WEEKLY BULLETIN | February 24, 2023 | |
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Summer Camp Scholarships for City Youth
The City of College Park’s annual summer camp scholarship applications are now open!
Youth (rising K-12) who reside in the City of College Park are eligible to apply. Scholarships are granted up to a maximum of $400 per student. Students are eligible to receive a scholarship for one camp session only. Priority is given to youth who did not receive a City of College Park scholarship in previous years. In the past two years, the City extended the use of the scholarship to include camps hosted by Prince George’s County Department of Parks & Recreation and Prince George’s Community College. The option is available again for summer 2023.
Scholarship applications are due by Friday, April 14, 2023 at 5:00pm.
Click here for more information and to apply.
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Photo credit: TerpQuest Camp | |
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Livable Community Action Plan Feedback
Feedback requested!
The Senior Advisory Committee and City staff worked with consultants through a grant from M-NCPPC. The consultants drafted an age-friendly livability action plan, based on AARP’s five domains of livability, which encompasses all residents of the College Park community, regardless of age. The Committee is collecting feedback on the Action Plan.
To review the action plan visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/livablecommunity.
Click the link to view the entire action plan on the right-hand side of the page. Comments and feedback may be emailed to: livablecommunity@collegeparkmd.gov
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PGPD Providing a Limited Number Steering Wheel Locks for Kia and Hyundai Owners
Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) has received a limited number of “The Club” steering wheel locks. Due to the recent increase in thefts of Kias and Hyundais with key start ignition, PGPD is offering these locks to those owners on first come, first serve basis. There are 7 of these available for free to College Park residents.
If interested, contact Cpl. Nunez at jbnunez@co.pg.md.us for more information and installation.
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Black History Month
It all started in 1926, when Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week as a way to focus attention on Black contributions to the world. It was timed in February to coincide with President Abraham Lincoln's and Frederick Douglass's birthdays as both men were symbols of freedom.
Fifty years later the event was expanded, and Black History Month was officially designated in 1976 by President Gerald R. Ford, where he told Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history." This annual monthly event spotlights the contributions of African Americans and promotes the teaching of Black History. Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History chooses a theme for Black History Month; this year's theme is "Black Resistance."
To celebrate Black History Month, the City is hosting a book giveaway! City of College Park residents can claim free copies (of up to three books) that educate and inform on Dr. King's life and his work toward Civil Rights. Learn more here.
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Curbside Food Scrap Collection
Join the City's Curbside Food Scrap Collection program to recycle your food scraps and reduce harmful greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change!
City residents can join the program by signing up and purchasing containers at www.collegeparkmd.gov/curbsidecollectionapp. Once you pick up your containers, your collection service will start the following week.
The tonnage of food scraps collected for composting has significantly increased since curbside collections have begun. This demonstrates that as diversion methods are simplified, participation increases. Each of us can make a difference!
Join the program at www.collegeparkmd.gov/foodscraps.
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Check out the video below for an introduction to the program and other how-to videos. | |
Pepco Construction Project Work Notice | PEPCO is planning a construction project to upgrade a portion of their electrical system to improve reliability, which includes replacing cross-arms, insulators an electrical line. The planned work area includes Guilford Drive, Guilford Road, the Trolley Trail along Rhode Island Avenue between Calvert Road and Riverdale Park, Amherst Road between Rhode Island Avenue and US Route 1, and Calvert Road from Rhode Island Avenue to Columbia Avenue. Prior to the start of the construction project, tree pruning near the electrical lines will occur to improve clearance and remove tree branches near the lines that may interfere with the system upgrades. The tree pruning work may begin during February and continue into March. Electrical system upgrades will occur after the tree pruning work is complete. During the planned system upgrade, including the tree pruning work, there will be work vehicles on the trolley trail. | |
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Calling all who like to make College Park an even better place to live!
The City of College Park is constantly putting on events for our residents to participate in, get to know one another, experience a new activity or clean up our beautiful city. We could use your help to make these events successful.
Whether it’s the Egg-ceptional Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza, the Winter Wonderland in December, or assisting with our concert series on Friday nights throughout the summer, we have a job for you. Be a part of making College Park warm and welcoming by volunteering for city events.
The City has a new volunteer app that will make you aware when we post the need for volunteer support. Visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/Volunteers to sign up to be a volunteer! You’ll be notified when we need your help and you can sign up from your phone.
Middle and high school or college students are also encouraged to sign up for student service learning hours.
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Helicopter Trainings
FYI from the University of Maryland Army ROTC:
A series of helicopter landings and take-offs are planned on Chapel Fields as part of educational and training exercises for the Army ROTC program. These events are standard practice and are not cause for alarm. There will be minimal disruption to foot traffic on Chapel Fields during landing and take-off.
The events are currently scheduled for:
• Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Sunday, April 16, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
All of these dates and times are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Image from Maryland Today. Find more info here.
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Connect with the City!
Get connected with the City of College Park! Follow us on social media for news, updates, and events:
You can also subscribe to e-news at www.collegeparkmd.gov/CPConnect.
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College Park Seniors on the Millenium Stage!
Participants of the City's Friday Senior Social were invited to take part in a multi-generational anti-bullying performance on stage at the Kennedy Center's Millenium Stage earlier this February. Circle Dance instructor, Jane Pinczuk was so inspired by the enthusiasm & kindness of our senior group that she included College Park Senior Social participants in the performance! Kudos to Diane Lynch for taking her energy to the stage & to our seniors who cheered her on.
