- Board shuts down troubled club (f)
The Prince George’s County Board of Commissioners revoked the liquor license of J’s Sports Cafe on Route 197 at a May 2 protest hearing, during which more than 50 elected officials and area residents showed up to voice their opposition to the controversial establishment. May 3, 2007
in Public bookmarks by 2 users - New Caribbean cafe in Crystal Plaza (f)
You walk in the door and immediately hear the sounds of Caribbean music. Customers, some tapping their feet, wait in line to place their orders at a long counter filled with a variety of entrees and vegetables. On the left, an ocean scene, complete with palm trees and a bright orange-and-yellow sunset takes up an entire wall. On the right, a painting of a large turtle fills another wall, appearing to swim through waters that are several brilliant hues of blue. And then the spicy aromas hit you, and you know you're in Island Flavors, a new Caribbean cuisine restaurant that opened April 21 in the Crystal Plaza Shopping Center on Route 197. May 3, 2007
in Public bookmarks by 2 users - CA4NS reaches agreement with Russett liquor store (f)
After at least a decade of efforts to get the Starting Gate Bar and Lounge and Finish Line Package Store to address issues including public intoxication, drug dealing and prostitution, Russett-area residents have reached an agreement with the two establishments. Deal includes change to hours, clean establishments. May 3, 2007
in Public bookmarks - Reports On School Crimes Are Rare (f)
The recent announcement that Montgomery County school officials were starting work on an annual report of crimes committed by students and other disciplinary incidents underscored a surprising fact: In this era of heightened concern about school safety, few Washington area school systems regularly report such offenses to the public. APril 29, 2007
in Public bookmarks - Money Troubles, Staffing Errors May Close PG DNA Crime Lab (f)
A staffing glitch and money trouble may shutdown the police DNA lab in Prince George's County. The lab opened in 2001 and just last fall won national accreditation as hundreds of samples are submitted for analysis each year. The potential closure could mean a potential crime fighting crisis. Stacey Cohan reports. with video April 29, 2007
in Public bookmarks - Neighbors want board to close J's Sports Cafe (f)
After meeting with the owners of J's Sports Cafe on Monday, April 23, area political leaders and residents voted to recommend that the county's liquor board revoke the club's liquor license when it expires at the end of May. About 60 residents and politicians attended the meeting at Touch of Love Bible Church on Baltimore Avenue to hear the owner's plans to operate a family friendly restaurant at the Crystal Plaza location, and their solutions to the security concerns residents had raised. April 26, 2007 THIS LINK WILL CHANGE
in Public bookmarks - Community split over ‘family friendly’ sports bar (f)
The owners of J’s Sports Café in South Laurel, at risk of losing their liquor license because of repeated violence near the club, will present plans to the county liquor board Wednesday to transform the former go-go nightclub into a family-friendly seafood restaurant. April 26, 2007 [gs: a few pro-J's patrons do not make a "split community".]
in Public bookmarks - New police commander proud to work in District 6 (f)
For Maj. Gary Cunningham, being promoted to commander of the county police department’s District 6 station is like a homecoming. Cunningham began his career in 1986 as a rookie officer at the station, located in Beltsville. He left after 10 years and worked in various other county police departments, most recently as captain at the District 5 station in Clinton. Now, he has returned to where he started, this time as the man responsible for keeping several communities safe. April 19, 2007
in Public bookmarks - Community meeting About J’s Sports Café April 23 (f)
in Public bookmarks - Hospital Executive Holds Out No Hope (f)
All nine council members stood together at a news conference yesterday afternoon and defended their actions. They said the deal had been put together hastily, left unanswered questions about hospital assets and did not provide a comprehensive, long-term solution for the hospital's problems. "We believe this was a bigger Band-Aid, and we will not be supportive of those efforts," Exum said.
in Public bookmarks - J's Cafe hearing canceled, new date is March 14 (f)
More than 2,000 signatures were collected on a petition opposing renewal of the bar's liquor license. The hearing and petition drive followed a Jan. 8 shooting death in a parking lot outside the club -- the third slaying outside the club in two years.
in Public bookmarks - Residents want two sports bars closed (f)
J’s Sports Café in South Laurel and Sunrise Restaurant and Sports Bar in Beltsville already face hearings before the Board of License Commissioners on Wednesday where commissioners may decide to fine the clubs or suspend or revoke their liquor licenses as a result of recent violence near the two establishments. If the bars retain their licenses, residents will be able to argue at protest hearings on May 2 why the bars’ licenses should not be renewed. Mar 2, 2007
in Public bookmarks - March 29, 2007 Judgement Against J's Sports Cafe (f)
For these violations the Board imposes a fine of$10,000.00. In addition, pursuant to a request of the licensee, the Board rescinded its permission to offer entertainment.
in Public bookmarks - Judge Approves Deal to Let Clubs Stay Open (f)
A Prince George's County judge signed off on a deal today that will allow several clubs and bars shuttered last week to remain open while the county officials negotiate security plans with owners at each of the clubs. April 3, 2007
in Public bookmarks - County, 5 Closed Clubs Reach Compromise (f)
Prince George's County leaders said last night that they had reached an agreement with owners of five nightclubs that County Executive Jack B. Johnson shuttered last week and would help the clubs work out security plans rather than persist in seeking to close them. April 2, 2007
in Public bookmarks - Amid Wave Of Killings, Pr. George's Shuts Clubs (f)
Amid growing public alarm over recent homicides, Prince George's County Executive Jack B. Johnson announced yesterday the closure of nine nightclubs in the county, saying they are magnets for violent crime. March 30, 2007 "I am putting all clubs on notice: Either obey the law and run a safe, orderly entertainment facility in our county, or you will be closed down," Johnson said.
in Public bookmarks - Nightspots Closed by County (f)
Prince George's County shut down nine nightclubs, which were called magnets for violent crime. County officials said homicides took place near three of the clubs during the past year. In a fourth case, they said, the victim had recently left a club. Assaults, shootings and carjackings were also linked to nightclubs. March 30, 2007
in Public bookmarks - Laurel sees rash of airbag thefts (f)
Airbag thefts, which first became a serious problem in the city about a year ago, are surging this month after no reported cases in January and February, Laurel police said. Twenty airbags were stolen from 10 vehicles so far this month in Laurel City.
in Public bookmarks - No More Bands to Play at J's Cafe (f)
The owners of J's Sports Café in South Laurel were fined $10,000 last week and ordered to halt all live entertainment by the Prince George's County Board of License Commissioners. But to the disappointment of critics who packed the hearing room, the board did not suspend the club's liquor license. March 22, 2007
in Public bookmarks - Welcome Withdrawn for Pawnshops (f)
The Prince George's County Council on Tuesday passed a bill to limit the number of pawnshops in the county. The county has for some time had a law that limited the number of pawnshop licenses to 38, and there are only 31 shops. Under the bill, the county will now allow no more than 31 licenses, meaning no new shops can open. MArch 22, 2007
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