Carly Brockinton

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.

Eagle Harbor: Big Plans in County’s Smallest Municipality

November 7, 2018October 15, 2018 Carly Brockinton0

Eagle Harbor, the smallest municipality in the County, will celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2019, and the town officials are planning to “do everything a bit bigger” throughout the year with fireworks on the Fourth of July, a gala/scholarship awards dinner in April, and a black history program.

Planning Department Program Funds Fairmont Heights High School Study

October 17, 2018October 15, 2018 Carly Brockinton0

In September 1950, 738 black students entered the new Fairmont Heights Junior-Senior High School—one of only two high schools in Prince George’s County for blacks during segregation, and the only one that offered twelfth grade. In 2017, the last students left that building, which now sits vacant. While the students have moved on, the community […]

Showing Employee Appreciation

October 11, 2018October 9, 2018 Carly Brockinton0

Last week the employees of the Prince George’s County Planning Department and the Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation took a little time to celebrate each other and the hard work we do supporting our community at an annual Employee Cookout.

How we move

September 19, 2018August 13, 2018 Carly Brockinton0

Transportation in Prince George’s County

Loop Promises DC to Baltimore Trip in 15 Minutes

September 12, 2018September 12, 2018 Carly Brockinton0

While it might hail from The Boring Company, the newest proposal for local traffic easement doesn’t lack excitement. The DC-Maryland Loop Tunnel Project is developing an environmental assessment for a high-speed underground public transportation system between Washington and Baltimore.

ENTER TO WIN: Best photos of Prince George’s County

September 10, 2018October 17, 2018 Carly Brockinton0

Share your best photo of Prince George’s County to win a FREE family pass for a public session for up to 5 people (including admission and skate rental) at the Bowie Ice Arena.

Old Town is New Again with Arts Scene

September 5, 2018August 13, 2018 Carly Brockinton0

Arts District Hyattsville is part of the Gateway Arts District, where public art abounds, new businesses are flourishing, and the community is growing. Two new townhome complexes—The Bristol and the Calvin II—are already sold out.