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Heat Advisory in Effect: M-NCPPC Encourages Safety and Use of Cooling Resources
June 24, 2025
Riverdale, MD – June 24, 2025 – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County remind residents and visitors to take precaution and use local cooling resources during the extreme heat advisory…
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Extreme Heat Advisory in Washington Metropolitan Area: M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Encourages Caution and Offers Cooling Relief Options
June 23, 2025
Riverdale, MD – Due to the extreme heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service, The Maryland-National Capital Park and…
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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Honors and Celebrates African American History and Resilience with 2025 Juneteenth Festival
June 05, 2025
RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is proud to host the 2025 Juneteenth Festival,…
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Dive into Summer! The 2025 Summer Pool Season at M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County begins Memorial Day Weekend
May 19, 2025
RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County outdoor aquatic facilities will officially open for the…
News ReleaseThe Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission selected as a finalist for the National Gold Medal Award in Parks and Recreation Management
May 06, 2025
Agency vies for its seventh Gold Medal Award against three other agencies. RIVERDALE, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park…
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Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County Celebrates the Grand Reopening of Marlow Heights Community Center with Ribbon Cutting
April 23, 2025
RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, along with elected officials and the community, celebrated…
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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County to host Spring 2025 Job Fair at the Show Place Arena
April 04, 2025
RIVERDALE, Md. – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County will…
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