Maryland Tax-Free Week returns August 14-20 and during the week, any single qualifying article of clothing or footwear priced $100 or less; regardless of how many items are purchased in the same transaction, and will be exempt from the state's six percent sales tax (click here for a detail list of exempt and taxable items).  

For Frequently Asked Questions about Tax-Free Week click here and click here for the Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week Fact Sheet.  

With confirmed cases of monkeypox continuing to rise in the United States and in Maryland, we are working to ensure that our residents receive the most up-to-date information and have access to appropriate services and resources. In response to this recent global outbreak, Prince George's County Health Department will be hosting a Monkeypox Virtual Townhall on Wednesday, August 10, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

This virtual townhall discussion will feature a panel of our top health experts who will provide important information about monkeypox including prevention, testing, treatment, and vaccination. Residents will also have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers from our health experts. Prince George’s County Executive strongly encourages all Prince Georgians to tune in to this important discussion to learn more about monkeypox.

To register for the virtual townhall discussion, click here.

To learn more about monkeypox symptoms, prevention, and vaccination eligibility and appointments, visit our Health Department’s monkeypox webpage here.

Prince George’s County Executive Alsobrooks signed CB-29-2022, a bill that is a 5-year 20% per year reduction in property tax taxes for residents aged 65 and older, who have owned their home for the past 10 years and the home must be value $500,000 or less. This bill will go into effect on August 29, 2022.  

While the results of the 2022 Gubernatorial Primary have not been official certified and posted, you can click here to check the unofficial Primary Election results. The Maryland Board of Elections updates the site daily.

The State of Maryland and WSSC is highlighting that a new federally-funded Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is open to take customer applications in need of assistance with paying their water/sewer bills. An eligible household can receive between $100 - $2,000 in assistance. Individuals can apply in-person at the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services Office, 425 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785 or call 301-909-6300.

You may also visit the website of the Maryland Department of Human Services for further information on water and energy assistance and How to Apply for Energy Assistance.

The Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is accepting applications to assist homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage due to COVID-19 through the Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund. To learn more about the program and apply, please click here.

All Marylanders 6 months and older are eligible for vaccination. Schedule an appointment today with a health care professional near you. To find a vaccination clinic near you click here.

Maryland has numerous COVID testing sites still up and running. Find a testing site near you click here.

Small businesses located within BGE’s service area can now apply for a BGE Energizing Small Business Grant of $20,000 through August 26, 2022. Interested business owners can apply at bge.helloalice.com. For technical assistance while completing the applications, contact alice@helloalice.com.

Grant Program Requirements:

• Eligible businesses will receive grants of up to $20,000 each. 
• Applicant eligibility:
• For-profit business located within BGE’s service area 
• Existing BGE electric and/or gas customer with positive BGE credit history
• In good standing (or on the way to) with the State of Maryland 
• Maximum of 25 employees (full-time, part-time, contractors)
• Maximum annual gross revenue - $7 million
• Demonstrated need of funding to support business and serve customers