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County Council Candidate Cronyism

I mentioned before that I’m going to be keeping a closer eye on the district where I reside: County Council…

Politics of Redistricting and District 6 Council Race

I haven’t blogged in more than a year for more reasons than need to be included here. But I’m back…

Back to Blogging on Prince George’s County

I know it’s been a while, but I’m back at it. Let’s recap the tax hike fiasco and quickly look forward to restaurant openings.

PGCo, did you know…

Free upgrades for your PGCo home, NEW upscale bed & breakfast, more development at Woodmore Town Centre, DC-style open food market, new farmers market in Capitol Heights, How I got Rt. 202 clean and you can do the same, School Board gets another kind of clean up, Go-Go music musical at MGM and SO MUCH MORE in PGCo, did you know…

Candidate Hits and Misses: State Senate and House, County Council and Executive

My take on the candidates forum for County Council Districts 5 & 6, some State Senate, some House seats. Yes one candidate avoided me. Rosero was cool. One said she doesn’t want her mom living with her. One talked about affordable housing needs. There were some definite hits and misses.

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PGCo's District 6 race is already interesting. We explore the candidacy of Nakia Wright and her connection to councilman D.L. Davis.
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Reintroducing PGC Blog: We Talk Disastrous Redistricting and the County Council District 6 Race
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Back to Blogging on Prince George’s County

I know it’s been a while, but I’m back at it. Let’s recap the tax hike fiasco and quickly look forward to restaurant openings.

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PGCo Please Please VOTE

PGC Blog doesn’t endorse any candidates but I can and will say here, briefly, who PGC Blog supports. Note that…

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Catch 22 Seafood Market & Restaurant, Camella’s Kitchen pepper sauces and coming attractions.

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Food News: Kitchencray, Burtons and The Bird, Ninety Bar, What I Heard
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Food News: Kitchencray, Burtons and The Bird, Ninety Bar, What I Heard

I’ve been doing my darndest to dine in PGCo. I’m covering Burtons, Kitchencray Cafe, The Bird in DC, and even a hotel restaurant. Little morsels at the end on a Laurel beer and bacon fest, Jamaican Independence Day, winery events in the county and more. Check the post.

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Food News: Sunday Booze, Restaurant Week, New SoBe Spot
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Food News: Sunday Booze, Restaurant Week, New SoBe Spot

New South Beach inspired restaurant opens and it is NOT your average spot, Kapnos Greek gets a YES! Dave & Buster’s almost here, and You could make your future Sunday liquor runs in Prince George’s County. Yay! or BOO! Groupon and Livingsocial deals in PGCo

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I dined at Spice 6 in Hyattsville, Am dining at Redstone American Grill soon, Taste Prince George’s Food & Wine Festival triumphantly returns, DC restaurant week has me for lunch, Granite City Food & Brewery has opening date and space, Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats, Simple Pleasure Ice Cafe and Olive Grove will see me soon. Have you been there already?

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Old Line Fine Wine & Bistro in Beltsville, MD off Route 1 and Powder Mill Road will be hosting the…

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Open Mic, Etiquette & Entrepreneurship

Here are two great program offerings in PGCo: one is strictly for youth, the other covers you if you’re 7…
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Sponsored Swag for your Soireeâ€

  How would you like for your next dinner party to have full sponsorship?  Well if you’re willing be a…
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Designer Cufflinks by David Yurman

The cufflink is a finishing touch that takes you from classic to stand out would.  My Daddy was born in…
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Amaluna I’m in Love

Cirque du Soliel’s Amaluna has been the best show I’ve seen this Summer. Win TWO FREE TICKETS for the August 28th show from PGC Blog. If you’re not one of the winners, Cirque du Soleil is offering PGC Blog readers a special ticket deal that you really won’t be able to beat. Really you won’t.

