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February 18th, 2008 by PG Chic
My heart goes out to the friends and family of those killed in the tragic accident on Saturday morning. This must be a nightmare for the driver of the Crown Victoria who hit the crowd and for those affected by the resulting deaths and serious injuries of loved ones. More information is needed at this point, but it doesn’t sounds like many people are coming forward with eyewitness accounts yet. Yes, there was an the illegal street race that was ultimately the reason for bystanders being out at that hour standing on the road. However, people lost their lives, so witnesses need to come forward.
In this subculture of illegal street racing, we have now seen the generations of race enthusiasts. But, my frustration — I just don’t understand how it’s ever okay for 13- and 15-year old children to be accompanying parents and grandparents to such dangerous and not-to-mention illegal events (at 3AM in the morning). Maybe I’m the prude? If it’s not one thing in this county, it’s another…
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February 16th, 2008 by PG Chic
If you are looking for some local entertainment, check out Neil Simmon’s Barefoot in the Park at the Prince George’s Little Theater in Bowie, MD. The last two shows are February 22 & 23 at 8pm. This performanace of the play received positive reviews in last week’s Baltimore Sun article, ‘Barefoot’s’ Comic Flights.
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February 15th, 2008 by PG Chic
Finally, some semi-positive news on the crime front in Prince George’s County. I say “semi” because the numbers are still pretty bad. Carjacking went from 476 in 2007 to 338 in 2008. One is too many, in my opinion. How about striving for zero carjackings? Carjackings are down and homicides are slight up. I guess we have to pick our battles.
See Carjacking Down 29% In Prince George’s - Homicides Are Up Slightly From ‘06 (Washington Post, 01/31/2008)
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February 14th, 2008 by PG Chic
Over the past several years, you may have subscribed to or have been forwarded messages from Bid Ed’s DC-Area listserv (see http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dcarea/). It looks like he has been doing the listserv since 1999…has it been that long? Anyway, someone recently sent me a link to Urban Flavorz TV, which has several clips of nightlife in the Washington D.C. area and interviews of “hometown heroes” and professional athletes. The main host is none other than hometown comedian Lazee Lamont. I guess D.C. is the focus, but Lazee if you’re listening…you should come with your camera crew to some P.G. spots too. Represent Glenarden! lol
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February 13th, 2008 by PG Chic
Yes, we can! Both the Obama and Donna Edwards wins give me that feeling of change that I talked about yesterday. Just a short post today. Check out this interesting Marc Fisher column from the Washington Post, “Change Is In the Air, At the Polls” — especially the reference to the “Obama effect” for the Edwards vs. Wynn race.
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February 12th, 2008 by PG Chic
I attended a family event this past weekend and it was interesting to listen to the elders engage in the great debate going on in our community…Clinton or Obama? The younger relatives (40 and under) were mostly vying for Obama, but the older relatives had mixed feelings. I heard everything from, “That Obama talks to much…” and “I like Obama, but can he win a general election” and “You know, that Hillary is no Bill Clinton.”
I loved listening to and chiming in on this presidential discussion with my immediate and extended family. In the air, there was and still is the strong feeling that regardless of what happens, history will be made. And, more importantly, we are a part of this history being made. Many of the elders in the room, were active participants in the Civil Rights movement from sit-ins to marches and more. They lived their history. I feel like our generation wants to make history and be part of something new. Something different. Something progressive. Change.
Please exercise your right to vote today. VOTE!
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February 11th, 2008 by PG Chic
Along with the presidential democratic primary tomorrow (2/12), the highly visible local race is the 4th Congressional District rematch of Donna Edwards and incumbent Albert Wynn. Both candidates have endorsed Barack Obama.
The Gazette ran a few interesting articles last week that give background information and a key differences between the 4th District candidates. Also, there was coverage on PBS NOW a few weeks ago that goes into detail about the national attention of the 4th District race — progressives against conservative Democrats.
Please remember to vote tomorrow - Tuesday, February 12th!
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February 7th, 2008 by PG Chic
According to the Washington Post article, “For Baker, a Last-Minute Switch Changes Everything”, former delegate Rushern Baker III was set to fill a vacant Senate seat. However, County Council Chairman David Harrington (D-Cheverly) received the tiebreaking vote. The article references Baker’s plans to run for county executive again in 2010.
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February 6th, 2008 by PG Chic
Okay, so my subject line is a biased, but that’s okay. 
Whoever you support, please be sure you make it to the polls next Tuesday, February 12th. Your vote counts!
The results from Super Tuesday said it all (see Washington Post). The race is still on! Yes, we can!
(And, please pay close attention to the Donna Edwards / Albert Wynn contest…more on that later.)
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February 5th, 2008 by PG Chic
Am I going to have to start a GAG (”good and ghetto”) list for the area? I won’t go there. I’ll leave that for the elitist “Hot Ghetto Mess” BET crew. However, I do agree that we have to do better.
Even before the recent triple homicide at The Blvd., I heard a few “urban” tales of the happenings at The Blvd. –
Have you heard that the Golden Corral has a D.J. every weekend, a photographer with backdrop, and evidently there’s a guy selling socks and CDs nearby. Please say it ain’t so. I also recently heard that the Wow Cafe and Wingery, which is next to the Magic Johnson theater at The Blvd. has go-go bands perform some nights. I hate to associate crime with go-go music, but the sterotype exists. From what I could find online, this month Suttle Thoughts (a band that pulls an older, more mature crowd) is performing at Wow.
Take this information how you want, but it’s just a bit much for me. Not a criticism, just an “urban” observation…lol.
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