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Town of Upper Marlboro Unveils

A Colorful Modern Logo

That Reflects Its Equestrian Roots and Proximity to Chesapeake Bay Watershed

UPPER MARLBORO, MD (Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023) – One of Maryland’s most historic towns today unveiled a contemporary new logo design that reflects the municipality’s equestrian roots and natural resources. Town of Upper Marlboro Mayor Sarah Franklin said the new logo was approved by the board of commissioners following a lengthy public involvement process and will officially be implemented beginning today.

The new logo is far more than merely symbolic and visually attractive, Mayor Franklin noted. “A logo represents a community,” Mayor Franklin said. “It is aspirational and communicates to others how the community sees itself. We believe the logo the Town of Upper Marlboro has been using for more than 50 years is out-of-step, outdated, and no longer reflects our town’s values, residents, and our direction for the future.

“Our new logo design is one in which we can all take pride,” she added, “it shows us a direction to use our shared history and bring it into a new future that we can all participate in.”The Town’s previous logo, which had been in place since 1971, depicts a dried tobacco leaf covered by a crest that was inspired by the coat of arms for the house of the Duke of Marlborough, an English duke with a long military career.

Franklin said the use of a tobacco leaf in the old logo sent the wrong message for a variety of health, economic, and social reasons. “Tobacco admittedly has a complicated history in Upper Marlboro and Prince George’s County,” Franklin pointed out. “It was first used by native peoples and was considered a sacred plant. When Europeans colonized the Americas, they domesticated the tobacco plant, and it was the main crop grown primarily on plantations. 

“Special licenses were granted that allowed the tobacco plant to be shipped from specific locations, thus creating port towns,” she added. “These port towns shipped tobacco and human beings, and were critical to the economic development of areas while also being centers for the trade in enslaved human beings. This is not an appropriate foundation on which to build our Town's future and it does not reflect our present.

“We must never forget the evils in our past, or that these evils often were extremely profitable for a small group of families,” she added. The new logo depicts several positive aspects of Upper Marlboro life today, including an egret standing a body of water symbolizing Schoolhouse Pond, the Prince George’s County Courthouse on Main Street, the Crain Highway Monument, and a majestic horse that reflects the town’s equestrian roots.

“In 2023, it is vitally important for us to move forward with a logo that truly represents our community,” Franklin said. “The community chose this logo, they suggested changes to it, and then chose it again after the changes were made. “We know this new logo represents our community in a way that the tobacco leaf logo does not,” she emphasized. “We can change our logo and move forward, without forgetting or erasing our town’s past.”

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Are You Ready To Celebrate

30 Years of Capital Challenge?

Starts TODAY!

The Capital Challenge Horse Show will return to Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the storied event from September 28-October 8, 2023.

In the last three decades, Capital Challenge has grown exponentially and expanded its competition schedule to 11 days. Since its inception in 1994, Capital Challenge has established itself as a premier year-end horse show destination for competitors throughout North America.“It is so remarkable to see how Capital Challenge Horse Show has grown over the past 30 years,” shared Capital Challenge co-founder and show manager Oliver Kennedy. “We are proud to showcase elite competition year after year with the support of our sponsors and loyal exhibitors. I am personally excited to see how we continue to build on this legacy in the years to come.”

The 2023 edition of the Capital Challenge Horse Show will begin with Equitation Weekend, presented by BIGEQ.COM, featuring four days of elite competition. Highlight classes will include the EMO Insurance Agency/United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) 3’3” Jumping Seat Medal Final for the East Coast, the North American Adult Amateur Equitation Championships, the Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) National Children’s Medal Finals, and the Palm Beach International Academy North American Junior Equitation Championships.

The 2023 schedule then turns to hunter and jumper competition where the country’s best horse-and-rider combinations vie for championship and final titles. Throughout the week, the show will offer World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Hunter Challenges for amateurs, juniors, children, ponies, developing professionals, and the coveted WCHR Professional Challenge. Exhibitors will also enjoy watching the top six hunter riders in the country go head-to-head in the WCHR Professional Finals.

The Capital Challenge Horse Show will also host the North American League (NAL) Finals. The six NAL divisions that will be showcased are the Adult Jumper, Children’s Jumper, Low Junior/Amateur Jumper, Medium Junior/Amateur Jumper, Children’s Hunter, and Adult Hunter.

Additional major classes will include the $25,000 KASK/Vogel 3’ and 3’3” Green Hunter North American Championship and the Ariat National Adult Medal Finals.

For more information on the 2023 Capital Challenge Horse Show, please visit www.CapitalChallenge.org, and find the horse show on Facebook or Instagram.

For winning rounds and rider interviews, check out the Capital Challenge Horse Show YouTube.

About the Capital Challenge Horse Show


The Capital Challenge Horse Show, an official USEF Heritage Competition, has a distinct and unique focus on preeminent hunter and equitation competition.

