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CONGRATULATIONS, Genevia S. Miles Williams.
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Jonnie Cake Graduates!
One of my namesakes and granddaughter graduated from Hampton State University on Saturday, December 9, 2023. I was honored to be in attendance and proud to watch her walk across the stage to receive her bachelor's degree!
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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.
100th Year Anniversary of the Mount Rainier, MD Police Department
The One Hundred Years' celebration of the Mount Rainier Police Department was held on November 2, 2023, at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland, under the leadership of Chief Linwood Alston.
I attended this event under the invite of Chief Linwood Alston with My daughter Nneka Barnes!
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.
Friday, July 21, 2023
The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM) NEED more DONORS
What is on my mind today is the same thing that was on my mind yesterday -- food acquisition and distribution.
The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM) was started as a food distribution service for residents of Mount Rainier and has grown a following and favor across the County and the State of Maryland.
In some ways, that is great and is definitely way beyond my wildest dreams, but The Front Porch Ministries' notoriety has become troublesome in some ways.
What was intended for Mount Rainier residents is serving a much broader population, and, in fact, some Mount Rainier residents are missing out.
We at The Front Porch Ministries usually do not ask where participants come from, but there were so many new, unfamiliar faces yesterday we asked.
Participants came from the District of Columbia, Hyattsville, Cottage City, Colmar Manor, Brentwood, North Brentwood, Riverdale, New Carrollton, and Bladensburg, to name a few of the newcomers.
And, yes, the food ran much quicker, and many Mount Rainier residents, who are used to coming after work or late, came, and the food was gone. In addition, the newcomers s were uncomfortable after being told that The Front Porch Ministries' food distribution was primarily for Mount Rainier residents.
No one was turned away, but it made me start thinking again, how do I ensure that Mount Rainier residents reap the benefits of my labors. NOTE: The District of Columbia has more programs than Prince George's County and the State of Maryland, and Hyattsville has at least three (3) churches that give out food weekly.
No one took more than their needs, but TFPM did not have an overabundance to accommodate the increased number of participants.
Needless to say, this has kept me up most of the night, and I still do not have a solution.
People need food, food prices are steadily creeping up as we are told how strong the economic market is, and our neighbors are going to bed with no food to put on their tables.
As many of the volunteers can attest, I frequently threaten to close The Front Porch Ministries because there are so many other food sources out there. Then we have a yesterday where we run out of food, and people leave empty-handed, or we get a call from a neighbor who is desperate for food, and we are able to provide enough food to feed them for a week, even on off days.
Many of us in Mount Rainier are doing well financially, but some of us are one paycheck away from losing our homes, let alone being able to buy food, and there just aren't enough resources out there to go around.
Getting off my soapbox, but still thinking about how to make sure Mount Rainier residents have food on their tables. No, our children should not go to bed hungry -- not in Mount Rainier. So, The Front Porch Ministries will remain open as long as we can get food donations and can give our food away for FREE!
ON A DIFFERENT NOTE:
Thank you to all of the residents who have been keeping The Front Porch Ministries supplied with bags.
Thank you, Chris Lowe, for continuously coming by at night to check on The Front Porch Ministries and to put out the boxes and other residuals from The Front Porch Ministries.
Thank you to all of the volunteers who show up rain, sleet, snow, and hot weather, and all to make the food distribution possible.
Thank you to the donors that are still making it possible for The Front Porch Ministries to remain open and provide food to Mount Rainier residents.
Thank you, thank you to all of the participants for showing up and picking up the food.
Because of all of you, The Front Porch Ministries continues to be a valuable resource to the residents of Mount Rainier and other communities.
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.
Tuesday, July 04, 2023
FIREWORKS -- FIREWORKS -- Going on for hours in my neighborhood.
The air quality is awful because of all of the illegal fireworks in Mount Rainier. You can smell the residue, smokes, and chemicals all over the house, even with all three air purifiers going. Of course, there are no police or anyone to stop them from setting them off. Wearing my mask inside!
Folks, it is time to let the fireworks go. Some of us are NOT enjoying the noise or the smoke/residue left behind. Thank you.
In Maryland, most fireworks — including bottle rockets, firecrackers, Roman candles, fire balloons, and signal lights — are illegal.
https://mdsp.maryland.gov/firemarshal/Documents/Law%20Enforcment%20Guide%20to%20Fireworks%20ID.pdf
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.
Sunday, July 02, 2023
Yes, Mount Rainier's City Hall has MOVED temporarily to The Malinda Miles Civic Center!