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Register your teens for the Summer Youth Employment Program, Modell’s and TJ Maxx are officially open at Ritchie Station Marketplace, Check out the new Renaissance Art & Style Thrift Boutique, Capitol Heights is new home to Global Vision Community Health Center

March 6, 2014
Business: Eastover, Arel Architects, National Harbor & Hot Yoga
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Eastover Shopping Center to be redeveloped, Bikram Yoga in PGCo, New eateries at National Harbor, business owner shoots intruder, Temple Hills architecture firm in business with MGM

February 20, 2014
Business: New Development, Retro Fitness, Whole Foods Breaks Ground
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CDC renews lease in Hyattsville, Whole Foods breaks ground in Riverdale, University Town Center has new retail and grocery coming, and Retro Fitness is opening up in PGCo

January 31, 2014
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Greenwood Casino would give money then take it back (so surprised-NOT), Seat Pleasant’s City Center voted down, Bowie lost big time when Redskins stayed in VA, PGCo delegation goes to Brazil for what?, Greenbelt is a frontrunner for FBI relocation

December 12, 2013
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You may have bought a flame-prone mattress, New Marriott opens in Largo, PGCo public schools use AdSense, Long and Foster selling hot properties in the county, Daycare center suddenly closes doors

December 4, 2013
Minimum Wage Increase
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Prince George’s County’s minimum wage is set to increase but threats are being made in Maryland.

November 27, 2013
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Register your teens for the Summer Youth Employment Program, Modell’s and TJ Maxx are officially open at Ritchie Station Marketplace, Check out the new Renaissance Art & Style Thrift Boutique, Capitol Heights is new home to Global Vision Community Health Center

March 6, 2014
Business: Eastover, Arel Architects, National Harbor & Hot Yoga
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Eastover Shopping Center to be redeveloped, Bikram Yoga in PGCo, New eateries at National Harbor, business owner shoots intruder, Temple Hills architecture firm in business with MGM

February 20, 2014
Business: New Development, Retro Fitness, Whole Foods Breaks Ground
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CDC renews lease in Hyattsville, Whole Foods breaks ground in Riverdale, University Town Center has new retail and grocery coming, and Retro Fitness is opening up in PGCo

January 31, 2014
County Business
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Greenwood Casino would give money then take it back (so surprised-NOT), Seat Pleasant’s City Center voted down, Bowie lost big time when Redskins stayed in VA, PGCo delegation goes to Brazil for what?, Greenbelt is a frontrunner for FBI relocation

December 12, 2013
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You may have bought a flame-prone mattress, New Marriott opens in Largo, PGCo public schools use AdSense, Long and Foster selling hot properties in the county, Daycare center suddenly closes doors

December 4, 2013
Minimum Wage Increase
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Prince George’s County’s minimum wage is set to increase but threats are being made in Maryland.

November 27, 2013
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Weekend Happenings
15 Jun: Weekend, Mostly Saturday Though, Happenings

Free gasoline for Dads, Juneteenth at Watkins Park, Hyfest in Hyattsville, IMAGINE Family Day, Bourbon, Beer & BBQ Festival. I may add more to this list tonight. Stay tuned.

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02 Oct: October Events

Seat Pleasant Fall Fun & Fitness Festival is Free for all, A Taste of DC is yours for a price but you can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Suitland Community Center and taste some great dishes for FREE, University of Maryland and Bowie State University are having HOMECOMING events this weekend so be mindful as you drive, Job/Career at Prince George’s Community College is a good opportunity, New York Times …

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08 Aug: Weekend What’s Up PGCo

Tye Tribbett ministers at Praise in the Park in Bowie, FREE MOVIE at Watkins Park, PGCPS Back to School Fair has backpack give aways for thousands, FestAfrica African Festival is a two day event taking over Silver Spring and CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’s production of Amaluna is upping their wow factor again. Can’t WAIT to see this show.

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30 May: Prince George’s Centric Events

Upcoming events include Marietta House wine, craft, and music festival, free Jazz in the Garden series, Silver Spring’s Downtown Live concert series, Bladensburg Waterfront Park free canoeing and fishing, and National Harbor brings back Movies on the Potomac

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13 Dec: Christmas in Prince George’s County

Lots going on in Prince George’s County in celebration of the Christmas season.

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04 Oct: October Weekend in Prince George’s

Bowie’s International Festival, Music Artist Tamara Wellons, Live band Secret Society, Community EXPO at The Boulevard, Half Note Lounge happy hour, children’s consignment sale, bed and breakfast open house in Fort Washington, and more all happening this weekend in Prince George’s County,

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25 Sep: Girlfriend’s Gratitude Tea and EmpowHERment (Demo)

These events are designed to help women like you and I have places to go where we can refuel, gain knowledge and connect to a very valuable community. Don’t miss out. And again, I’d love to meet some of you on Sunday.

