Some urbanists believe large cities should subsume the small black cities in their orbit. But that won’t erase a legacy of discrimination. Can less populated cities on the outskirts of larger metropolitan areas be too small to succeed? Are urban municipalities with fewer than 100,000 people vestiges of a bygone era? Should small “inner-ring” cities…
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More than 250 mayors nationwide sign letter calling for increased solar power
As Mayor of Glenarden, I have also signed this letter with several Mayors, from large and small towns and cities. The letter starts off like this… We, the undersigned U.S. Mayors and local officials, resolve to make solar energy a key element of our communities’ energy plans. Accelerating the growth of solar will reduce pollution…
The Post published an anti-accessory apartment letter with racist & classist claims – GGW
This is exactly why Glenarden and Prince George’s County will not tolerate racism and bigotry. On Sunday, June 16, the Washington Post published a letter to the editor from Gaithersburg resident Katherine Gugulis that is riddled with racist and classist assertions. Gugulis was protesting the county’s proposed plan to loosen restrictions on building accessory apartments…
City Ordinance Challenged in District 5 Court of Maryland- and it Loss!
Today the City Manager received an email with the letter below from a private citizen that lives in Glenarden. The letter is informing that he went to court and defended four cases, and won all four. The Judge gave his opinion on what describes a commercial vehicle based on size! Good Afternoon All, Today…