From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga June 2025
- Council Member Dernoga's Staff
- 7 days ago
- 3 min read
Fireworks are Illegal in Prince George’s County
As we approach the Fourth of July, please continue to remind your neighbors and family that all types of fireworks are illegal in Prince George's County. Penalties for violations may include a fine up to $1000 and up to six months in jail. Falling sparks from fireworks done by non-professional entities within the county increase the risk of fire hazards, while excessively loud explosions abruptly awaken sleeping neighbors and terrify their pets. Injuries also often occur from improperly handled fireworks. As a safer alternative, please encourage your friends and neighbors to enjoy a public fireworks display at appropriate designated locations within the Cities of Laurel and College Park. To report firework use, go to http://911.mypgc.us or call 301-352-1200.
High Point High School Project Building Reconstruction Update
On April 9, 2025, a meeting was held to provide updates on the condition of High Point High School’s (HPHS) redevelopment. In 2018, the new plan to redevelop the school was released, aiming to build a new 9th through 12th-grade school on the same site and replace the existing building. This new facility would serve up to 2600 students with state-of-the-art learning spaces and upgraded site amenities. As reported on Prince George’s County Public School (PGCPS) website, the expected construction would begin in 2026, and the project would be completed in 2030. Residents can review the project records, updates, and documents by visiting https://tinyurl.com/HPHSimprovement. You can also watch the April 9, 2025, project update meeting at https://tinyurl.com/D1HPHSVideo.
Transitioning Your Federal Resume Workshop
Join Employ Prince George’s to prepare your resume for a shift to the private sector. This workshop will provide detailed guidance and assistance in transforming your federal resume into a targeted two-page private industry resume tailored for your next career move. There will be virtual sessions from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Monday, June 23, and Monday, July 28. Register via https://tinyurl.com/FedResVirtual.
Summer Street Sweeping in Beltsville Update
The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) Street Sweeper Operations - Phase II are scheduled to resume in the final week of August and the first two weeks of September. There will be three rounds of street sweeping, and parts of Beltsville overlap across Street Sweeper operations Zones 22, 23, and 24. For the first round, street sweeping will occur for Zone 22 on Tuesday, August 26, Zone 23 on Wednesday, August 27, and Thursday, August 28, respectively. For the second round, street sweeping will occur for Zone 22 on Tuesday, September 2, Zone 23 on Wednesday, September 3, and Thursday, September 4. For the third round, street sweeping will occur for Zone 22 on Tuesday, September 9, Zone 23 on Wednesday, September 10, and Thursday, September 11, respectively. Dates are subject to change due to holidays, inclement weather, or other unforeseen factors. Please look at the street sweeping schedule and map at https://tinyurl.com/D1StreetSweep.
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