Attention: The City Hall has shifted to the Malinda Miles Building while Potts Hall undergoes renovations to become the Mount Rainier Welcome Center. This historical building will be temporarily closed during the renovation phase. The new temporary address for City Hall is 3503 Perry Street, Mount Rainier, MD 20712. You may reach the administrative staff at (301) 985-6585.
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.
Friday, June 30, 2023
Fight the BITE this Summer!!
Ticks and mosquitoes can be more than just a nuisance. They can spread germs that make you sick. Fight the bite by taking steps to prevent tick- and mosquito-borne disease. |
Ticks and mosquitoes can be more than just a nuisance. They can spread germs that make you sick. Fight the bite by taking steps to prevent tick- and mosquito-borne disease.
Vector-borne diseases are on the rise in the United States. Mosquitoes and tick bites can spread viruses, bacteria, and parasites that cause several different diseases. Some of the most common vector-borne diseases in the U.S. include:
Lyme disease
Mosquito and tick bites can happen anywhere, even in your own backyard. Certain groups of people are at a higher risk for disease than others due to behaviors or geographic location that put them in contact with ticks and mosquitoes. Additionally, certain groups of people are more likely to develop severe disease, such as older adults and those who have weakened immune systems. Understanding your risk of vector-borne diseases can help you know when and where to expect ticks and mosquitoes. For more information, please click, copy, and paste this link in your browser: CDC: Prevent Mosquito Bites This Summer – emergencymessagesystem.com |
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.
Free Metro Rides on July 4th!
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.
FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE, we put our children at RISK!
BAD LAW! Just because everyone is doing it, it does not make it right or feasible. "For a Few Dollars More!"
As Maryland joins the District of Columbia and other states in their chase for the almighty dollar, do not be surprised when there is an increase in the number of our children who die from overdosing, violent behavior, and other unexpected activity.Children, by their very nature, are inquisitive and will experiment as well as flirt with danger. I did, and if you are honest, you did too -- drove too fast with your new license, picked up friends for a joy ride, and yes, took a trip out of the City without your parents knowing. Harmless in hindsight NOW, but we did it.
Fast forward to today -- legalized marijuana laced with Fentanyl and driving a car with that learner's permit with friends in the car. Okay, I get it! Marijuana will only be sold to folks twenty-one (21) or older. REALLY! Who purchased your first pack of cigarettes, can or bottle of beer, or bottle of liquor?
I personally believe that Maryland and its legislators have opened the doors to disaster, and in the not-so-distant future, we, the people, will reap the whirlwind -- all for a few dollars more.
I have heard it before and am prepared to hear it again, "I am out of step with the times!" So be it. I'd rather be out of step with the times and fighting the plague of drugs than bury more young children.
No matter how well you think you are raising your children, they are still children and should be able to get guidance from parents, adults, legislators, teachers, educators, and others, and that guidance should come from example, not do as I say do!
Parents, a plague is coming for your children, and it will not be fun to watch.
When common sense has left the building, WHAT IS LEFT BEHIND?
NOTE: Lord, please build a shield around me and mine. Poor your cleansing blood all over each and every one of us and protect us from this plague that is coming upon us. I know you can do it, I expect you to do it, and I claim your protection now and in the future.
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.
Monday, June 19, 2023
Official flag for Juneteenth is very symbolic and was created in 1997
HAPPY JUNETEENTH!
The official flag for Juneteenth is very symbolic and was created in 1997. To learn about the symbolism in the flag, please copy and paste the link below the flag in the picture below.
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.
Saturday, June 03, 2023
Blog Updated -- YEP, I have a blog for years.
With all the work I have to do, should be doing, need to do, I am working on this blog. Not a lot was
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done, but after almost fifteen (15 years, I changed the background and the wording, and I still need to do more work, but at least that has been done.
I also wanted to add a few pictures -- not sure why, but I did it anyway.
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.
Friday, May 19, 2023
It's Prom Night for the Miles Twins!
WOW! WOW! WOW! The twins are on their way to their senior prom! It is hard to believe that this day has arrived, and next week, they will be walking across the stage with their high school diplomas.
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.
Wednesday, May 03, 2023
YOUR CIVIC DUTRY --
DID YOU VOTE in YOUR MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON MONDAY?
You should not complain about things when you do not exercise your rights. Your refusal to help find solutions is on you!
Voting is only one way to help find solutions to problems.
Getting involved in your community is an extension of voting.
