Community Happenings & News: March 2024
Upcoming City Meetings
Monday, March 4, 2024
Council Work Session (Virtual) - 7:00PM
Join Online or Phone: 301-712-8592 |Meeting ID: 992 3939 8605 | Passcode: 086777
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Council Public Hearing (Hybrid) - 7:00PM
In-Person (Municipal Center - Lower Level) and virtual:
Join Online or Phone: 301-712-8592 | Meeting ID: 980 2251 7451| Passcode: 934907
Monday, March 18, 2024
Council Regular Meeting (Hybrid) - 7:30PM
In-Person (Municipal Center - Lower Level) and virtual:
Join Online or Phone: 301-712-8592 | Meeting ID: 963 4027 4371 | Passcode: 291413
See City calendar for additional meeting details and information.
Charter Review Committee Meetings
City Charter Review Meeting will be held March 21, 2024 at 6:30PM for updates visit the committee's webpage here.
For more information, email Councilwoman Erika L. Fareed; meeting dates will be announced as they become available.
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To receive emergency and important information pertaining to City of Glenarden we encourage all residents and businesses to go to our website, click on the CodeRED logo located on the homepage and enter your contact information, including additional phone numbers, and text and email addresses, or text GLENARDEN to 99411 to receive the link directly to your mobile phone and sign up from there.
If you know of anyone who did not receive this call who lives in City of Glenarden please encourage them to visit the City’s website and enter their information.
If you do not have Internet access, please contact a friend or family member to help add your contact information to the emergency database. Questions regarding this system test should be directed to City of Glenarden at (301)773-2100.
For more information visit the CodeRED page.
City ARPA Grant Opportunities Now Available!
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, delivered $350 billion to state, local and tribal governments to aid in recovery from the COVID-19 emergency. The City of Glenarden received $4 million as a part of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program. City Council has designated some of those monies as grants for eligible homeowners, businesses, and non-profits.
For more information about the programs including the applications are available and to apply click here.
Prince George's County 2024 Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP)
Prince George's County is proud to host the SYEP program. Attention, youth aged 14-22! Are you in search of a summer employment opportunity? The County's Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP) provides job readiness training and summer jobs for the youth of the County. Starting March 1, applications will be accepted! Discover more at syep.mypgc.us.
2024 SYEP Get Ready Flyer (English)
2024 SYEP Get Ready Flyer (Spanish)
WHML: Gladys Noon Spellman Scholarship
Attention graduating high school seniors, scholarship opportunities await! Explore the Gladys Noon Spellman Scholarship offered by the Prince George’s County Office of the County Executive.
Submit your applications by 11:59 pm on Friday, March 15.
For any inquiries, feel free to reach out via email at PGWHML@co.pg.md.us. and/or visit mypgc.us/whmlscholarship.
2024 WHL Gladys Noon Spellman Scholarship
ENRICH Financial Wellness Tools And Resources
You now have access to all the great financial well-being resources on Enrich. Once you sign up you will gain access to explore videos, calculators, articles, tools and courses all from your dashboard.All of us at the City of Glenarden are proud to be supporting you and your families with the tools and support that you need for your financial future!To get the most out of Enrich we recommend you sign up and take the Financial Wellness Checkup to personalize your experience, it only takes 5 minutes!You are able to access the site directly at https://cityofglenarden.enrich.org/. The entire platform is built with responsive design meaning it will automatically adjust to work great on whatever device and screen size you are using whether it is a computer, tablet or phone.If you need any assistance the team at Enrich can help. As you explore the site you can click on the chat icon in the lower right corner for support.Please take the time to get started today and share your feedback with us! For more information visit the City's Enrich Financial Wellness page.
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City Of Glenarden Forever Grand Travelers Are Hitting The Road!
Call all Glenarden’s 60+ Mayor Cashenna Cross working with the Maryland Parks strive to provide affordable exciting senior citizens experiences to our community. The group affectionately called the City of Glenarden Forever Grand Travelers will be hitting the road. Touring Maryland’s greatest treasurers and building community unity and reconnecting with friends.
Mayor Cashenna A. Cross will serve as Tour sponsor so get ready to ride. Welcome age 60+ to join the City of Glenarden Forever Grand Travelers as we take to the streets to explorer and celebrate living the “good ageless life.” Are you ready I hope you are!
WE'RE HITTING THE ROAD! Here are the trips:
- Sight and Sound Theatres: DANIEL Live! (December 14, 2024)
With only 45 seats available, act fast to reserve your spot!
SAVE THE DATES:
MARCH 14, 2024
JUNE 20, 2024
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Contact Mayor Cashenna A. Cross at (571)719-8784 for additional information.
See upcoming event flyers here.
Upcoming Events At Glenarden Branch Library!
Check out some exciting upcoming events for the month of March here. Learn more at pgcmls.info/events. 
Ask A Librarian a (240)455-5451 or via email.
Bag it Right (Better Bag Bill)
Effective January 1, 2024, the County implemented the Better Bag Bill?
Prince George’s County prohibits all retail establishments from providing plastic carryout bags to shoppers and, with certain exceptions*, shall charge at least 10 cents for each paper carryout or reusable bag provided to a customer. To assist residents in making the transition, the County will provide a limited amount of free reusable bags and will announce distribution dates and locations once finalized.
Learn more at mypgc.us/bagitright.
The City of Glenarden adheres to the recycling guidelines set forth by the Prince George's County government. For more details, please refer to the provided link here. Moreover, plastic bags placed in your recycling bin or cart will no longer be collected. Refer to the flyer for details on proper plastic disposal.
Prince George's County Here's what NOT to Recycle flyer
Save On Your Energy Bills This Winter
UCAP (United Communities Against Poverty) offers a home weatherization program that can reduce your energy costs. By sealing gaps, adding insulation, and improving your heating and cooling system, weatherization of your home can reduce your energy consumption and lower your utility bills. See the UCAP flyer in this newsletter for information on eligibility and how to submit an application to UCAP. Complete the application here and call 301-322-5700, ext. 162 with your questions about the program and ask for Trice Whitley who is the UCAP Weatherization Program Coordinator.
Introducing Thrive Prince George's Guaranteed Basic Income Program
In partnership with The Greater Washington Community Foundation, and the Meyer Foundation, The Prince George's County Council are thrilled to announce the launch of Thrive Prince George's, a 2-year $4 million guaranteed income pilot program that seeks to economically stabilize the county residents while promoting upwards mobility for more Prince Georgian families. This Guaranteed Basic Income Program was made possible through council resolution CR-018-2023 which was championed by Councilmember Krystal Oriadha. For more information on how to apply, click here to fill out the Interest Form.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
Palmer Park Community Center is now home to The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington's FREE after-school program, available Monday through Friday from 2 pm to 6 pm. Join us for fun and learning!
- Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington Opening at Palmer Park Community Center_English
- Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington Opening at Palmer Park Community Center_Spanish
Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement (DPIE): Stepped Up Enforcement Blitz
Explore details about Prince George's County latest initiative, the "Stepped Up Enforcement Blitz," launched by the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement (DPIE), aimed at tackling unlicensed and illegal businesses. Find out more at: mypgc.us/UnlicensedBusinesses