clubs with star-studded rosters and larger payrolls. So as one of the most important series between these neighboring ball clubs gets underway, the Patch sites in the Maryland area are curious: who are you pulling for in this year's Battle of the Beltway? Are you cheering for Bryce Harper and the Nationals? Or are you behind Adam Jones and the Orioles? While we're at it, which team do you think stands the best chance of staying in the pennant race late into …
The following arrest information was supplied by the Prince George's County Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
The Prince George's County Police Department have now charged three men "in connection with" the robbery of a McDonald's in Capitol Heights. At this time police cannot provide details on the exact charges for each of the men, according to PGPD Spokesman Cpl. Rodriguez. In a press conference Friday afternoon, the robbery unit announced the arrest of two Laurel men Tommy Lee Waters, 24, and Todd Wheeler, 24, as well as Brandon Alexander Cunningham, 20, of Largo. Waters, of the 7900 block of Orion Circle in Laurel, was arrested on Wednesday in Kettering. Wheeler, of the 8700 block of Char Court in Laurel, and Cunningham, of the 100 block of Firethorn Court in Largo, were arrested Thursday. "The community played a vital role by providing …
A look at homes hosting open houses this weekend in Bowie and Upper Marlboro.
There are eight open houses listed in Bowie this weekend, while there are 10 listed in Upper Marlboro. Here's a sample of the listings: 4107 Chelmont Lane, Bowie, MD 20715 12718 Holiday Lane Bowie, MD 20716 8811 Maple Avenue Bowie, MD 20720 To see the other five open houses in Bowie, visit AOL Real Estate. 11202 Dappled Grey Way Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 3916 Rolling Paddock Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 4037 Ranch Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 To see the rest of the Upper Marlboro listings, read AOL Real Estate.
Community Support Systems is hosting a large yard sale this weekend to raise money for their services.
Submitted by Claudia R. Raskin Community Support Systems is holding a flea market /yard sale, Saturday, May 19,f from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lions Park at Route 301 and Cherry Tree Crossing Road in Cheltenham, MD. The event will also feature a Beautiful Baby Contest (0-2 years old) so bring your pictures. Find a treasure or de-clutter! Vendors selling a variety of items are welcome. Booths can be rented for $20. Vendor registration will be at the gate from 6 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Weapons, live animals, and food sales are not permitted. The mission of CSS is to provide access to services; to advocate for needed services; and to provide local programs that will raise the quality of life, dignity, and independence in the community. CSS serves …
Ruling stems from divorce case filed by a couple married in California in 2008.
UPDATED (5:12 p.m.)—Same-sex marriages legally performed out of state must be recognized by Maryland Courts, according to a decision issued Friday by Maryland’s highest court. “Maryland courts will withhold recognition of a valid foreign marriage only if that marriage is ‘repugnant’ to State public policy,” wrote Court of Appeals Judge Glenn Harrell Jr. in the 7-0 decision. Legal experts and Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler said the decision has both immediate and long-term effects—even as the state moves toward a possible referendum on the recently passed law allowing same-sex marriage in the state. Gansler, who in 2010 issued what he called “a forecast” opinion predicting the court would ultimately recognize out-of-state same-…
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