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More Sprawl Is Definitely Not the Solution: Why Dense, Walkable Communities Are the Future
As America grapples with a deepening housing crisis, New York Times columnist Conor Dougherty recently argued that more suburban and...
Bradley Heard
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How You Can Support Black-Owned Businesses in Greater Capitol Heights
Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community. They thrive on more than just dollars; they need our engagement, visibility, and...
jjohnson9115
Mar 242 min read
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Prince George’s County’s Forgotten Election and the Crisis of Low Voter Turnout
Only 5% of Prince George's County voters participated in the special primary election on March 4. This is not what democracy looks like.
Bradley Heard
Mar 52 min read
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Empowering Future Leaders: Dahlia Shaewitz's Journey with the Civic Leadership Institute
Dahlia Shaewitzs joined the CLI with a purpose: to make a greater impact on a field that she knew and loved. With over 20 years of...
jjohnson9115
Nov 10, 20242 min read
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Improving the Community with Data
Adil Ashraf-Mayo was initially supposed to be on the administrative team for the Civic Leadership Institute. Recruited by Brittney...
jjohnson9115
Oct 6, 20242 min read
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Building on Previous Skills to Envision a Brighter Future – An Interview with Rose Johnson
While the planning process is not well-known to most, members of the CLI became well-versed in what it entails. One such member, Rose...
jjohnson9115
Oct 6, 20242 min read
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Empowering Future Leaders: Shani Gzifa's Journey with the Civic Leadership Institute
Shani Gzifa went from collecting recycling after school in Environmental Club to meeting with the Department of Agriculture on soil...
jjohnson9115
Oct 6, 20242 min read
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Decoding the GCHIC Logo
Have you ever taken the opportunity to look deeper into our logo? The meaning behind it showcases GCHIC’s mission, values, and populace....
jjohnson9115
May 23, 20242 min read
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Capstone Presentation Recap: Fostering Community Transformation
Greater Capitol Heights Improvement Corporation, in collaboration with The Capital Market, recently hosted a capstone presentation...
jjohnson9115
May 10, 20242 min read
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Empowering Communities through Digital Marketing: Introducing Our Communications Specialist
Greetings, GCHIC community! My name is Jamila Johnson, and I've just joined the GCHIC team as a communications specialist. I am excited...
jjohnson9115
Apr 10, 20242 min read
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Blue Line Corridor Civic Leadership Group Engages Local Leaders and Looks to a Brighter Future for Capitol Heights
Nearly 50 people gathered at Gethsemane United Methodist Church in Capitol Heights on Saturday, March 2, daring to envision what their...
jjohnson9115
Mar 18, 20243 min read
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GCHIC’s Founder Named to Task Force Shaping the Future of Prince George’s County
Bradley Heard, founder and president of Greater Capitol Heights Improvement Cooperation, was recently appointed to the Plan Prince...
jjohnson9115
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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Please Consider GCHIC When Making Your End-of-Year Donations
Greater Capitol Heights Improvement Corporation (“GCHIC”) has been quite busy in 2023, working to stimulate revitalization,...
Bradley Heard
Dec 22, 20231 min read
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The Gold Mine Along the Blue Line
FBI HQ’s Move to Greenbelt Unearths Untapped Potential of Blue Line Corridor
Ryan Fox
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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Free Webinar: "Uplifting Black Fatherhood"
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and father figures who make a difference in the lives of Prince George’s County’s children! In the...
Bradley Heard
Jun 17, 20231 min read
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County’s Planned Homeless Shelter Could Stifle Development Around Addison Road Metro
Prince George's needs a new shelter for unhoused men, but it doesn't need to be on Addison Road South.
Bradley Heard
Jun 15, 20233 min read
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County Executive Awards $25,000 Community Partnership Grant to GCHIC
Greater Capitol Heights Improvement Corporation is pleased to announce that the office of Prince George’s County Executive Angela...
Bradley Heard
Jun 9, 20231 min read
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