The Fort Washington Pulse

Fort Washington (MD) Alumni Chapter (E) • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 25, 2026 • EDITION 13 • FWAC Community Report

Brothers, Family, and Friends — Election Day is seven days out and the County Council takes a pivotal vote today. The Fort Washington Pulse exists to put Prince George's County's biggest decisions, our community's opportunities, and the Divine 9 calendar in one briefing, so that you can act, show up, and lead. Here is your intelligence for the week of October 25.

🔴 HIGH PRIORITY

Council Moves $215 Million Sphere Financing Toward Final Vote on Oct. 27

Economic Development

The Prince George's County Council voted 11–0 to authorize up to $215 million in special obligation bonds for the planned 6,000-seat Sphere venue at National Harbor, a project described as a $1.4 billion investment, with the debt repayable from venue revenue. The county executive has said the project could carry a $1.3 billion countywide economic impact. Council amendments to CB-111-2026 require a Community Benefits Agreement and a labor peace agreement, though the Council rejected two proposals that would have guaranteed 40% of construction work to unionized employees. Sphere Entertainment Group released a new rendering and site plan on Oct. 19, and the amended legislation goes before the Council for a final vote on Oct. 27. For brothers in construction, contracting, finance, and law, the Community Benefits Agreement terms deserve close reading.

Source: WTOP News; Prince George's County Council

Capitol Heights "210 on the Park" Housing Project Clears Financing Step

Housing

The Council approved a financing resolution 8–0 on Oct. 13 for 210 on the Park, a mixed-income development planned for a 3.78-acre county-owned site at 210 Maryland Park Drive in Capitol Heights, one block from the Capitol Heights Metro station. Plans call for 158 rental apartments, 14 townhomes, and roughly 9,200 square feet of retail and community space, with about 75% of the apartments designated affordable. County officials estimate the project will generate $2 million in annual economic activity. No construction start date has been announced, but the vote signals continued momentum for transit-oriented housing along the Blue Line corridor.

Source: Bowie, MD Patch (Oct. 20)

PGCPS Opens Listening Tour for 10-Year Facilities Plan — Starts Tomorrow

PGCPS / Education

Prince George's County Public Schools is building a 10-year Educational Facilities Master Plan and wants input before decisions are made on modernization and investment. Enrollment, population shifts, and building conditions will drive the plan, and Board of Education approval is anticipated in 2028. The listening tour (announced Oct. 2) runs Oct. 19–Dec. 9 across all nine Board districts, with upcoming sessions at Northwestern High School on Oct. 26, Gwynn Park High School on Nov. 5, Laurel High School on Nov. 12, and Crossland High School on Nov. 18. Registration is required. Brothers with children in the system, or a stake in county property values, should claim a seat.

Source: Prince George's County Public Schools

📋 ALSO ON OUR RADAR

Blue Line Corridor Night Market and Gallery 47 Opening

Arts & Culture

Advocates in the Seat Pleasant area marked the first anniversary of a corridor coalition with a Night Market planned for Saturday, Oct. 24, alongside the opening of Gallery 47. The gallery features work by five artists who engaged more than 120 community members and will offer all-ages activities. A new initiative, Blocks of Belonging, was set to launch with the event.

Source: WTOP News

Cannabis Reinvestment Board Town Hall — Help Direct County Repair Funds

Community Programs

The Council's Cannabis Reinvestment and Restoration Board hosts a town hall on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at Iverson Mall in Temple Hills. Residents can help shape recommendations for how Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund resources are invested, with a focus on communities affected by over-policing, incarceration, and disinvestment. It is a direct line into how the county will deploy these dollars.

Source: Prince George's County Council

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES

OCT 26 — PGCPS Facilities Master Plan Listening Session
Northwestern High School (District 3)
Registration required — see pgcps.org for time and sign-up

OCT 27 — County Council Final Vote on Sphere Financing (CB-111-2026)
Prince George's County Council
Final vote on the amended bond legislation for the National Harbor venue

OCT 29 — Microhousing Community Town Hall
6:00–8:00 PM • 1441 McCormick Drive, Suite 1020, Largo, MD
Discussion with county planning staff on housing options

NOV 3 — General Election Day
7:00 AM–8:00 PM • Your assigned polling place
Early voting runs through Oct. 29, 7:00 AM–8:00 PM daily

⚫ D9/NPHC LOCAL CHAPTER EVENTS

A roundup of public events from Divine 9 organizations across the DMV — DC, Maryland, and Virginia — posted within the last 7 days. Chapter reps — submit your events to [email protected] by Saturday at 5 PM to be featured here.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Alpha Omega Chapter) — Washington, DC

"Founders Day" Day Party Celebration

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 • 12:00–6:00 PM
GAIA, 1025 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005
In-person celebration honoring the fraternity's founders. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-alpha-omega-chapter-presents-the-founders-day-day-party-celebration-tickets-1999232481169

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Federal City Alumnae Chapter) — Washington, DC

The FCAC Reads Panel Discussion

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 • 7:00 PM
Howard University, Washington, DC
Panel discussion from the chapter calendar. Confirm public attendance and RSVP details at thefcacdst.org.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Federal City Alumnae Chapter) — Washington, DC

Staying Steady: Preventing Falls

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 • 6:30 PM
Location to be confirmed on the chapter calendar
Health and wellness program listed on the chapter calendar. Confirm public access at thefcacdst.org.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Federal City Alumnae Chapter) — Washington, DC

Veteran Tribute Walk

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 • 9:45 AM
700 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC
Veterans Day service event listed on the chapter calendar. Confirm public access at thefcacdst.org.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. — National Observance

Sigma Gamma Rho Founders Day

Thursday, Nov. 12
Nationwide observance • DMV programming varies by chapter
Annual observance of the sorority's 1922 founding. Watch local chapter channels for DMV programming.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. — National Observance

Omega Psi Phi Founders Day

Tuesday, Nov. 17
Nationwide observance • DMV programming varies by chapter
Annual observance of the fraternity's 1911 founding. Watch local chapter channels for DMV programming.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. — National Observance

Alpha Phi Alpha Founders Day

Friday, Dec. 4
Nationwide observance • DMV programming varies by chapter
Annual observance of the fraternity's 1906 founding. Watch local chapter channels for DMV programming.

🎓 SCHOLARSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES

Sallie Mae Completing the Dream Scholarship — Deadline Dec. 1

Scholarship • National

The Sallie Mae Fund, in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, will award $2,500 gap scholarships to 50 students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, enrolled full- or part-time at an accredited postsecondary institution, be an undergraduate senior or graduate student completing a program by spring 2027, and hold a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75. A two-minute video is required, and the deadline is December 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST, or until funds are exhausted. Brothers — pass this to a student, mentee, or young professional in your circle and apply at scholarships.tmcf.org.

Source: Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Eastern Area Links Finish Line Scholarship — Deadline Dec. 1

Scholarship • Maryland HBCUs

Up to $1,500 will go to 75 scholars through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Eastern Area Links. Eligible applicants are full-time undergraduate seniors in 2026–27 at participating institutions, including Bowie State, Coppin State, Morgan State, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, demonstrated financial need, and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. A two-minute video is required, and applications close December 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. Know a senior at one of these Maryland campuses? Send them to scholarships.tmcf.org today.

Source: Thurgood Marshall College Fund

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