Saturday, May 25, 2013
More than 5,000 hydrants are scheduled to get a fresh coat of paint this year.
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission is sprucing up 5,000 to 7,000 of its fire hydrants in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties between May and November 2013. The hydrants—currently gray or white with a green top—initially are being primed in a light gray color, and eventually will have their tops painted green and the bodies gray. The hydrants will remain in use during the refurbishment and the work is scheduled to be completed by November. WSSC also inspects and maintains each of its 45,000 hydrants once every three years, and according to its website, 99.99 percent of their 45,000 hydrants are operational on an average day. WSSC fire hydrant facts: If you notice a broken or leaking WSSC fire hydrant—with the green top and gray…
Top stories from around Prince George's County the week of May 20, 2013.
Here are the most-read news stories from around Prince George's County this week: University Park Council Disapproves Cafritz Detailed Site Plan The council also looks to postpone Thursday's county planning board hearing on the plan. $280M Pledged for Purple Line Construction, Private Dollars Still Needed Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown said government funding probably won't cover the more than $2 billion price tag. Realtor: Maryland Homes Selling at 'Rapid Pace' According to Long and Foster, the market is seeing 'positive trends.' Landover-based Businesses Face $60,000 in OSHA Fines The fines come after three employees were hospitalized with burns. Prince George's Woos Retailers at Vegas Convention For the first time, the county hosted its own …
Friday, May 24, 2013
Here's a look at the weekend forecast courtesy of the National Weather Service.
Memorial Day Weekend is going to be clear and sunny, according to the National Weather Service. But you may want to keep a sweater handy. After a cloudy, wet Friday the sun will return Saturday. Expect temperatures in the mid-60s, and breezy wins, gusting as fast as 21 mph at times. Saturday night, temperatures drop to the mid-40s and winds will calm a bit. More sun Sunday when temperatures are expected to rise to the high-60s during the day, dropping to the high-40s at night. Memorial Day looks good from here, with temperatures in the mid-70s and clear, sunny skies. Temperatures will drop to the mid-50s at night.
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” Try…
Thursday, May 23, 2013
For the first time, the county hosted its own reception at the Global Retail Real Estate Convention.
From Freakanomics to Zuckerbergs, Prince George's County officials rubbed elbows with bigwigs in the retail real estate, business and marketing industries at the Global Retail Real Estate Convention in Las Vegas. For the first time, Prince George’s boosters hosted a nighttime reception for developers and retailers, according to BizJournals.com. And, according to a county spokesperson, things went well. “We had a very successful event,” David Iannucci told BizJournals. Iannucci, the assistant deputy chief administrative officer for County Executive Rushern Baker, wouldn’t identify any specific prospects but he reportedly said the county had set up more than a dozen official meetings with developers and retailers. Iannucci told BizJournals …
The fines come after three employees were hospitalized with burns.
After three workers were hospitalized with serious burns, OSHA cited a company that does business in Landover with more than a dozen safety violations, according to a statement released by the Department of Labor. Emcor Government Services and EEC Inc., both part of the Arlington-based Emcor Group, were fined more than $60,000. The two companies both work out of Landover. EEC faces a $25,200 fine for 16 “serious violations,” according to the statement. A citation is "serious" if there is a “substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result and the employer knew, or should have known, of the hazard.” Emcor Government Services was cited with six similar violations carrying a $35,000 penalty. During an inspection, …
The county planning board will continue reviewing the Cafritz property Detailed Site Plan next Thursday at 3 p.m.
Welcome to the live stream of the Prince George's County Planning Board hearing on the detailed site plans plans for the Cafritz property redevelopment in Riverdale Park. The project will come before the planning board around 1 p.m., though the schedule is subject to change. There's been a bit of action from the local municipalities involved with the project, which sits mostly in Riverdale Park, with a small portion in College Park and bordering University Park. Last night, the University Park Town Council voted to disapprove the Cafritz development Detailed Site Plan and is requesting that the Prince George's County Planning Board postpone Thursday's hearing on the plan. On Sunday, Riverdale Park voted to approve the Cafritz property …
An Upper Marlboro doctor discusses how schools prepare to safeguard students with allergies.
Q: I just heard that there are some states that require public schools to have epinephrine injectors not targeted for a specific child available in case of an emergency. Is this safe? - Sydney, Crofton A: This is a perfect topic to discuss as Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)’s Food Allergy Awareness Week, was last week. What you are referring to is called the “stock” epinephrine law, which has been enacted by about 20 states thus far, including Maryland and Virginia. It requires schools to keep epinephrine stocked for use in case of an emergency for children who do not have their own prescription epinephrine injectors at the school. When someone comes into contact with a food allergen, an immune response is triggered and …
According to Long and Foster, the market is seeing 'positive trends.'
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This past April in suburban Maryland, home sales increased, inventory levels continued to fall and "homes continued to sell at a rapid pace," according to Long & Foster. The real estate company's Market Minute reports show that in April, homes were on the market for an average of less than two months and throughout the area. The number of homes sold also increased compared to this time last year, acocording to the report. And the number of homes for sale dropped significantly throughout the Maryland suburbs. Looking to buy a home in or around Upper Marlboro? Check out these local listings.
Concerts, parades, family activities and more will honor the U.S. military.
Memorial Day Weekend 2013 runs from May 25-27 and is the unofficial first weekend of summer. County schools are closed and many offices close to mark this holiday. While swimming pools typically open up this weekend, there are a number of other local activities that may interest you and your family. Washington, D.C. National Memorial Day Concert - Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna will serve as hosts for the annual event which takes place on the West Lawn on the U.S. Capitol building. Dramatic readings, documentaries and a diverse array of musical acts will help the nation honor the military. National Memorial Day Parade - Sponsored by the World War II Veteran’s Committee, the 2013 parade will begin at the corner of Constitution Avenue and …
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2:53 am on Saturday, May 25, 2013
Hey .... as long as the 'right' people get paid off ... Uh... I really meant to say : "receive sufficient campaign support" ... who cares about how the county council and zoning board has already decided even if it was as long ago as last year ??. all you busy-body gadfly types just need to shut up and accede to the inevitable. get a life. more ›