Looking for a new home in the area? See what's on display.
This week's roundup of open houses features a $265,000 listing on Jamestown Road in Hyattsville. SUNDAY, May 20 8512 Caswell Place, New Carrollton 2801 Jamestown Road, Hyattsville 5708 Euclid St., Cheverly 50 c Ridge Rd., Greenbelt
Ruling stems from divorce case filed by a couple married in California in 2008.
Same-sex marriages legally performed out of state must be recognized by Maryland Courts, according to a decision issued Friday by Maryland’s highest court. “Maryland courts will withhold recognition of a valid foreign marriage only if that marriage is ‘repugnant’ to State public policy,” wrote Court of Appeals Judge Glenn Harrell Jr. in the 7-0 decision. The case stems from a 2010 divorce case filed in Prince Georges County. Two women, Jessica Port and Virginia Cowan, were legally married in October 2008 in California. Eight months later, the couple separated and ultimately filed for divorce in July 2010. The judge in that case ruled that recognizing “the alleged marriage would be contrary to the public policy of Maryland” and declared it …
Tell us what you see at the Bike to Work pit stops this morning.
With three Bike to Work Day pit stops in three neighboring Patch towns this morning, we decided to compare and contrast the scenes at College Park, Greenbelt and Hyattsville. After your commute, tell us about what you saw. If you stopped at the College Park, Greenbelt or Hyattsville events this morning, tell us in the poll below. Send the link to your fellow bike commuting neighbors, too, and ask them to participate in the poll. Share photos that you took, and tell us in the caption at which pit stop they were taken. Tell us in the comments, how big was your pit stop crowd? Were you impressed with the turnout? The refreshments? The prizes? Pit Stop Information:
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12:49 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012
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As living trusts gain popularity in GHI, members will get a chance to vote on making them a part of bylaws changes on Thursday.
Two bylaws issues are up for a vote at the Greenbelt Homes, Inc. (GHI) annual membership meeting Thursday, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Greenbelt Community Center. One of the suggested bylaws changes addresses contracts, the other—living trusts. The bylaws change on living trusts make it clear that GHI can allow them, according to GHI Treasurer Chuck Hess. Hess said that under the current bylaws, there's been a question about whether GHI could or couldn't allow living trusts, but no one has seen a good reason not to. "It's getting more popular and were doing it," Hess said. If members pass the suggested bylaws change on Thursday, "It makes it explicit that we're allowed to do this," Hess said. In some ways, a living trust is like a will. …
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The worst of all the bylaws, when it comes to coherency, is up for a vote tonight, says GHI Treasurer.
Two bylaws issues are up for a vote at the Greenbelt Homes, Inc. (GHI) annual membership meeting Thursday, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Greenbelt Community Center. One of the suggested bylaws changes addresses contracts, the other—living trusts. When discussing the contract portion of the bylaws, GHI Treasurer Chuck Hess used the phrase "I think" liberally. Which gets directly to the point of why it is coming before the membership for a vote. It confuses people, Hess said, explaining that there has been much debate over what it means. "I know of nobody who thinks this is an easy to understand provision,” Hess said. Under the current bylaws (see below), if a contract with an outside vendor costs more than $20,000 in one year and its total …
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Erica Antonette Jackson, 39, was last seen by her husband in Upper Marlboro on Wednesday morning.
The Prince George’s County Police Department is searching for a missing Upper Marlboro woman. Erica Antonette Jackson, 39, was last seen by her husband leaving their home in the 12400 block of Open View Lane, Upper Marlboro on Wednesday morning to go to work. Jackson may be suffering from depression and could be a danger to herself. She has not been seen since. For more updates follow Upper Marlboro Patch on Facebook and Twitter. The police provided this description of Jackson: When last seen, Jackson was driving a black Mercedes Benz ML320 with Maryland tag of 11089M7. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Erica Jackson is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department’s District II Investigative Section at (301) 390…
Take a look at what GHI has planned for its annual membership meeting Thursday night.
Greenbelt Homes, Inc. (GHI) will hold its annual membership meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Greenbelt Community Center auditorium. Note, bylaws changes and a members' petition are up for discussion. Look for a Patch article on the bylaws changes to be posted Thursday afternoon. The proposed changes will address requirements for GHI contracts and clarify the issue of living trusts. The members' petition will seek to create a smoke-free row of townhomes on the 13 Court of Ridge Road, and open up that possibility for other members who want to follow suit. GHI also has seven members running for five seats on its Board of Directors. Take a look at their bios before casting your votes. In addition to participating in agenda items, from 7-9 …
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Jimmy Richardson, 71, suffers from dementia. He was last seen Wednesday evening.
The Prince George's County Police Department is searching for a missing Bladensburg man who suffers from dementia. Seventy-one-year-old Jimmy Richardson, who is not on medication for his condition, was last seen by his neighbor at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, at his residence at the 4900 block of 56th Ave. in the unincorporated section of Bladensburg. Police believe Richardson walked away from the residence, and he has not been seen or heard from since. Police provide the following description for Richardson: Anyone with information about Richardson is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department’s District I Investigative Section at 301-699-2601. This information is was gathered from the PGPD News Blog.
Learn about avoiding probate costs and minimizing estate taxes, tax-wise use of trusts, gift annuities and other estate planning issues.
By Barbara Havekost The Greenbelt Community Foundation will sponsor an estate planning seminar on Friday, May 18 at 2 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of the Greenbelt Municipal Building in Greenbelt, MD. This seminar, presented by Thomas Downs, Attorney at Law, will discuss how to avoid probate costs and minimize estate taxes, how to create your legacy through tax-wise use of trusts, gift annuities and other planned giving options. Discussion will include the current federal and Maryland estate tax laws and the new Maryland power of attorney law. This seminar is free of charge. All attendees will receive a seminar handout and a complimentary one-hour private consultation with Mr. Downs.
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The Washington D.C. music scene lost a titan today. How did Brown's music impact your life?
Update: 6:30 p.m. - Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker has issued a press release expressing his condolences over the passing of local music legend Chuck Brown. The statement reads in full: “My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and countless fans of Chuck Brown. It is a sad day for so many in Prince George’s County, the Washington region, and throughout the world. Chuck Brown left an indelible mark on our hearts and minds with his very distinctive voice and incredible genre of music that he created, Go-Go. He was an icon whose music inspired so many and become the sound that defined modern-day Washington, DC and Prince George’s County. He will be missed, but we are so fortunate that his music will be with …
12:36 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
Big Reg May god bless his family and relatives, for what Chuck has done over the years with his music he could never be replaced. (you wiil truly be missed)!!!!! more ›
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1:53 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012
When has the event of marriage been declared a civil right by the constitution or the supreme court? more ›