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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Pr. George's Bill Would Limit Fast Food Chains, Liquor Stores

The Washington Examiner is reporting that a new bill introduced by Prince George's County Council would require public and council feedback in order to change a vacant building's use.

It may be harder for developers in Prince George's County to fill a vacant building with a fast-food restaurant or liquor store, if a bill sponsored by five Prince George's County councilmembers passes. According to The Washington Examiner, the bill would require building owners to notify the council if they plan on changing the building's permitted use, allowing time for both public and council comment. Councilwoman Karen Toles, D-Suitland, introduced the bill after noting many liquor stores and fast food chains in her neighborhood, the Examiner reported. Her constituents told her they wanted "healthier" options. A research analyst at the Center for Consumer Freedom, a nonprofit funded by restaurants, food companies and consumers, however…

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Emil Farkwarp

10:20 am on Friday, October 26, 2012

Utility bills were something I always requested from sellers and landlords. Overseas military rental housing offices included historic utility data on their approved properties in Spain, Germany, Italy, Greece, Korea, and Japan when I was stationed those places. If you really cannot figure out why that would be useful info to a buyer or tenant, you probably should not be allowed to use a computer…   more ›

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Getting a Liquor License Proves No Easy Task

City official details the process a business must go through to obtain a liquor license in College Park

Last Wednesday, the College Park City Council voted to support Hanami Japanese Restaurant's application to start selling beer and wine. But due to the many complexities associated with the sale of alcohol,  it may be awhile before Hanami's patrons can expect to wash down their sushi with anything stronger than a soda. When it comes to obtaining a liquor license, applicants have to go to through an extensive process. A vendor applies to the Prince George's County Board of License Commissioners, and the county's Liquor Control Board schedules a hearing at the County Service Building in Hyattsville, according to Bob Ryan, director of College Park's Public Services Department. The city then processes anyone who applies. "The city attorney and …

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