Saturday, May 25, 2013
Follow these tips on Memorial Day weekend and all summer long.
Summer’s coming. Like it or not. But who doesn’t like it? Really? What’s not to like? Fire and EMS crews can tell you. “The men and women of your Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department unfortunately have seen many festive occasions quickly turn into tragedy,” reads a statement from the PGFD. So don’t be a killjoy. Open the pool, fire up the grill and stay safe this summer by following these tips, provided by the Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department. Pool safety First off, the fire department cannot fill your pool for you – you need a private contractor for that. Once that’s taken care of … Parents: • Always watch your children and never leave them unattended. A lack of adult supervision is one of the …
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.
Some city council members push for return of International Street Festival.
With the city of Hyattsville facing a $1.6 million budget shortfall next year, the Handmade on Hamilton street festival is set to be cut from the city's budget. According to Abby Sandel, director of the Hyattsville Department of Community Services, the festival, which aimed to celebrate handmade arts and crafts from around the world, Handmade on Hamilton was the most expensive event on the city's calendar last year. Expenses associated with closing the street, overtime for police and public works personnel, and event entertainment pushed the cost of the festival to roughly $46,000 "It's a little bit heartbreaking," said Sandel to the Hyattsville City Council on Wednesday evening. "What could we do?" West Hyattsville residents would still …
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 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 …
City council presses for more budget details with legislative mandate.
The Hyattsville City Council voted last night to require Mayor Marc Tartaro and city administrators to produce a detailed budget proposal by the end of the month. The measure passed nine to zero, with Mayor Marc Tartaro abstaining from the vote. Council Member Joseph Solomon (Ward 5) was absent from the meeting, which saw the city council briefed on the proposed budgets for the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Department of Community Services, and a discussion of the city's retiree health care benefit liability. According to Council President Candace Hollingsworth (Ward 1), the move to mandate a deadline for a more detailed budget came because members of the city council did not feel they had enough information to …
The council also looks to postpone Thursday's county planning board hearing on the plan.
The University Park Town Council voted Wednesday 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. The council voted 6-0 to disapprove with conditions. Council Member Heidi Sorensen (Ward 5) was absent. This vote comes nine days after the council voted to disapprove the preliminary plan. The planning board approved the preliminary plan May 16. Mayor John Tabori advised that the council approve the DSP but with conditions, saying otherwise, the planning board won't listen to their conditions. "The planning board has shown a willingness to listen to those who say 'We approve it, but we have real concerns,'" Tabori said. "They don'…
Mary Dancy
4:21 pm on Saturday, May 25, 2013
You are so right Mr. Albertson. I remember when University Park split itself from access to Queens Chapel Road with a permanent barrier. Let's not create another slight to West Hyattsville. Bring on the festival in the spring! more ›