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Celebrating College Park Parade
May 6, 2023 | 10:00 am | Rhode Island Avenue
Join the City of College Park on May 6, 2023 at 10:00am to celebrate our community! Spectators can line up along Rhode Island Avenue to see local groups, organizations, entertainers, performers, and more!
We need you! Register your band, group, club, school, organization, business, classic car, equestrian club, or performer today. The deadline to participate is April 28, 2023. To register (and for rules and regulations), please visit: www.collegeparkmd.gov/paradeentries2023.
Want to volunteer? Sign up today to be notified when volunteer positions become available (including those for SSL hours) at www.collegeparkmd.gov/volunteers.
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Berwyn Permaculture Garden Cleanup Event
March 25, 2023 | 9 AM-Noon | Rhode Island Ave. & Tecumseh St.
Join the Berwyn District Civic Association and City of College Park's Committee for a Better Environment for a spring cleanup of our beautiful permaculture garden!
The City of College Park will provide all the tools and materials for the cleanup. There will be refreshments, such as donuts and coffee.
Please complete the volunteer RSVP here.
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Department of Public Works | |
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Items available to purchase from the Department:
Call 240-487-3590 for more information, or visit: www.collegeparkmd.gov/products.
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For any information related to refuse, recycling, or other Public Works related items, contact the Department at: 240-487-3590 or publicworks@collegeparkmd.gov.
For a list of changes to Special Collection Pickups, including Yard Waste and for information about the Bulk Trash Changes, please visit: www.collegeparkmd.gov/specialcollections.
The Department is located at 9217 51st Ave. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Reminders:
Soft & Woody Yard Waste
Soft yard waste and woody brush are processed independently into two different end products; therefore, these materials should be prepared separately for collection and further processing. Learn more here.
Urban Tree Protection: Ordinance 21-O-09
This Ordinance requires an application to be submitted for approval to obtain a permit to remove or prune a tree on residential land. You can find the permit application at www.collegeparkmd.gov/TreeRemovalApp
For more information, click here.
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Compost and Wood Mulch Deliveries Resume March 1
Deliveries for Smartleaf® Compost and wood mulch begin March 1.
Delivery is available for an additional fee, or material may be picked up Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Department of Public Works.
Click here to place an order.
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Water Main Breaks
As it gets cooler, the risk of water main breaks increases. The first step to repairing a water main is YOU! Report it to WSSC Water 301-206-4002; please have the physical address of the water main break available when you call.
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Styrofoam Recycling
A drop-off container is at the entrance to Public Works for block Styrofoam recycling. Only block Styrofoam is accepted in the white cart. No peanuts, cups, plates, or egg cartons are allowed.
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Weekly Highlights of Contract Police Activity | |
February 10 - February 16 | |
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2/10 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for loud exhaust at Baltimore Avenue/Berwyn Road. The driver was issued 1 citation and 2 warnings.
2/10 Contract officer stopped 2 students with open alcoholic containers at College Avenue and Hopkins Avenue. Both students were compliant and were given warnings.
2/10 Contract officer conduct a traffic stop for loud exhaust at Campus Drive/51st Avenue. The driver was
issued 1 citation, 2 warnings and 1 Safety Equipment repair Order.
2/11 Contract officers assisted Division I patrol officers for a report of a strong-arm robbery in the 8600 block of Baltimore Avenue. A suspect was in the 8800 block of Baltimore Avenue and was detained for further investigation.
2/13 Contract officer conducted a traffic stop for loud exhaust in the 9000 block of Baltimore Avenue. The driver was issued 2 citations and 2 warnings.
2/13 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place at Duke Street. 2 warning citations were issued.
2/14 Contract officer conducted a traffic assignment (Stop Sign Enforcement) at Saint Andrews Place at Duke Street. 3 warning citations were issued
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Statistical Data and issued
(2/3 - 2/9):
MD State Citations: 19
Warnings: 65
Equipment Repair Orders: 7
Distracted Driving Citations: 0
Parking Citations: 0
Field Observation Report: 3
Youth Field Observation Report: 0
Citations in Lieu of Arrest: 0
Civil Citation: 0
Criminal Arrests: 0
DWS Arrest: 0
DWI Arrest: 0
Warrant Arrest: 0
Premise Checks: 16
Referral Student Code of Conduct: 0
Zone 1/Downtown Area Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Zone 1/Downtown Area Pedestrian Citations: 0
Zone 2/Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Zone 2/ Berwyn-Lakeland Pedestrian Citations: 0
Zone 3/North College Park Pedestrian Warnings: 0
Zone 3/North College Park Pedestrian Citations: 0
Loud Exhaust Enforcement Stats:
Citations: 4
Warnings: 6
SERO's: 1
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Monthly Public Safety Maps
For monthly Prince George's County Police public safety maps and statistical data for the City of College Park, visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/publicsafety.
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Community Meetings
Note: These are not City meetings but have City staff or Contract Police as a host.
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PGPD District 1 Coffee Club:
Webinar (every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.)
Join by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83396094990?pwd=WjJVYXZlL2ZxZWFiMTYwYVdqL3hnQT09
Join by phone: 978- 990-5399, Meeting ID: 833 9609 4990, Password: 720306
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