Thursday, May 17, 2012
Violations include improper hand washing to improper food storage.
By Kyle Jones Capital News Service Guests at Six Flags America taking a break from the roller coasters could get more than they bargained for at the park's concession stands. A Capital News Service analysis of Prince George's County health inspection reports uncovered hundreds of health violations at Six Flags over the last 16 years. Between 1996 and 2010, park food stands were cited 761 times for storing food on the floor, improper hand washing by employees, failing to deal with insect infestations and other violations that could help spread pathogens that cause food poisoning. "We're looking to protect the food," said Susan Thweatt, chief of the Food Protection Program at the Prince George's Health Department. "If we feel …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Governor calls budget package "good for all Marylanders." Republicans say burden to local governments may force county governments to increase taxes.
The Maryland House of Delegates gave final approval Wednesday to a package of three bills that increases taxes on some state residents, shifts part of teacher pensions to local governments and undoes the so-called "doomsday budget." The votes Wednesday afternoon capped the three-day special session called by Gov. Martin O'Malley in order to override more than $500 million in cuts made in a budget passed in early April. The Senate approved the same three bills Tuesday. As part of the package, legislators approved by a vote of 86-51 what amounts to a 50-50 split of teacher pension costs with local governments. The split will be phased in over the next four years beginning July 1 with the new budget year. That bill also includes a doubling of…
Saturday, May 12, 2012
A list of our winners from our Readers' Choice polls across the county.
It's almost Mother's Day, which means if you actually planned ahead you either have flowers headed to mom's door or are taking her out to a meal. For nearly a two-week period we asked our Patch readers in Prince George's County to tell us which restaurants were the best within their region for a meal with mom this Sunday, May 13. In Bowie and Upper Marlboro, the decision was simple for our readers as Rip's Country Inn took another Readers' Choice win with 69 percent of the vote. Rip's Manager Bill Burgess was pleased to hear the Bowie establishment won top honors in this week’s Readers’ Choice. They will be serving a buffet-style brunch from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. In the western part of the county— College Park, Hyattsville, Riverdale Park and …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Rip's Country Inn in Bowie was voted by readers to be the best place to take mom for brunch on Mother's Day.
The votes are in, and Rip's Country Inn in Bowie was voted by far the best place to take mom for brunch on her special day. Rip's Manager Bill Burgess was pleased to hear the establishment won top honors in this week’s Readers’ Choice. The restaurant will be open for brunch on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will be serving a buffet-style brunch including breakfast favorites such as an omelet station, eggs benedict, pancakes, french toast, bacon, sausage, and country potatoes. Lunch options will include chicken saute, seafood alfredo, carved beef and ham, salmon, salads, rice and more. For the full menu, check the Rip's website. Brunch will cost $19.99 for adults, $7.99 for children ages five to seven, and children …
Sunday, May 6, 2012
This week's top Prince George's County news.
Here are the biggest stories that made the headlines across Prince George's County: Upper Marlboro Youth Takes on Cancer and Wins Now 9-year-old Zane Mosby is living cancer-free and raising funds and awareness for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Jackson Found Guilty of Planning Greenbelt Woman's Acid Attack Tamara Jackson, of Bladensburg, was found guilty of planning an acid attack that injured a woman and her toddler, according to NBC Washington. The woman who confessed to throwing the acid-like substance is Tikia Anderson, of Greenbelt, testified against Jackson, leading to Friday's verdict. Carjacking Story Fabricated A victim's car and property were allegedly stolen late Tuesday night near the University of Maryland in College …
As part of our series on veterans and jobs, we're posting veterans' resumes on Patch. If you're a potential employer, we invite you to take a look.
If you're a veteran or have a veteran in your family, you know that the job market for those formerly in the military can be worse than for civilians. In Maryland, the 8.9 percent unemployment rate among the 28,000 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans is higher than the state’s overall average. Veterans often get preference in hiring from government agencies but it's still tough out there. Patch has begun telling some of the stories of the struggles of veterans facing fewer employment opportunities, and the successes, too. But, we want to do more. If you are a veteran and are looking for work, we invite you to contact us so we can put your job search information on our sites. We'll feature you in your hometown Patch among hometown employers. We…
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Former resident Sidney J. Charles Jr. will face charges on May 4.
Former Bowie resident Sidney J. Charles, Jr., and his company, the Borrowing Station, LLC have been charged with fraud, misappropriation, and registration violations in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed charges against Charles and his company on April 23, also formerly located in Bowie, and a restraining order was entered against Charles, freezing his assets and prohibiting the destruction of his company books and records. Charles and his company are accused by the CFTC of fraudulently soliciting and accepting money from at least 18 individuals to participate in pooled investment vehicle that traded in forex, wherein he promised returns as high as 25 percent per year or 10…
We want to hear what kinds of stores you think would most benefit the community.
A new Big Lots store celebrated its grand opening in Bowie last week. As Bowie and Upper Marlboro both continue to grow and seek to fill more vacant storefronts, what would you like to see? More big-box discount stores like Big Lots and chain grocery stores? Or smaller locally owned businesses like books stores and boutique clothing shops, or specialty grocery stores? Maybe you’d like to see all of the above? What do you think would add the most value to the community? Let us know what you think in the comments!
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Business is booming—and so are waistlines.
By Mark Miller Capital News Service They come piled high—big, juicy patties stacked with toppings that run the gamut from the unusual, like watercress or jalapeno aioli, to the classic, like lettuce and cheddar cheese. Each burger carries a certain cachet, the assurance that no, this is not fast food, but rather a culinary experience. Gourmet hamburgers have exploded in upper Prince George's County over the past year or so. Even celebrity chefs Bobby Flay and Timothy Dean have gotten in on the action, opening burger restaurants in College Park and Largo respectively. Business is booming—and so are waistlines. "All kinds, black, white, Asian, everyone is coming in," said Dean of his restaurant Timothy Dean Burger, which opened in March in …
Monday, April 30, 2012
Who serves the best brunch in Bowie and Upper Marlboro?
One thing you may want to do for mom is take her out to brunch on Mother's Day, May 13. So where will you go in Bowie or Upper Marlboro? Tell us by voting in our Readers' Choice poll this week. It's easy to participate: Simply vote for your favorite place in the poll below. Choose from the following places: What makes your favorite the best of the bunch? Don't see your favorite on the list? Tell us about it in the comment box below the poll. Click on the link of your favorite florist in the list above, then—on its Patch Directory listing—rate it and review it. It's that easy! The poll starts on Monday, April 30 at 5 a.m. and closes at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9. The winning breakfast spot's name will be posted on Patch after noon on …
Shelly Kirin
5:49 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
I would rather drive 2.5 hours and visit Kings Dominion. more ›