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CCC-Newsletter – July 2026
Movers and Shakers (Prince George’s County)
July 4, 2026 — America250
The United States will mark the Semi quincentennial—250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence—on July 4, 2026, with cultural programs and national celebrations
Planning for this historic milestone, known as America250, involves bipartisan partnerships among federal, state, and local agencies and organizations, culminating in major events in America’s most historic cities and beyond.
Why It Matters
The Semi quincentennial will offer Americans a rare opportunity to reflect on the nation’s founding values, acknowledge pivotal moments in history, and invest in cultural and educational legacies across all 50 states. The celebrations aim to foster unity, highlight contributions from diverse communities, and leave lasting civic infrastructure for future generations.
What happens next and so much more go to… July 4, 2026 – America250
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Movers and Shakers (Prince George’s County)
Composting
Really helpful hints to keep your compost bin clean and odor free!
Including gnat and ant control – really works!
More – Article and fun to read…
Do you like using your garbage disposal?
The Water Company wishes you wouldn’t.
Recycling Makes Cents!
Recycling rules change regularly but not by whim. New equipment, smarter processing, and better understanding of the market potential contribute to more effective recycling.
Bottle Bill would encourage recycling habits
State lawmakers are looking to put Mr. Trash Wheel on a diet by considering a bill that would add bottle deposits to single-serve containers. Consumers who return the bottles would get that money back. Supporters hope the bill will serve as an incentive to recycle so that fewer bottles end up in our waterways. Bottle Bill Info
PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY
We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice Ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America.
“The Hill We Climb” Amanda Gorman’s Inauguration Poem and watch her hands, listen, and learn.
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