State and Local Leaders Converge on Laurel for Back to School
State and local schools leaders were on hand at the Laurel bus lot of Cherry Lane to kick off back-to-school week in Prince George's County today.
Schools Superintendent William R. Hite Jr., and Prince George's County Schools Chief of Supporting Services Michael Dodson showed their support to their staff as they greeted and talked with workers at the Laurel bus lot.
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Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown, Bernard J. Sadusky and District 1 Board of Education Member Rosalind A. Johnson also made appearances greetings students.
Prince George's County Named to Most Digital List
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Is Prince George's County one of the most digital counties in the nation?
According to an annual Digital Counties Survey, which recognizes leading examples of counties using information and communications technology to cut costs, Prince George's is the sixth most digital in the nation among counties with a population of 500,000 or more.
While the county has placed on the list three times, making it all the way to the second spot in 2010, County Executive Rushern Baker said he's pleased the county continues to lead the way in technology.
“I was excited to hear that Prince George’s County has been recognized yet again for our efforts to promote transparency and efficiency through technology,” Baker (D) said in a statement published in The Gazette. “This survey shows us how we’ve made our government better through technology, while giving us feedback on how we can continue improving services for our residents.”
West Laurel Residents Hope to Avoid Flooding as WSSC Plan Looms
Residents in West Laurel have a bone to pick with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission as it moves to install a new 12,000-foot water pipe in the community, which is set to begin construction in 2014.
According to The Gazette, the new 48-inch pipe will burrow through Brooklyn Bridge and Bond Mill roads and will increase water capacity and better serve customers during emergencies. But some residents fear the 18-month construction period of the new pipe could lead to flooding, and compromise the safety of bikers, joggers and other pedestrians.
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