REVISED: Valor Awards, Test Scores Rise

Prince George's County Maryland sent this bulletin at 05/02/2016 03:59 PM EDT

"Happy early Mother’s Day to all the wonderful Prince George’s County mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers.

Mother’s Day is not just a recognition of mothers’ themselves, but a celebration of the characteristics of motherly love. Every day I see these characteristics in the form of care and compassion, mentoring, and nurturing by the women, men, and children of Prince George’s County. I notice it in our County employees, our clergy, our community organizers, and the hundreds of thousands who volunteer and lend a hand to their neighbors. To all the mothers in my life, and to all mothers, I wish a joyous Mother’s Day.”

Top honorees risked their lives to rescue children

(L to R) County Executive Rushern Baker, Fighter/Medic Lieutenant Rob Kight, Fire Fighter Daniel McGown, Fire Fighter John Princiotta, Jr. and Fire Chief Marc Bashoor. The men were part of a crew that saved a 7-year-old boy last May. (Below left) Prince George’s police officer Dale T. Sollars poses with his family. He was named officer of the year for pulling a 7-year-old boy from a frozen pond.

Two recipients of Prince George’s County’s top public safety honors were recognized for risking their lives to rescue children trapped in dangerous situations.

Prince George’s police officer Dale T. Sollars and firefighter Lt. Rodney L. Bolen received gold medals at the Prince George’s County Valor Awards last Wednesday.

Sollars, who was named officer of the year, was recognized for pulling out a 7-year-old boy who had fallen into a nearly frozen pond in January. Bolen, who was named firefighter of the year, was recognized for running into a burning home in May to rescue children trapped inside. Read the rest of the Washington Post story here. GALLERY

Kindergarten readiness scores rise in County public schools

Data received by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) shows a four percentage point increase from 34 percent in SY15 to 38 percent in SY16, on the Kindergarten Readiness Assessments (KRA) for Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS). The KRA evaluates student readiness across four domains: Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Social Foundations and Physical Development. PGCPS showed an improvement across all four domains.

All race/ethnicity groups, special education students, English Language Learners and students of low economic status demonstrated improved KRA scores. More...

Hundreds of County employees volunteer to renovate homes and collect debris

Landover resident Ida Douglass (center) poses with members of County Executive Baker's Christmas in April team, headed by Chief Administrative Officer Nicholas Majett, after they completed renovations on her home on Saturday.

Hundreds of Prince George’s County employees along with thousands of residents spent last Saturday volunteering at various Christmas in April and “Clean Up, Green Up” locations throughout the County. Both these initiatives have been important clean-up efforts during County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III’s administration.

“I often say how fortunate I am to work with such a kind-hearted and giving group of people,” said County Executive Baker. “Their willingness to give of their time to make life better for others is inspiring. I want to thank everyone for helping make Prince George’s County a great place to live." More...

About 50 volunteers, including these Prince George's County Public School students, volunteered for Clean Up Green Up in the Langley Park area.

New trash and recycling pickup schedule begins on May 2

Starting May 2, 2016, residential curbside trash and recycling pickups in Prince George’s County will move to a same day, once-a-week Tuesday through Friday schedule, providing resident’s with one trip to the curb. This change affects residents receiving County-contracted trash and recycling services only. Countywide yard trimmings pickups will move to Monday from its current schedule of Wednesday. More...

$25 million overhaul comes to Mall at Prince George's

The owner of the Mall at Prince George's in Hyattsville is planning a $25 million overhaul and a range of new retail, restaurant and entertainment tenants.

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) will start with a 20,000-square-foot H&M store, which aims to open in the fall of 2016, according to PREIT CEO Joe Coradino. The store will include men’s, women’s, children’s and infant clothing, as well as a separate store-within-a-store for accessories.

“It’ll be done in a number of phases, including bringing in a number of new retailers and restaurants and entertainment to really upgrade the merchandise mix,” Coradino said of the renovation. More...

Teen open mic in Marlow Heights

Friday, May 6, 7-9:30 pm

Café Groove is an expressive arts program just for teens, where they can enjoy performances (or get on stage) in a cozy and relaxed coffeehouse atmosphere.

Café Groove takes place on the first Friday of each month, from October through May, and usually features an act from a professional performer. Each Café Groove includes an open mic portion so that teens can perform with the support of their friends! For more information, click here.

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