The 2023 edition of the Capital Challenge Horse Show will take place from September 28-October 8. The 11 days of competition will include prestigious equitation events, jumper divisions, the World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Finals, the $25,000 3’ and 3’3” Green Hunter North American Championships, and more, with many of the country’s best horses and riders competing in junior, amateur, and professional divisions.

Board Games at the Town Hall

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

6:00 pm until 9:00 pm

The Upper Marlboro Board Game Group is now meeting every other Wednesday at the Town Hall from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. We have a number of party games like Apples to Apples, Snake Oil, Superfight, and Spot It! as well as both competitive and cooperative board games. 

Feel free to drop in and play some games and meet your neighbors.

Candidates Wanted

In order to register as a candidate, you must meet the following conditions as set forth in the Town Charter, under Section 82-4. (Qualification of Commissioners), candidates:

- Shall have resided in the Town for at least two years immediately preceding their election;

- Shall be qualified voters of the Town; and

- Shall be at least 25 years of age.

If you are interested in running, complete a Candidate Packet and submit to the Town Clerk by Monday, October 9, 2023 by Midnight (packets must be in the black mailbox outside Town Hall by midnight since Monday, October 9, 2023 is a federal holiday). Forms can be obtained from the Town website, or by pick-up from Town Hall by appointment only.  

Click Below To Access The Candidate Packet:

https://www.uppermarlboromd.gov/administration/government/about/departments/town_elections/candidate_packet.php

YOUTH ADVOCATE, PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY VISION ZERO YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Position Overview

The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is seeking four committed and dedicated youth advocates, ages 15-18, for Prince George’s County Vision Zero Youth Leadership Institute.

Under the supervision of the Advocacy Director and the Youth Organizing Coordinator, the Youth Advocates will be responsible for organizing a youth town hall summit to advocate for Vision Zero in Prince George’s County. Youth Advocates will play a pivotal role in advocating for change in Prince George’s County and working towards a more equitable and safe transportation system.

The Youth Advocates will be part of WABA’s collaborative Advocacy Team, and report directly to the Youth Organizing Coordinator. The WABA Advocacy team currently includes: the Advocacy Director, Senior Organizing Manager, the DC Organizer, Virginia Organizer, Maryland Organizer, a volunteer organizer, Vision Zero Campaign Manager, and Vision Zero Coordinator. 

Youth Organizing Coordinator Job

Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:  

• Learn from transportation experts in the region to understand issues surrounding transportation safety, equity, and justice 
• Develop public speaking skills, and data presentation skills to present compelling arguments as to why Vision Zero should be a county wide priority
• Design and implement a community action plan to promote Vision Zero in Prince George’s County by connecting with key community leaders
• Organizing a youth town hall in Prince George’s County to present and educate youth on a youth crash tracker toolkit, promoting awareness of Vision Zero amongst youth

Qualifications include, but are not limited to: 

• Must reside in Prince George’s County;
• Must be within the ages of 15-18;
• Able to work 5 hours a week (twice per week, 2.5 hours per session) after school hours in a mutually agreed upon location in Prince George’s County;
• Interest and desire to learn about transportation safety and justice; 
• Prior volunteer experience and work experience a plus but not a requirement; 

Compensation and Benefits

This is a part-time, hourly position. This position runs through August 2024, with the possibility of extending based on funding. Pay is $20 per hour. Students are expected to work 5 hours per week. Each session of work will be 2.5 hours, twice a week.

Transportation to and from work locations will be covered by WABA. Meals will be provided to successful candidates during work sessions 

About WABA

WABA empowers people to ride bikes, build connections, and transform places. We envision a just and sustainable transportation system where walking, biking, and transit are the best ways to get around.

Visit our about page to read about our values, theory of change and more.

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To Apply:

Fill out this google form to apply. 

Positions available immediately. Deadline to apply is September 29th, 2023. 

Email jobs@waba.org with any questions. 

This opportunity was made possible due to a grant by Maryland Department of Transportation and Highway Safety Office.

EEO STATEMENT:

WABA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, arrest record or criminal convictions, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex, or age.

On September 29, the Cedar Heights Community Center in Seat Pleasant, MD will be buzzing with opportunity as we host the 50+ Older Workers and Veterans Job Fair. This free and open to the public event is specifically designed to connect seasoned professionals and veterans with leading employers in our area.

Alongside networking and employment opportunities, we are offering complimentary general health and prostate cancer screenings on-site. This is part of our commitment to promoting not only career growth but also the health and well-being within Prince George’s County.

So, mark your calendars and make sure you don't miss out!

To register for the Job Fair, visit https://tinyurl.com/Sept29JobFair

Interested in the Free Prostate Cancer Screening? Sign up today by visiting https://tinyurl.com/EmployPG-FreePSA

Invest in your career and your health. We look forward to seeing you there. 

WSSC Water has partnered with Promise to offer AFFORDABLE, FLEXIBLE &

INTEREST-FREE payment plans.

This new financial assistance program allows residential and commercial customers with past-due balances of $50 or more to establish a payment plan. Read the press release HERE. To set up a payment plan, visit wsscwater.promise-pay.com