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09 May: My Weekend Invitations

 I’m doing three things this weekend: attending the grand opening of Ellehcor Design Boutique in Capitol Heights, stopping through the…

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21 Sep: Saturday Event Maybes (Demo)

 Heads up to a couple of things going on this weekend in Prince George’s County.      Saturday, September 22nd…

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07 Sep: HAPPENING In & Around Prince George’s This Weekend (Demo)

I have NO IDEA what’s going on this Friday because I’m tired.  This blogger is meeting the girls for a…

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17 Aug: PGCo Potpourri of Weekend Events (Demo)

What is happening in the County area this weekend besides pandering and politics?      Cirque du Soleil’s TOTEM has…

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15 Jun: Saturday June 16th in Maryland: Fun Stuff (Demo)

I need this Saturday to be good.  I need it to be fun.  I AM DRAINED AND SO IS THE…

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12 Nov: Saturday, November 12th in Prince George’s County: Things to Do (Demo)

College Park Blues Festival, Clinton college fair with laptop give aways ,Taste of Potomac is commemorating their anniversary, and an intriguing…

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28 Oct: Weekend Happenings Oct. 28th – 30th (Demo)

Homecoming parade of Frederick Douglass High through Main Street, Sports & Learning Center’s Harvest Festival, Home Show at Showplace Arena,…

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20 Oct: Weekend Happenings, Oct. 21st-23rd (Demo)

Mt. Rainier Live Jazz Expressions, Connie Briscoe at Book Club Meeting,  Vicki Yohe presents at free workshop, India.Arie at Strathmore,…

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29 Sep: Weekend Events (Demo)

  It’s supposed to morph into a real autumn this weekend so what are you going to do with that?…

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23 Sep: Weekend Happenings (Demo)

According to weather.com, it’s going to be a rainy weekend.  You can still have a great time in or near…

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16 Sep: Weekend Happenings (Demo)

   Crab feast, Blues festival, Model Walkoff, Jennifer Holliday, Kronos Quartet, Publick Playhouse open house (really looks like fun), Women’s…

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09 Sep: Weekend Happenings: Sept. 9th – 11th (Demo)

Community shred in Bowie, Prince George’s County Fair, Jazz performance at Montpelier, Arts on Foot, Black Family Reunion, Alexandria Festival of…

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02 Sep: Labor Day Weekend Happenings (Demo)

Chuck Brown in concert with the National Symphony, Greenbelt Labor Day Festival, Free movies, Family Fest with performance by Raheem…

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19 Aug: PGCo Weekend Happenings (Demo)

Green & Gorgeous fashion gala at National Harbor, FestAfrica: MD’s offical  celebration of African culture, FREE movies, farmers market, health fair,…

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12 Aug: PGCo Weekend Happenings (Demo)

  SO MUCH THIS WEEKEND: Maryland Fashion Week, FREE Movies at National Harbor and Glenn Dale, Oxon Hill Block Party,…

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05 Aug: PGCo Weekend Happenings (Demo)

Belly Dancing Workshop, Free Movies in the beautiful weather, Bowie Town Center’s having a Total Health Fair and Festival with…

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29 Jul: PGCo Weekend Happenings – July 29th (Demo)

 Performances by the Kenyan Acrobats from Universoul Circus, jazz artist Marcus Johnson, Citi Open tennis tournament, lots of free movies! …

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October Events

Seat Pleasant Fall Fun & Fitness Festival is Free for all, A Taste of DC is yours for a price but you can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Suitland Community Center and taste some great dishes for FREE, University of Maryland and Bowie State University are having HOMECOMING events this weekend so be mindful as you drive, Job/Career at Prince George’s Community College is a good opportunity, New York Times …

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Weekend What’s Up PGCo

Tye Tribbett ministers at Praise in the Park in Bowie, FREE MOVIE at Watkins Park, PGCPS Back to School Fair has backpack give aways for thousands, FestAfrica African Festival is a two day event taking over Silver Spring and CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’s production of Amaluna is upping their wow factor again. Can’t WAIT to see this show.

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