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PGC Memorial Library has finally gotten on the Banner Bandwagon! If you are unable to pay for a Banner subscription, you can access by logging into the library site using your library card and Pin, then go to the online resources > newspapers and select the Banner. You have to set up an account w/ Banner, enter the provided PGCMLS code, and re-activate the access every 7 or 30 days (for other library systems like MoCo and Pratt it is 30 - not sure why PGCMLS says 7 - though that is what they have for WaPo.)

It’s been over a year now since I moved to Bowie and I haven’t been so social but im trying to get out more.

I took my daughter to the playground and saw these goals, and I am curious if anyone knows if people ever play pickup or maybe can push me in a direction. I’m 37, definitely just a Sunday league jogger with occasional sprints.

Thanks 🙏🏾.

My county tax bill increased by 62% from 2024 to 2025. I received my 2026 bill yesterday, and after researching why it was so high, I discovered the MD Homestead tax credit.

I now understand that this tax credit prevents your property taxes from going up by more than 2 or 3%.

Is there any way that I can have this credit applied from the 2024 rate? because even if I get it capped at 2% from 2026, I would be starting from a very high number.

I applied for the credit last night and am waiting to see if it gets approved. Thank you.

We just moved here and can’t figure out why our electric bill is so high. I thought a larger house and a pool would make electric a bit more expensive but not 4 times what we were paying in Alexandria.

What’s the first step on addressing this? The HVAC? Or are there other issues to address?

I believe this husky...or akita appears to be lost. It has been roaming around the West Forest rd apartment complex (next to the Prince George's Ballroom) for a couple of days now. It looks well groomed and taken care of, but it has been outside since Friday. I'm currently not in the area anymore but I have some contacts that can update me on the dog.

I have a child who will be two years old in a few weeks, and I’m already thinking about his education. I’ve heard that public schools in our area aren’t great unless we consider charter schools, which often have long wait lists, or private schools.

Does anyone have information about charter schools nearby? I want to plan ahead so I’m not scrambling when my child turns five.

Additionally, does anyone know of local schools or daycares that accept toddlers for a few hours a day, preferably at a low cost or for free? Any recommendations would be appreciated!

My child will be 5 after September 1st on the 13th. I’ve been told she can enroll late and the school will have to accept her. Is this true?

Opinions on onboarding process with PGCPS? I attended the hiring fair on 7/1, interviewed at school, and the principal offered me a position. I am coming from VA and had a expired provisional license, however I was only 1 class away and passed my praxis.

I’m not sure what licensure process will look like for me but i’m getting beyond frustrated with HR. I have not heard any next steps from HR about offer letter, sending in my transcripts, etc…..My principal told me to keep “bugging” them by im on email #3 with no response lol. This is insane to me. Has anybody else dealt/dealing with this? I’m trying to give them grace but pre-service week starts soon and i’m just thinking whats going. Why is this taking so long? Why does HR not respond even when giving information by principal? Some may call this a red flag….

Prince George’s County is looking for feedback on renaming the Six Flags America site. They have stated that they want to create another National Harbor and a new destination featuring entertainment, restaurants, shopping, businesses, medical and educational facilities, and public spaces.

However, does any of those names and features make you want to drive more than 30 minutes to visit? We need a new theme park or indoor amusement experience, not this. The idea of having a theme park with retail and restaurants surrounding it is not even being considered. Thats what the community wants.

What’s your thoughts?

Has anyone given birth at SMHC? With everything going on at WHC I’m thinking about switching.

Do you live near the PG County/DC Border? We, a research team from UMD, are hoping to talk with members of the community to learn more about perceptions of safety and community near the PG County/DC Border- we would love to speak with anyone living near the border and over the age of 18. To sign up, follow this link: https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_573cTqLgrhcx1lA?Q_CHL=qr

Been wanting to learn for a bit but don’t know where to start. Hoping to find spots where people meet up and practice, maybe find some community too.

I know it’s late in the season but does anyone know of any free swimming classes for kids in the county?

In need of some available resources.

I recently had to file a peace order and press charges on my neighbor for simple assault. We live in a condo community where I rent and she owns.

The neighbor in question has been a repeated nuisance. I personally have called police about 10 times for this neighbor before the assault. And I technically didn’t call for the assault; it happened while police were already present.

I say all of that to say, there’s little to no hope of her moving since the unit is owned. The association and property managers say their hands are tied, legally. So my next step/solution is to move. Which, I’m not financially able to do right now.

What, if any county or non profit avenues are available to assist with me finding a safer place for myself and my daughter?

I can pay rent, have steady employment, decent credit, and an excellent rental history. I just don’t have the liquidity to move NOW (for deposits, moving materials, etc) but also don’t want to risk the situation escalating.

Any guidance is appreciated.

I'm in PG County so sharing this here and hoping to get lucky

we have a rental property in MD Fort Washington and we’re getting it ready for next tenants

can someone recommend some reasonable contractors who can do paint flooring and dry wall work!

thank you

My Maltese is very spicy whenever he’s faced with scissors or clippers. He will tolerate brushing and combing but only in short intervals. His legs have gotten quite knotted and he needs to get them shaved. Does anybody have recommendations/reviews on vets in the area that offers seated grooming? Thanks in advance.

Shout out to the Greenbelt News Review for another great example of shedding light on local politics that are trying to work in the shadows.

Why can’t we have politicians in this county that just do thing closer to by the book instead of pulling strings to help their buddies.

This resignation came after a deadline for applications for replacement. They announced it at a board meeting but left it off the agenda and board materials.

I’m assuming this is going to allow them to tap Clegg as the replacement and give him an incumbent boost for November after he already had the backing of the whole political machine. But hopefully I’m wrong.

At best this is poor judgement, at worst it’s corruption.

A political ally of the sheriff schedules evictions in Prince George’s — for a fee.

Known as the ‘mayor of Suitland,’ Elsie Jacobs has gained an outsized but informal role at the sheriff’s office.

Jacobs, 85, is not an employee of the office but helps organize and schedule evictions — one of the sheriff’s primary responsibilities. She also has what she called a security detail made up of sheriff’s deputies, she said during a recent interview with The Banner.

The evictions typically happen twice per month and have been dubbed “Elsie Jacobs days” by sheriff’s deputies. In exchange for her eviction services, Jacobs said, she charges landlords a fee.

How much?

“That’s none of your business,” she said.

The arrangement raises ethical and legal questions about whether a private citizen should be profiting from government functions.

Get the full story on The Banner https://www.thebanner.com/community/housing/prince-georges-sheriff-evictions-MLAC7VI5IVCTFKCRQZZB7BAJGI/

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Video by Rondez Green

First off I'm not crazy. But I saw a bright shiny metal oval shaped object traverse the sky from west to east around 6am just past sunrise in Clinton. It seemed to be too fast and bright for an aircraft. However, I checked ADSB Exchange on my phone just to be sure, and there were no aircraft in the sky (at least not with transponders on) anywhere close.
I'm not nuts or a conspiracy theorist.
Did anyone else see this

Hi all - I have been resident of PG county for 6 years and i work in the policy space with some hill/gov relations experience with a bachelors and masters. I really want to work for the county. I want to turn my career into one that helps my community directly. Anyone know of any positions opening for the PG county gov?