Route1Reporter

Covering politics, policy and policing in Prince George’s County. Produced, edited and published by @MichaelJTheis.

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Route 1 Reporter mourns the loss of Hyattsville Mayor Kevin Ward. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It’s an immeasurable tragedy. Please, if you or anyone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 18002738255.

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Applications are now open for personal services E-Business Grant. This program will provide $5,000 in grant funding.

Applications open 10/25/21 - 11/5/2021

To learn more visit: https://t.co/RgbfGhlqAz

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College Park City Council Slams Prince George’s Redistricting Proposal https://t.co/IdMMU6t59e

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@maschweisguth @behr_end @CouncilmanDLD @PGCMDeniTaveras @melrfranklin @Hawkins4PGC At the moment - only from arms length. I am not set up to cover county county properly.

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$75,000 College Park Grant Brings Shop Made in D.C. to New City Hall https://t.co/QhyKLDGBps

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Breaking news: Mount Rainier City Councilor Scott Cecil says he is resigning in protest, saying his fellow Council members failed “to sufficiently engage in oversight” related to the 2019 shooting of Leonard Shand in Hyattsville. Video: https://t.co/afoXmXGw9P

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Hyattsville Council Endorses Plans for 316 Apartments https://t.co/yB5oBOi6FW

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Hyattsville’s Next Chief of Police is Top Cop at Cheverly Police Department https://t.co/Zi9F1c22UJ

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@DCSuperSid Same.

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Detailed plans for an ambitious redevelopment of Beltway Plaza will soon be weighed by the Prince George’s County Planning Board. https://t.co/rLpnDXY0xB

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This morning, Kourosh Kamali took the City Manager Oath at City Hall.
We wish Mr. Kamali all the best as he starts his first week as the City's new City Manager!
Pictured L to R: Mrs. Kamali, Mr. Kamali, @CelinaMtRainier

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After searching for nearly two years, @CityofMtRainier has hired a permanent city manager in Kourosh Kamali, director of the city’s Department of Public Works. The decision ends a recruiting effort that began in late 2019. https://t.co/JjBprrz0s3

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A developer plans to build a 316-unit mixed-use apartment building in Hyattsville near the Prince George’s Plaza Metro Station. https://t.co/QPnjJ8WZHw

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The lawsuit, from @CASAforall and several tenants, alleges the owners of the Langley Park apartment complexes discriminate against black and brown residents through systemic neglect and poor maintenance. https://t.co/kYgcTQk3nF

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Back from vacation and easing my way back into the local news cycle. First up! @satanic_temple_ designates the Bladensburg Peace Cross as a 'Satanic monument' https://t.co/v0rMKqEmDS

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@kjb27 This guy? https://t.co/ZVUsNv3wQ4

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@LamadaRubeck @CBonkosky In many places, it would appear to do exactly that, as the network here is centered around major transit corridors, particularly in mid county, inner beltway. BUT this resolution is merely aspirational. Now we need building.

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Prince George’s County Council approved a measure calling for the completion of the planned Capital Trails Network of hiker-biker paths throughout the county.
https://t.co/IdVgHXgxTj

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Engine 1 responded first due for a house fire in the 4000 block of Ingraham Street in Hyattsville early this morning. The engine company knocked the fire and returned to service after operating for about three hours. #HV1FD #Hyattsville

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#ICYMI MoCo Del. @alfredcarr raised concerns about how Pepco solicited @MayorMiles support for the energy company’s pending application before the Maryland Public Service Commission to raise electric rates over the next several years. https://t.co/LXlBqVeZRl