From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Cooling Stations are there for you, IF YOU NEED THEM!

This seems like one of the hottest summers ever! Many of us (including me) do not have air conditioning or have air conditioning and do not wish to face the resulting PEPCO bill.

If you fall in either category -- no air conditioning or no money for PEPCO, keep in mind that there is an alternative -- the Maryland-National Park and Planning Commission offers Cooling Stations for County Residents from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday through Friday, and during normal business hours for each site on Saturday and Sunday. The District 2 Cooling Stations are as follows:

Rollingcrest-Chillum Community Center

North Brentwood Community Center

Langley Park Community Center

Prince George's Plaza Community Center

If you would rather avoid the cooling stations, you can always go shopping, go to the library, visit one of the wonderful museums in the area or check out some of the other attractions in our area.

What's the point? On these very hot days, seniors and the very young should stay cool to avoid heat strokes, and other issues, e.g., inability to breathe especially if you have asthmas.

Remember to take your medicine, see your doctor regularly, and keep an eye on your neighbor. We will get through this.

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.