Prince George’s dressing down county strip clubs

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Camp Springs Civic Association

The number of adult entertainment venues operating in Prince George’s has seen a drop of approximately 75 percent since 2011, according to county officials.

“Right now, we believe there are approximately 16 places in Prince George’s County that are operating as nightclubs featuring adult entertainment,” said Gary Cunningham, deputy director of the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement, during a briefing Feb. 24 before the Prince George’s County Council.

The briefing came about following media reports about banquet halls and private clubs operating as adult entertainment venues.

Cunningham said that number is down from approximately 60 in 2011.

Deputy County Attorney Jarred McCarthy said the county passed zoning legislation in 2010 and 2011 restricting adult entertainment venues to areas 1,000 feet or more away from school or residential zones, McCarthy said.

Read more: www.gazette.net

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Prince George’s County Snow Emergency Plan in Effect and Emergency Operations Center is Open

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Camp Springs Civic Association

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Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III activated the County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) yesterday at 8:00 p.m., and the County’s Snow Emergency Plan is now in effect. The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T)  is working to make roadways “passable” for residents, citizens and travelers across the network of nearly 2,000 miles of county-maintained roads.  Roads are assigned priority for service by categories: primary, secondary and residential.  Primary and secondary roads will be serviced first to ensure that public safety and other emergency vehicles can travel. After completion of these roads, residential roads will receive service.

“Prince George’s County is prepared for another major winter weather event.  I want to thank all essential County personnel in advance for their hard work and service during this significant weather event,” said Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III. “I am asking citizens to stay off the roads as much as possible and to be safe.  During times like these, it is important that we look out for neighbors, family, and friends – especially the elderly.”

Information for Residents Regarding Plowing and Roads

  • Residents are asked to park on the even-numbered sides of residential streets or in their driveways to assist the crews in clearing the roadways.
  • Final plowing on residential roadways will not occur until after the snow ends.
  • Driveways and mailboxes will have snow in front of them as a result of the plowing operation.
  • Residents are reminded to shovel their driveways after plowing has occurred and to remove snow/ice from the sidewalks abutting their homes and businesses.
  • Residents are advised to wait 12 hours after the precipitation has stopped before calling 311 or the Snow Information Center at 301-350-0500
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  • Prince George’s County 311 will be open and available starting at 7:00 a.m.
  • Residents can also report road conditions online at the Snow Request Form at http://pgc.stormtrakonline.com/RequestForStormServices.aspx

Please follow Prince George’s County winter storm developments online at http://princegeorgescountymd.gov or via Facebook and Twitter pages using #PGCSnow.

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Prince George’s County Announces Changes to TheBus Service for Thursday, March 5

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Camp Springs Civic Association

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Based on the current National Weather Service Winter Weather Warning that predicts rain, sleet and snow to begin late tonight and continue into the afternoon on Thursday with an accumulation of 4-8 inches of snow, transit service on the Prince George’s County TheBus will only be provided on major arterials and collector roadways.  As conditions permit, TheBus routeswill serve residential streets where safe access and egress allow.

Roadway conditions will be evaluated and monitored throughout the day, and frequent NextBus system alerts and service status updates will be provided for all TheBus routes.  Patrons should plan for and expect significant delays where service is available. For the latest information on TheBus routes, visit www.NextBus.com and scroll down to Prince George’s County, Maryland.

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