Even the Mayor of Glenarden, Edward Estes, did not know this Baseball History! The Washington Nationals are in the World Series. It’s a fact that, though official now for a week, it is hard to believe for even the team’s most loyal fans. And that’s because it’s a first for the franchise. But D.C. has a much…
Category: Executive Office of the Mayor
Here’s where pedestrians are dying in Prince George’s and Montgomery County – Greater Greater Washington
Glenarden is faced with potential pedestrian fatalities on several roads that are not pedestrian-friendly. Mayor Estes has continued conversations with the State Highway Administration to help make Highway 704 safer for pedestrian crossings. Additional safety practices are also being planned by Mayor Estes, in communities that are experiencing high levels of vehicular traffic and speeds…
Apartment Development ‘Starting To Ramp Up’ In D.C.-Area Opportunity Zones
The 704 Hwy corridor that runs through the heart of Glenarden is prime for development as it is the location of the one opportunity zone area in the city. Mayor Estes is vigorously looking for growth and development to create jobs and encourage new retail and housing along this corridor. The opportunity zone program took…
Prince George’s officials break ground on $250M Capitol Heights project
Our relatively close neighbor, Capitol Heights, is bringing the legacy back! Construction is about to get underway on a $250 million Prince George’s County development that is expected to bring more than 500,000 square feet of mixed-use to Capitol Heights. Hampton Park, the redevelopment of the 25-acre Hampton Mall, will include a $35 million, 115,000-square-foot…