Prince George's County Planning Department Blog

Community Spotlight: Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary Offers Serenity of Nature

June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 Carly Brockinton0

Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, run by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and used as the headquarters of the Maryland Conservation Corp, is home to deer, osprey, bald eagles, owls, fox, song birds, snakes, turtles, and beavers. And it is just like home to nature lovers, birdwatchers, hikers, and fishermen.

Community Spotlight: Hyattsville Brewery Grows from General Store

March 25, 2019 Carly Brockinton0

“What makes us unique is that, over the years, we’ve collected enough tanks and we brew in a small enough size that we can have 18 to 20 of our own beers on tap at any given point,” said Mike Franklin.

Department Presents Fairmont Heights High School Economic Study

January 31, 2019 Carly Brockinton1

The Community Planning Division hosted an information session January 23 at the Cedar Heights Community Center to share s the results of the Fairmont Heights High School Economic Study.