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Government

Closings for Presidents Day

In honor of Presidents Day, note the following closures on Monday: According to the Prince George's County website: If you know of other closings for Presidents Day in Upper Marlboro, leave a comment.

Government

Suitland High School's Dance Troupe To Perform

  • Feb 15, 2012

The following announcement is from Prince George's County Public Schools: Prince George’s County Council Chair Andrea C. Harrison (D) – District 5, announces the County Council’s Eighth Annual Black History Month Program: “Black History Perspective: The Inner Strength of Prince George’s County” …

Awareness

Be a Hero to your Heart this Valentine's Day: February is American Heart Health Month

By Dr. Sandra B. Nichols, chief medical officer of the northeast region, UnitedHealthcare Clinical Services Many of us celebrate Valentine’s Day by buying flowers, sending heart-shaped cards or having dinner with someone special. This year, how about also remembering to take care of your own heart…

Awareness

Baseball: Team Registration for Freshman-and-under, High School Eligible

Team registration is open for the Anne Arundel County Spring High School Eligible and Freshman-and-under (8th and 9th graders) baseball leagues.  Information is available online at www.rbiplaybaseball.com.  The 20-game season starts April 2 and runs through June 3.  Cost: $200 per team plus umpire …

Volunteers Needed

Mothers with Infants Invited to Participate in Two Autism Studies

Description Researchers at the University of Connecticut are looking for pregnant mothers and mothers with infants to participate in two research initiatives that will follow the development of infant siblings of children with autism over the first two years of life. These studies are being …

Volunteers Needed

Seeking Prince Georgians Ages 90 and Better

Do you know any Prince George’s County residents who are 90 years old (turned age 90 in 2011 or before) or better? The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is collecting information about county residents who are ages 90 …

Awareness

Fairhaven School Hosting Open House

The Fairhaven School in Upper Marlboro is hosting an open house for local parents and guardians. According to its web site, school officials don't emphasize test scores as the students are responsible for their own educational development.  "Fairhaven students grow emotionally, creatively, and …

Awareness

Student Volunteers Needed for Upper Marlboro School

Attention, Wise High School students: your student government leaders want you to get involved. According to an announcement on the high school's homepage, the Student Government Committee is looking for pupils to join any of its subcommittees: the Activities Committee; Community Service Committee…

Accomplishments

County to Graduate New Officers This Thursday

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III and Police Chief Mark A. Magaw will headline a ceremony in Upper Marlboro this Thursday, as they graduate 50 new police officers to various departments throughout the county. Of the 50 officers, 46 of them will take jobs with the Prince George’s…

Local Connections

School Board Member to Host Community Forum

Something on your mind regarding the Prince George's County school system? On Jan. 12, school board member Carolyn M. Boston (Dist. 6) will host a community forum at Capitol Heights Elementary School in which parents, residents, educators and others can weigh in on local education. According to a …

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