Dimensions Healthcare System Chief Operating Officer and President of Prince George’s Hospital Center John A. O’Brien, will retire May 15 from the hospital post after nearly a decade on the job, according to President and Chief Executive Officer Neil J. Moore. O’Brien joined Dimensions Healthcare System (DHS) in 2005 and was one of the longest […]
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Columbus Short Ejected from Home after Tumultuous Month
Columbus Short, part of a fictional team of high level fixers on “Scandal,” has been ordered to vacate the Los Angeles home he shared with estranged wife Tanee McCall-Short after an alleged series of domestic violence incidents. Under a restraining order, Short’s request to be allowed to return to the family home was denied by […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
D.C. Native Nicholas Majett Named P.G. Acting Chief Administrative Officer
Nicholas A. Majett, a D.C. native who has held key D.C. government administrative posts in a 25-year career, has been named acting chief administrative officer (CAO) for Prince George’s County, replacing Bradford Seamon effective May 5, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III announced April 22. Seamon announced that he would be leaving the […]
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Prince George’s County, Md. to Hold Ninth Annual Heritage Film Festival
The ninth annual Heritage Film Festival is set for April 17 to 19 at the South Bowie Library in Bowie, Md. The festival will showcase independent films with an independent spirit from local, national, international, novice and experienced filmmakers. The three-day event offers three distinctive programs and is free to the public, although organizers asked […]
Posted inSports
Jackie Robinson Remembered Across Major League Baseball
The life and legacy of one of baseball’s most iconic figures was remembered on April 15 for the 10th consecutive year. Since April 15, 2004, “Jackie Robinson Day” has been celebrated every year by major league baseball teams. Just 13 MLB teams participated in the inaugural event. Now, all 30 teams host activities at their […]
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Prince George’s County, Md. Hospital Center Tops in Hygiene
Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly, Md. has achieved the status of “Top Performer” from the Maryland Hospital Hand Hygiene Collaborative. Hospitals that are considered top performers have a minimum hand hygiene compliance rate of 90 percent for three consecutive months. The responsibility for hand hygiene applies not only to patients, staff and visitors alike, […]
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President Obama’s Aunt Zeituni Dies at 61
President Obama’s Kenya-born Aunt Zeituni Onyango, 61, died from cancer and respiratory ailments April 8 at the Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation Harborlights facility in South Boston, according to news reports. She was the half-sister of President Obama’s father. Onyango was granted U.S. asylum by a federal judge in 2010, after living illegally in Boston. Her […]
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month Observed by Prince George’s Hospital
A rally and candlelight vigil recognizing survivors of sexual assault and abuse was held April 10 as part of Dimensions Healthcare System’s annual drive at Prince George’s Hospital to “Take Back the Night” from sexual predators. The event is held in observance of President Obama’s designation in 2010 of April as National Sexual Assault Awareness […]
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for DHCD Headquarters in New Carrollton
Prince George’s County residents were treated to some upbeat news April 9 at a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of a massive project that local officials believe will mean millions of dollars in revenue and taxes and hundreds of new construction and retail jobs. Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, along with Prince Georges County Executive Rushern L. […]
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Prince George’s Schools Win Grant
President Obama visited Bladensburg High School, April 7, to discuss a $7 million grant being present to three Maryland schools by the U.S. departments of Labor and Education through the Youth Career Connect program. The Youth Career Connect program was designed for high schools and their partners to develop innovative and creative programs that will […]
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Prince George’s County Non-Profits Receive $152,316 in United Way Grants
The United Way of the National Capital Area awarded 14 grants totaling $152, 316 to Prince George’s County non-profit organizations, the United Way NCA announced recently. The funds came through designations to the Prince George’s County Community Impact Fund in United Way NCA’s annual workplace giving campaign. “I feel great about awarding these checks to […]
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Prince George’s ‘All In’ for New FBI Headquarters
University of Maryland President Dr. Wallace D. Loh walked to the news conference podium on March 24 at the College Park campus. As Loh looked out into the room full of elected officials, residents, and university staff, he was beaming. “F.B.I. stands for,” Loh said, then paused for a deep breath and chuckled. “F.B.I. stands […]