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Redskins Practice Facility Coming to Prince George's County?

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, 12:19pm
Redskins Practice Facility Coming to Prince George's County?

 

This information was sent to us by Prince George's County Officials:

UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Prince George’s County government has requested a feasibility study for a potential headquarters and training facility for the Washington Redskins on a parcel of land adjacent to Bowie State University in Bowie, MD

The proposed site is land currently owned by the County located off of MD Rt. 197 and Lemons Bridge Road. This location is near the existing Bowie State MARC station, approximately 10 miles away from FedEx Field.  In the original agreement that brought the Washington Redskins and FedEx Field to Prince George’s County, a provision was included to give the County the right of first refusal should the franchise decide to relocate its headquarters from its current location in Ashburn, VA.

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Public Schools Initiate High School Athletics Fee

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer
Thursday, June 9th, 2011, 12:07pm
Public Schools Initiate High School Athletics Fee

This information comes to us from Prince George's County Public Schools:

Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) has initiated a new annual athletics activity fee for students who are selected as members of an Interscholastic Athletic Team, in response to substantial revenue cuts for the 2011-2012 school year. The one-time fee of $50 will be collected prior to the beginning of each sports season, and will cover the student's participation in high school athletics for the entire year–even if they transfer to another PGCPS school or are selected to participate on multiple athletic teams.

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PGA Nationwide Tour comes to Prince George's County

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer
Friday, June 3rd, 2011, 8:42am

It's the perfect weather for the Fifth Annual Melwood Prince George’s County Open, featuring top professional golf stars competing on the Nationwide Tour at the University of Maryland’s golf course. The tournament runs from May 30th to June 5th.

A few local golfers are in the tournament including: 28-year-old, Naval Academy graduate and Annapolis resident, Billy Hurley. Prior to serving on a Navy destroyer in the Persian Gulf last year, he won seven college titles and in 2004 was the sixth-ranked amateur in the world.

Owned and operated by the PGA Tour, the Nationwide Tour identifies players who are ready to compete and win on golf’s biggest stage. More than two out of three PGA Tour members are Nationwide Tour alumni. Through the efforts of the three tours, sponsors, players, and volunteers, the PGA supports over 2,000 local charities and has surpassed $ 1.6 million in charitable giving.

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Maryland and UVA go head-to-head for the 2011 NCAA Men's Lacrosse National Championship

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 30th, 2011, 10:23am
Maryland and UVA go head-to-head for the 2011 NCAA Men's Lacrosse National Championship

The unseeded Maryland Terrapins outmuscled defending national champions, Duke Blue Devils, last Saturday in the semi-finals to propel them into the 2011 NCAA Men's Lacrosse National Championship.

They take on ACC rival and 7th-seeded Virginia Cavaliers at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Monday, May 30th. This game could change history as no team seeded lower than five has ever claimed the national title. The Terps are hungry for a win since they haven’t won a championship game since 1975.

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Montgomery County’s Summer Guide for Recreation And Park Programs Now Available

Submitted by Ellen Scott, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 16th, 2011, 1:21pm

From Montgomery County:

The Summer issue of the Montgomery County Guide for Recreation and Parks Programs is now available.  Registration for summer classes opened yesterday.  Registration for indoor swim lessons begins May 18 and outdoor pool swim class registration opens on June 6.

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There are Yoga Classes for Everyone

Submitted by I AM Modern Magazine, Community Content Partner
Friday, April 22nd, 2011, 3:57pm
There are Yoga Classes for Everyone

I have been hesitating to start taking yoga because I am not flexible and all the people I know that take yoga are flexible. Is there a yoga class for me?

Absolutely. The people you know that are taking yoga are flexible BECAUSE they are practicing yoga. They are not necessarily practicing yoga because they are flexible!

Most of the yoga classes offered at studios and fitness centers teach the physical practice of yoga (asana) which is designed to increase flexibility, strength, and balance. 

In classes you will be taught how to get into and out of poses safely, lengthen and strengthen muscles and to move in new and different ways than you are accustomed to moving.  New patterns of movement bring on increased flexibility and strength. 

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Day Trippin'; Where to Go, What to Do around Metro DC

Submitted by I AM Modern Magazine, Community Content Partner
Monday, April 11th, 2011, 8:09pm
Day Trippin'; Where to Go, What to Do around Metro DC

What is your idea of a perfect spring day? Sipping vino on the Potomac? Sightseeing with map in hand at historic landmarks? Riding adrenaline-pulsing roller coasters? All of these are available here in the mid-Atlantic region within an hour (or two) from home. Decide what mood you're in, fill 'er up and hit the road with a friend, alone or with the whole family in tow.

IF YOU LIKE ADVENTURE

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