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February 27, 2026

Planned Maintenance and Temporary Closure of Kirkwood Pedestrian Bridge along the Northwest Branch Trail

RIVERDALE, Md. -- M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, announces planned maintenance work on a Kirkwood Pedestrian…

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March 02, 2026

M-NCPPC Invites Residents to Join FREE 9-Week Park Police Citizens Academy – Starting March 10

Riverdale, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Prince George's County Division, is hosting a FREE, nine-week Park Police Citizens…

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36th Annual Winter Festival of Lights Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

November 17, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 17, 2022 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces  The 36th Annual Winter Festival of Lights Riverdale, MD – Today, the Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County…

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Bowie Baysox Renew Stadium Lease with Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

November 16, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 16, 2022 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 BOWIE BAYSOX RENEW STADIUM LEASE WITH M-NCPPC, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION,  PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s (M-NCPPC) Department of Parks and Recreation…

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All Montgomery County Planning Board Members Resign

October 22, 2022

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION (M-NCPPC)NEWS RELEASE  For Immediate Release: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 All Montgomery County Planning Board Members Resign Chair Casey Anderson, Vice Chair Partap Verma and Planning Board members Gerald Cichy, Tina Patterson, and Carol Rubin submit…

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Help M-NCPPC Shatter the Silence: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 13, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 13, 2022 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Program Contact: Lt. LaKeisha Robinson, 240-695-0495 Help M-NCPPC Shatter the Silence: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Riverdale, MD – This October, Maryland-National Capital Park Police goes ‘purple’ for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Park Police,…

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October Events at Montpelier Arts Center Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

October 03, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 3, 2022 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Program Contact: Marcus Seisay, 301-377-7807 Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces October Events at Montpelier Arts Center Riverdale, MD – The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince…

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Latinas in Aviation Festival Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

September 20, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2022  Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation Celebrates Diversity in Aviation with   Latinas in Aviation Global Festival at College Park Aviation Museum  Riverdale, MD – In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the…

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Hispanic Heritage Month Events Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

September 15, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 15, 2022  Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 The Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Celebrates the Diverse Hispanic Community During Hispanic Heritage Month RIVERDALE, Md. – September 15th marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Each…

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Upcoming Events at Montpelier Arts Center Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

September 12, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2022 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Announces Upcoming Events at Montpelier Arts Center Riverdale, MD – The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County is pleased…

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Return of Celebrate Africa Festival Announced by Dept of Parks and Rec., Pr. Geo. County

September 08, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 8, 2022 Program Contact: Deletta Gillespie, 301-446-3232 Media Contact: Angel Waldron, 301-446-3311 CELEBRATE AFRICA FESTIVAL RETURNS TO PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY Riverdale, MD – The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County is pleased to announce its…

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