Staying in touch with your elected official and ensuring they represent you is the ultimate goal of representation and voting. It's called accountability.
Currently, accountability of elected officials appears to be practiced ONLY by the rich. Everyone else seems to vote, go back to business as usual, continue to complain, and blame others for conditions in their neighborhoods.
Democracy is not having the right to participate in the decision-making process but exercising those rights and being a part of the solution.
Doing nothing or just complaining will not solve the problem.
When was the last time you contacted, met with, or got involved with your elected officials (municipal, county, state, federal, or HOA, if you have one).
A word to the wise should be sufficient.
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.
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Mount Rainier's City Hall Moves Temporarily to the Malinda Miles Civic Center!
Somehow I missed this one in all of my emails! I guess you just have to look in the right folder.
Anyway, City Hall has moved into the Malinda Miles Civic Center ((referred to in this article as The Malinda Miles Building). I recently visited The Malinda Miles Civic Center and noticed that the building has been renovated.
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.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
NOTICE -- There is an Urgent Meeting at Mount Rainier Elementary School TONIGHT! Please ATTEND!
Looking forward to seeing many of you at Mount Rainier Elementary School TONIGHT for the Race and Equity Night Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Come out and bring a friend.
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.
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Eighteen Years Later
Today has come and gone, but not without its rewards, a major scare, and high time with my daughter, Nneka Barnes, a scolding from my granddaughter, Lat Rice, and a visit from three other grandchildren. Feeling the love.
Thank you, Nneka Barnes, for being there with me in 2005 when I was one of three (3) to be the first awarded the William Jefferson Jackson Honors Award! And, yes, thank you for being there with me eighteen (18) years later to see the inductees for this year and the past eighteen (18) years! YOU ROCK!
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.
Friday, March 10, 2023
NO MORE FOOD DESERTS in the INNER BELTWAY!
What is being heard at The Front Porch Ministries! No, it is not gossip. It is TRUTH!
When I moved to Mount Rainier, there were quality food stores (Giant Foods, Safeway, and A&P) within walking distance of several communities. All those stores are gone today, and new stores with reasonable prices and relatively good quality moved in but are also now gone. If residents have cars or money for transportation, they can get to other stores with good quality food and pay less. But, if they do not have these resources, they are doomed to less-than-quality food at higher prices.
The stores that replaced those "good" quality food stores that served the entire neighborhood were often replaced with food stores of inferior quality.
My community has lost all of its major food stores! Why? Because the good quality stores have moved out to move affluent neighborhoods while no one was watching. YEP, COVID is to blame for that, too, right? NOT!
Also, lawmakers and those elected to serve and protect
all are cutting deals and ensuring that THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS remain intact and
that they receive the BEST of everything.
Neighbors, residents, families, and friends, WE MUST UNITE and DEMAND that our community no longer be declared a "food desert and that QUALITY FOOD STORES be brought back to our walking communities.
THERE IS NO EXCUSE for our area to once again be deprived
of the growth and development that is occurring in our county -- "one of
the richest Black counties in America!'
Our populations are counted when grants and funding requests are submitted to county, state, and federal government for funding, yet we are NOT GETTING OUR FAIR SHARE WITHIN THE BELTWAY!
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Join me in taking on this issue. Let's
fight for what is rightfully OURS -- quality food within walking distance of
our homes. Municipalities WANT to be at the table when these big decisions are
being made!
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.
Saturday, March 04, 2023
A Candidates' forum in Mount Rainier, MD 2022
I thought that I had shared this almost a year ago, but when checking my post, it was nowhere to be found.
This May 2023, Mount Rainier will host a new election to fill seats in Ward 1 and Ward 2.
Filing dates for this election are posted on the City's website.
THIS VIDEO IS NOT NEW OR RECENT!
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.
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Black History Month Proclamation/Recognition
Celebrating Black History Month with Mayor Petrella Robinson and Councilwoman Wanika Fisher in NORTH BRENTWOOD!
Many thanks and appreciation to Councilmember Wanika Fisher this recognition.
Thank you to Mayor Petrella Robinson for her contribution and presentation of this proclamation and hosting a superb Black History Month Event in North Brentwood, Maryland.
Mayor Robinson also received a proclamation and recognition for her service to North Brentwood and Prince George's County.
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.
Wednesday, February 08, 2023
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.
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Order YOUR Girl Scout Cookies TODAY!
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At the end of the video presentation, a link will take you directly to the page to order YOUR GIRL SCOUT COOKIES!
Again, thank you.
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.
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