MD TEACHERS SEEK MONEY LESSONS FOR THE CLASSROOM AND LIFE

MD educators recently gathered for the 5th Annual MCEE Financial Education Summit. Their objective? To gain financial knowledge and resources they can take back and use in the classroom and beyond.

Riverdale Park Business Directory

CELEBRATE THE 4th OF JULY SAFELY

HEALTH RISKS RISE WITH HEAT

Your First Step to First Aid

Having a well stocked first aid kit will help you handle a minor injury at a moments notice. There should be a first aid kit in your home and inside each family member’s car.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO TEACH FINANCIAL LITERACY: Financial Lessons Need to Start Early and Occur Often

Children become consumers at a very early age. Local nonprofit CCCS advises: Parents, educators, and community organizations must work together to teach them vital financial skills for the future.

Don’t let hot fun turn into heat exhaustion

It may be spring but the summer swelter has arrived. The forecast calls for high heat and humidity through the weekend so it’s important to remember the dangers that can go along with it.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND – TICKS AND LYME DISEASE

Spring is prime time for ticks. These tiny, biting creatures feed on warm-blooded animals, including people, and can transmit serious illness through their bites.

Stressed at work?

A little stress can be good. It energizes and motivates you. But too much takes a toll on your brain and your body. Here are ten ways to lower your stress level on the job.

Be BayWise with University of Maryland Extension!

Find out how your landscape and gardening habits affect the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay, and examine ways you can help improve the overall health of the Bay.

BLOG: Cafritz Boondoggle—What's In It for the Residents of Riverdale Park?

Satruday, May 11, 10 a.m., at a special legislative session, RP's Mayor and Council take up the new submission of the Cafritz plan.

LEARNING TO WIN: Maryland Personal Finance Challenge Prepares Students for the Real World

The 2013 MCEE Personal Finance Challenge included 28 four-person teams from 18 MD schools. Local nonprofit CCCS of MD & DE sponsors this event to teach teens financial skills they can use for life.

A remedy for drug disposal

There’s a lot to think about when disposing of unused, unwanted medicine and prescriptions. Proper disposal keeps these drugs out of reach of anyone not given that prescription.

Sleep on It

When a busy world pulls you in every direction, sleep can drop to the bottom of your priority list. It should be near the top. A good night’s sleep is more important than you think.

What's Going Around - Spring Allergies

Ah, spring. The sun shines, the birds chirp, and people everywhere sneeze and cough from allergies. Spring is usually the time when people with allergies suffer the most.

Cardin Announces $10 Million Grant to Complete Anancostia Regional Trail Network

Funding will complete bike, pedestrian trail connecting MD trail system with D.C. along Anacostia River into 60 mile system

BLOG: Growing Community Gardens Event A Big Hit

On Saturday, March 23, over 60 gardeners from Prince George’s County and surrounding communities attended the 2nd Annual Growing Community Gardens event.

BLOG: Take the Sting Out of Spring

As Spring gets ready to burst onto the scene you will see plenty of activity outside. Trees and flowers have been waiting for warmer temperatures. But so have bees, wasps and other stinging insects.

SoberRide Offers Free Rides Home this St Patrick’s Day

Together with WRAP’s SoberRide initiative, AT&T is providing free taxi rides (up to $30) to anyone 21+ in the DC area who may have had one too many Irish Car Bombs or pints of Guinness.

BLOG: What's Your Excuse?

Regular exercise in order to stay healthy is a goal for lots of people, chances are you could use a little help sticking with your exercise routine.

Get the Most From Your Physician Visit

There are many reasons that you visit a physician. Whatever the reason, a few simple preparations will help you get the most out of your time with the physician.

Have a Heart-Healthy Valentine's Day

Your heart may belong to a certain someone this Valentine’s Day, but it’s up to you to keep that loving heart in good shape all year long.

University of Maryland Extension to Host 2nd Annual “Growing Community Gardens” Event in Prince George’s County

University of Maryland Extension is proud to host “Growing Community Gardens,” the 2nd annual gathering for all Prince George’s County community gardeners.

Locals Need for Home Energy Survey

Want to win a free Kindle? Please complete a brief online survey about home energy efficiency and you will be entered in a drawing to win a Kindle.

BLOG: Foul Play's Afoot at Riversdale!

Historic Whodunit at Riversdale: Someone will be history by the end of the night!

Have A Healthy 2013

A new year brings with it the hope of a new beginning. Many of us use this time to make resolutions that will improve our health. That’s the easy part. The tough part is keeping these promises.

Sounds, Scents, and Sweets of a 19th Century Holiday at Riversdale this Friday!

Don't miss Riversdale's 1812 Winter Evening this Friday, December 28th and learn a bit about the Martha Washington Great Cake, a yuletide tradition at the museum!

Join The National Effort to Make March 13th of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day

Things certainly changed by the time Vietnam, came to be. That is the only war where the dogs were declared “surplus equipment”, and left behind.

Farm Management Classes for Women Offered through University of Maryland Extension

The University of Maryland Extension will host Annie’s Project for the Southern Maryland Region during the winter of 2013.

New Refugee/Asylee/Immigrant Gardening/Farming Project in Prince George's County

There's a new project starting in Prince George's County - trying to integrate refugee/asylee/immigrant families in the county connected to gardening and farming opportunities.

You can't make a decision about energy savings without asking the right questions

Saving money by making home improvements that reduce energy costs doesn't have to be scary. University Park and Riverdale Maryland participate in the Small Town Energy Program to help.

AT&T Prepares for Hurricane Sandy, Offers Tips to Residents

As Hurricane Sandy makes her way up the East Coast, AT&T is ready to respond quickly. AT&T has already deployed its Network Disaster Recovery teams and offers tips on how you can stay prepared too.

BLOG: Save Money, Improve Your Home Value, Help the Environment—a Win-Win

The Small Town Energy Program, funded by the US Department of Energy, hopes to transform the way residents use energy with the help of energy audits and financial incentives.

UMD Extension Hosting Poultry-Palooza Event on Oct. 20

Stop by the University of Maryland's Center for Educational Partnership to learn about local food production.

Riverdale Park Residents Can Learn More About Home Energy Improvement Program

STEP Orientation, Saturday, Sept. 8, 11:30 to 1 PM, Riverdale Park Town Hall, 5008 Queensbury Road, Riverdale. Contractors will be present to discuss home energy improvements.

BLOG: Support Off. Alford, Sign the Petition

Support the officer who acted as a whistle-blower on fraudulent activities.

UMd. Extension Interns Lead Community Rain Barrel Effort

Two University of Maryland Extension interns are making a real difference in Prince George's County.

Dropping Your Alarm Monitoring

There's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way, to monitor your home security system yourself.

Ultima Noticia Sobre Tormentas Severas en Bladensburg

Para evaluar daños estructurales causados por la tormenta severa que afecto a Bladensburg.

UMd. Extension to Host Rain Barrel Workshop for Prince George’s

This summer, University of Maryland Extension is hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop for the residents of Prince George’s County.