On Wednesday, May 27, Governor Hogan announced that due to successful Stage One re-openings across the state and improvements in key data and metrics, the State of Maryland can safely move forward with the completion of Stage One of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ which includes the resumption of outdoor dining and outdoor activities such as youth sports and youth day camps, and the re-opening of outdoor pools and drive-in movie theaters effective Monday, June 1. Stage One will continue to be implemented with a flexible, community-based approach that empowers individual jurisdictions to make decisions regarding the timing of re-openings. On Thursday, May 28, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced she will be lifting the stay-at-home order and will begin an incremental, modified Stage One re-opening for Prince George’s County effective Monday, June 1. Beginning Monday, June 1, highlights include: • Face coverings must be worn inside all businesses and businesses must continue to enforce social distancing; • Retail stores may reopen with curbside pick-up only; • Manufacturing may reopen with appropriate social distancing, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and the following of CDC guidelines; • Barber shops and hair salons may reopen for hair services by appointment only with one (1) customer per 200 square feet, use of PPE by employees and customers, and the following of CDC guidelines. Customers will not be allowed to wait inside the establishment for their appointment; • Restaurants may open with outdoor dining only with no more than six (6) people seated at a table. Tables must be at least six (6) feet apart and no more than 50 people will be permitted at the restaurant regardless of space. Employees must receive health screenings prior to their shifts and CDC guidelines must be adhered to. All employees must wear face coverings and restaurants must have hand sanitizer and appropriate hand-washing facilities available; • Houses of worship may reopen for gatherings of ten (10) people or less or continue virtual services; • Farmers Markets may reopen for carry-out only and must maintain proper social distancing, face coverings, and the following of CDC guidelines; • Childcare facilities may reopen for essential employees and employees who are returning to work. Face coverings and gloves must be worn by all employees, social distancing and CDC guidelines must be adhered to; • Car washes may reopen with automated systems – drivers and passengers must remain inside the vehicle at all times; • Parks, golf courses, and tennis courts remain open with appropriate social distancing measures in place; basketball courts, playgrounds, fitness facilities, and pools will remain closed; and • Prince George’s County Government buildings remain closed to the public and employees continue to telework. In response to Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ announcement, City services and practices will remain as they were from the notice issued on May 1. To review the notice, please visit the City’s website at www.collegeparkmd.gov/covid19. All City buildings and facilities remain closed to the public. This includes City playgrounds, fit lots, and ball courts. City staff in all departments will continue to process and respond to email and phone calls remotely. For contact information for all departments, please visit the City’s website. Many of the City’s services can still be conducted online or via phone. As a reminder, Seniors Transportation Services remains in service by appointment only for essential trips (medical appointments or medications which are vital or to purchase items that are essential for subsistence within the next 7-14 days only). Please call 301-345-8100 to make an appointment. The City encourages restaurants to open with outdoor seating and will work with businesses and property owners to facilitate increasing space for seating, including, where feasible, to use part of the street right-of-way. Through this difficult time, we will work together and get through it. We appreciate the understanding and support of our Mayor and Council, staff and residents. For all COVID-19 related City information, please visit the City’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage at www.collegeparkmd.gov/covid19. The website has information related to which essential local businesses remain open to the public, as well as other resources and information for residents and businesses. Please sign up for the City’s emails (www.collegeparkmd.gov/cpconnect) and follow the City’s Facebook (www.fb.com/collegeparkmd) and Twitter (@collegepark_md) for the latest and most up-to-date City news.