Applications Now Open for Spring Neighborhood Planning Academy

January 8, 2025

LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) announces that applications for the spring 2025 cohort of the Neighborhood Planning Academy are now open. The program offers a unique opportunity for community-minded residents to learn about urban planning and actively shape the future of Prince George’s County. The curriculum covers essential topics in urban planning, community engagement, and sustainable development. The program also aims to empower residents to actively engage in planning and decision-making processes in their communities.

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Celebrating 60 years of the Cabin John Miniature Train at Montgomery Parks

August 14, 2026

WHEATON, Md. – For 60 years, the beloved Cabin John Miniature Train has chugged along creating memories for generations of families, delighting children and adults alike as it winds through Cabin John Regional Park. To celebrate this milestone anniversary, Montgomery…

M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Board Welcomes New Chair Kevin A. Anderson

July 29, 2026

LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Board of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) welcomes Kevin A. Anderson as Chair of the five-member Planning Board. Appointed by Prince George’s County Executive Aisha N. Braveboy and confirmed by the Prince George’s…

County Council reappoints James Hedrick to Montgomery County Planning Board

July 28, 2026

The Montgomery County Council voted to reappoint Commissioner James Hedrick to the Montgomery County Planning Board, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), at its July 28, 2026, meeting. Hedrick, who was first appointed in 2023, will…