In Prince George’s County, Maryland all court proceedings are recorded electronically or by a Court Reporter. Transcripts must be ordered directly through an official Court Reporter, who also determines the cost of the transcript after it is completed. The cost will depend on the number of pages in the final typed transcript and type of…
According to a 2017 report released by the Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation, residential and commercial properties in Prince George’s County increased from the last assessment. The 750,000 properties accessed are located throughout the state of Maryland. These properties known as “Group 2” are reassessed by the state every three years.
Owning a home is a dream come true, but it comes with many responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is paying property taxes annually. The Prince George’s County Treasury Division mails out residential tax bills in July each year. It is important to note, just because a tax bill was not received, it does not exempt…
When most people think of vacations, they think of amusement parks, beach resorts, cruises and historical neighborhoods. While all of these are great tourist destinations, they cannot compare to visiting a vineyard or winery. Visiting one of these establishments requires a bit of insight on enological etiquette, but this is not difficult to achieve with…
(Clinton) John and Mary Elizabeth Jenkins Surratt built the Surratt House in 1952. The middle-class farmhouse, also a public dining room, tavern and hotel, plays a huge role in American history. The house was situated on a 300-acre plantation, with a livery stable and blacksmith shop. In 1854, the tavern was repurposed to make room…
Just mention the word “wedding” and everyone’s head will turn. The wedding ceremony is a special event, where two people join with their friends and family to unite in marriage. The ceremony will involve a customary exchange of vows and presentation of rings. Wedding ceremonies vary, depending on the couple’s practiced religion, social class, ethnicity,…
The Waste Management Division is responsible for managing, collecting, reducing, recycling, and disposing of municipal solid waste in the most cost-effective, safe, and efficient manner. All of this is possible through the single-stream system, which involves separate bins for recyclable materials. However, since the Prince George’s County Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) was converted into a…
According to the United States Census Bureau, 9.7% of Marylanders were living in poverty in 2014. While, this percentage seems minor to some, no one should be forced to live in deplorable conditions, without adequate resources. This is why the state of Maryland established the Housing Authority in 1969. The Housing Authority is funded by…
The Prince George’s County Correctional Center is located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The medium security facility’s main goal is to provide inmates with a safe, clean, and secure environment until they are released or sentenced. During their stay, inmates are given opportunities to participate in various rehabilitative programs that will help them acclimate back into…
In Maryland, an animal must meet certain criteria to be classified as a “service animal”. All businesses, nonprofits, and public facilities within the United States must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The first draft of the bill was introduced to the United States Congress in 1988. President George H. W. Bush signed the…
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