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Hyattsville Life & Times | March 2018
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COUNTY COUNCIL LAUNCHES “COUNCIL CONNECTIONS” E-NEWSLETTER
FEDERAL APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS RULING ON PEACE CROSS
PGCPS ART SHOW MOVED FROM MALL AT PRINCE GEORGES
In February, the Prince George’s County Council launched a weekly e-newsletter called “Council Connections.” According to the council’s website, the e-newsletter is an effort to heighten public awareness and civic engagement. The e-newsletter will provide subscribers with an overview of council actions, initiatives and events. “Council Connections” highlights the council‘s weekly activities, and provides important links to upcoming meetings and events posted to the council website, pgccouncil.us. In a press release, Council Chair Dannielle Glaros (D) - District 3, said the council’s e-newsletter should prove a useful tool for residents. “Beyond a summary of our work during the week, we include links that lead readers to additional information that may be of interest. Council sessions, standing committee meetings, briefings and community meetings are also highlighted. I want to encourage residents to subscribe and get a closer look at how we are working together to strengthen our communities.” To access the e-newsletter, visit pgccouncil.us/9/News.
In an article published on March 2, The Washington Post reported that the federal appeals court is standing by a ruling that calls for the removal or destruction of the Peace Cross,
a large cross-shaped monument on public land. In a closely divided vote, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit refused to reconsider an earlier decision that found government funding for the 40-foottall memorial in Bladensburg an unconstitutional endorsement of religion. According
to the article, “the 8-to-6 vote drew passionate dissents from several judges and could end up before the Supreme Court, which has not provided clear guidance about displays of religion on government land. Supporters of the Peace Cross, who say it is a secular tribute to local men killed in World
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The Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) annual art show almost didn’t happen this year. Construction at The Mall at Prince Georges, the event’s usual venue, moved the event to the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Grand Pavilion. According to an art teacher at Edward M. Felegy Elementary School, the show came together quickly. The countywide art show was also split into two events this year. The PGCPS North County Art Exhibit was held Feb. 26 to March 1 — a much shorter time frame than the usual event — and featured artwork from students in pre-K to 12th grade from Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. There was a reception for students and parents on Feb. 28. The submitted pieces were chosen by teachers at the individual schools. Read the full article by Krissi Humbard online at Hyattsvillelife.com.