Envision Prince George’s has partnered with the University of Maryland, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and several other local organizations to capture this riveting story of Fortune's Bones. Fortune was an enslaved African whose life did not end when he died in 1798. In life, Fortune served a doctor in post-Colonial Waterbury, Connecticut. After death, he was dissected by the Connecticut physician who owned him. His bones were preserv

Over the next two weeks, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III will continue to host a series of public hearings to engage citizens in a dialog about the County’s FY 2013 budget.  The hearings, which will held in a total of three locations in the northern, southern, and central parts of the County beginning January 26, will provide residents with an opportunity to give their input and opinions on the Prince George’s Cou

Where and how should Prince George's grow? You're invited to have your say.. Prince George's County grew by seven percent over the last decade, yet little of it occurred at the 15 Metro stations or in established town centers. In 2002, the county adopted a General Plan to provide an overall land use approach to focus growth at transit stations, in new and existing town centers, and to preserve rural lands. However, much of the county's growth o

The year is off to an incredible start for dozens of honorees working hard to “envision” the future for Prince George's County. The Prince George's County Social Innovation Fund formally introduced its first "Forty UNDER 40"—young adult leaders making an impact in Prince George's County.  A recognition event will be held at on January 31, 2012 at Busboys and Poets, 5331 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD from 6 - 8:30 PM. Learn more

The Prince George's County Social Innovation Fund is pleased to announce its inaugural ‘Forty UNDER 40 -Prince George's County 2012’ list. These county residents have made exceptional contributions in Arts and Humanities, Business, Education, Health and Fitness, Public Service, and Science.  Launched in September of this year, nominations were widely accepted from individuals and organizations from throughout the region. A review panel, c

Patriots Technology Training Center is back this year with its partners: Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Chapter of Blacks in Government, Reid Temple A.M.E. Church, and the Prince George's One Stop Career Center to host the studentjobs.gov conference. Where:   Largo High School                 505 Largo Road                 Upper Marlboro, MD 20774  When:    Saturday, December 3, 2011  Time

Multi-billionaire Bill Gates' non-profit organization is giving away 1,000 scholarships for the 2012 school season. Bill Gates' Millennium Scholarship Program (GMS) will select 1,000 talented students next year to receive a “good-through-graduation” scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. Scholars will also be provided with personal and professional development through their leadership programs, along with academic

Last week the Prince George’s County Health Department announced the draft Local Health Improvement Plan. The Department now seeks the input of County residents on the plan. The purpose of the plan is to provide a framework for improving the health of all County citizens and residents and to serve as a guide to key health stakeholders in allocating health resources and carrying out future health planning activities that impact the County's over

The Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce Legislative Action Committee presents former State Senator and Prince George's Councilman David Harrington to speak on the State and County's Legislative processes and protocols.  He will educate on the route legislation takes from introduction to adoption and where the most effective point of engagement is for advocacy.  He will also share information on the “Do's” and “Don'ts” along the path o