Maryland Governor Wes Moore hosted a highly anticipated telephone town hall with over 5,000 of the state’s constituents on March 18. The town hall meeting, which focused on key topics such as economic growth, support for federal workers, the relocation of the FBI headquarters and veteran benefits, served as an important opportunity for Moore to update Marylanders on his administration’s progress and future plans.
Tag: Prince George’s County
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Prince George’s police chief says perceptions of crime and reality ‘don’t align’
Crime rates in Prince George’s County, Md. have decreased by 5% for homicides and 2% for violent crimes in 2024, however, residents’ perceptions of crime remain high due to the decline being overshadowed by other issues.
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Food insecurity is on the menu: Pre-Thanksgiving turkey giveaways run out of food in Prince George’s County
Wanda Durant’s Family Foundation and Prince George’s County Council Vice Chair Sydney J. Harrison hosted Thanksgiving food drives in Prince George’s County, providing 500 turkeys and food boxes to those in need, while the National Capital Area Food Bank’s Hunger Report confirmed that 50% of Prince George’s County residents have experienced food insecurity this year.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
Community engagement and connectivity can make our streets safer
Prince George’s County leaders are taking action to strengthen public safety through improving connectivity and infrastructure, enabling surveillance, community engagement, and emergency response.
Posted inDMV News
Hot off the press: News impacting the Black community in D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
Montgomery County Police Department has expanded their drone program to include a “Drone as First Responder” program, while Maryland’s unemployment rate has risen to 2.8% and a $2M grant has been awarded to support Maryland’s homeless youth.
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Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes
The Maryland Department of Health is actively seeking individuals with high risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and Alzheimer’s in order to provide them with prevention activities and support programs.
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Purple Line trains unveiled; Prince George’s communities weigh in
The Maryland Department of Transportation has unveiled the first cars of the Metro’s Purple Line, which is expected to open in 2027 and will extend 16 miles from New Carrollton to Bethesda, with 21 total stops.
Posted inHealth
Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes this summer
The Maryland Department of Health is actively seeking residents in high-risk areas for chronic diseases, such as diabetes, to connect them with health prevention efforts and prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Hot off the press: News impacting the Black community in D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
A six-year-old boy was shot and killed during a Fourth of July celebration in Temple Hills, MD, while four people have died from heat-related deaths in Prince George’s County, and a rash of armed bank robberies have been reported in the region.
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Diverse, Inclusive Studies Are Key to Finding Effective Dementia Treatments
The Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center is working to expand the diversity of their research studies to ensure new discoveries benefit everyone, with the goal of developing new interventions that benefit everyone.
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Hot Off the Press: News impacting the Black community in D.C., Maryland
ATM bandits have struck again in Bowie, Md., stealing an ATM, scratch-off lottery tickets, alcohol and cigarettes, while health officials in Prince George’s County are urging residents to get tested for HIV and STIs, and Wendell Felder has won the Ward 7 Democratic primary race.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardons over 175,000 low-level marijuana convictions
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has pardoned over 175,000 misdemeanor cannabis convictions in an effort to address the consequences of criminalization and to help build a brighter future for the state.