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.

Friday, September 25, 2015

Get rid of those old expired drugs in your medicine cabinet

PGPD to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative

This Saturday, the Prince George’s County Police Department, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration, will be collecting potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction. The effort is part of the “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative.”

The PGPD will have three collection locations on Saturday. The medications do not need to be in their original packaging. We will not be able to accept liquids, aerosol-based medication or needles/injectable pens. This collection service is free and anonymous.

PGPD collection locations:

*District I Station at 5000 Rhode Island Avenue in Hyattsville

*District III Station at 7600 Barlowe Road in Palmer Park

*District IV Station at 5135 Indian Head Highway in Oxon Hill

When: Saturday, September 26, 2015

Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. The DEA cites studies which show a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, often from a home medicine cabinet. In 2014, this national effort resulted in the collection of more than 300 tons of pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for safe and proper disposal.

For more information please visit our website news page.

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.