Camp Springs Civic Association

Message from Prince George’s County State’s Attorney:

The next Community in the Courthouse is this Friday, January 24, 2014.  We will meet at 8:30 a.m. in room 0421M (ground floor) of the Prince George’s County Courthouse located on Main Street in Upper Marlboro.

We will welcome County Executive Rushern Baker. The County Executive and I will discuss our joint crime suppression efforts here in the county. County Executive Baker will give participants an update on crime statistics, and I will discuss our successful conviction rates.

As many of you know, overall crime has declined 27% over the last three years and homicides are down 38% in that same period. In addition, our conviction rates have increased at an impressive rate.

Our homicide conviction rate stands at 93%, a 17% increase in the last three years. Sexual assault convictions are at 85%.

We have seen conviction rates increase across the board and they are a testament to our law enforcement partnerships and the community for doing their civic duty as jurors and coming forward as witnesses to crime.

I am looking forward to a great conversation.  Please consider bringing a friend or neighbor to our meeting.  I would surely be interested in meeting and welcoming all those who are involved in Prince George’s County.

Sincerely,

Angela D. Alsobrooks

State’s Attorney

Showcasing Prince George’s County Businesses

The Gazette and Gazette-Starnewspapers asked their readers to nominate their favorite businesses throughout Prince George’s County in more than 40 categories. The first-, second- and third-place winners are listed in the first annual BEST OF PRINCE GEORGE’S publication.

So whether you’re looking for a good gift shop, a great place to go for brunch or even a new doctor, you can see which businesses your neighbors liked best.

Click here to view the 2013 BEST OF PRINCE GEORGE’S!!

The Walton Group of Companies, the developer of Westphalia, a major mixed-use development project in Prince George’s County, has created a $600,000 community fund to support local organizations that provide services to county residents.

Walton chief executive officer Bill Doherty said the goal of the fund is to strengthen the services offered to, and help meet the basic needs of, county residents. In a statement, County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, called the initiative a “significant private investment” and “meaningful partnership.” He said the fund will directly impact county residents and efforts to make gains in education.