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Welcome to Glenarden

The James R. Cousins, Jr. Municipal Building is now opened to the public,  upon entering all visitors are required to:

Wear a mask (if mask is unavailable one will be provided) | Check temperature | Sanitize hands & check-in at the front desk.

All visitors must use the Administrative Entrance Door unless the visitor has a physical disability and unable to walk up a flight of stairs. Visitors prohibited, due to disabilities, may use the “Employee Entrance” however must call                301-773-2100 upon arrival.

All essential city services are ongoing. Phones are answered during regular business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.

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City of Glenarden Cable Station Airing

Tune into Verizon Channel 16 & Comcast Channel 71 for news & updates.  

Be sure to call 301-773-2100 and press option 1 for the latest update of meetings & upcoming events.

Glenarden Happenings! Upcoming Dates to Know: January-March 2022

Here are  the following upcoming meetings and events to know: City Meetings & Events City Council Meetings (click here for more information) Monthly Mayoral Community Town Hall every 2nd Wednesday of the month | 6:30PM-7:30PM (Gold Room) JANUARY 2022 COVID-19 Drive-Up...
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UPDATE: COVID-19 Testing – Week of January 10, 2022

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UPDATED: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Peace Gathering 2022 – Monday, January 17

Hybrid Event - Arrive at 10:30AM | Program Begins at 11:00AM (City of Glenarden - 8600 Glenarden Parkway) Join by Zoom: www.bit.ly/MLK4PEACE  ...
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COVID-19 Testing – Week of January 17, 2022

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The fingerprinting office will be closed from Monday, December 20 – Monday, December 27, 2021. Services will resume on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. 

Visit the Community Resources Page

for Re-Opening Plans, Development,

Zoning & Redistricting Updates,

COVID-19 information and more.

View the American Rescue Plan Act Fiscal Recovery Funds Page

NEWS BLOG

If I Were Mayor Essay Contest!

Jan 6, 2022

This year, Marylander’s Fourth Graders are asked to focus on Celebrating the Soul of Maryland. Specifically, looking at their city/town or community and identifying what makes it special. The Engagement and Outreach Committee looks forward to seeing what these...

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CITY MEETINGS

Click to view past Council Meetings & Sessions – please be advised, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, all meetings and sessions will be held virtually until further notice.

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UPCOMING CHARTER AMENDMENT ADVERTISEMENT

CR-XX-2021 Charter Resolution to Amend Finance 818
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STATE OF MARYLAND & PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY UPDATES

A City On The Move

Glenarden, Maryland, A City on the Move, is a vibrant, growing, municipality with new residential communities, new businesses and new projects all connecting within the framework of our strategically placed location between major highways, commercial business hubs, and local transportation. Whether on the hunt for a new home, seeking some filling food and drink, or for some retail therapy – you are sure to find it close to everything you need in Glenarden.  It’s easy to see why so many residents and businesses call Glenarden home. The links above will provide resources to help you live, work and play in Glenarden.   And for those wanting to know how this all got started, take a glimpse back at Glenarden’s dynamic history as told through the eyes of its longtime residents and businesses, view our YesterYears video collection.

Our Community

The City of Glenarden strives to maintain this website with the most current information available about city government and services. If you would like more information, have questions about what you’ve found on this website, or if you can’t find what you are looking for, please contact one of the City of Glenarden government offices.

Our History & Legacy

Glenarden’s motto, “A City on the Move” has been steadily venturing beyond its humble beginnings to a vibrant and desirable place for retail and residential roots. Glenarden’s housing inventory includes classic bungalows, brick traditionals, new townhomes and single family homes with all the modern amenities and technology for today’s lifestyles.

Police Department

Our Police Department is constantly looking for ways to improve our crime prevention procedures by providing a safe community for our residents. We encourage the community to give us feedback on how to service you better.

Trash & Recycling

Monday – Yard Waste Only Wednesday – Regular Trash & Recycling Saturday – Regular Trash & Bulk Removal *Please Note: Only (3) three items per household for bulk removal

Agendas & Minutes

For more information, contact the City Council Clerk

BID OPPORTUNITIES

For more information, visit the Doing Business page

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Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation
Doing Business

Doing Business
Youth & Education

Youth & Education
Senior Center

Senior Center
Permits & Code Enforcement

Permits & Code Enforcement
Transportation

Transportation
Planning & Economic Development

Planning & Economic Development
Police Department

Police Department

Our Projects

We are taking a creative and innovative approach to branding the City as a growing and livable community. If you like what we are doing and want to know more

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James R. Cousins, Jr., Municipal Center 8600 Glenarden Parkway Glenarden, MD 20706 – 1522

Phone: (301) 773-2100

Fax: (301) 773-4388

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Cashenna A. Cross, Mayor

“Move the Mission Forward”

The municipal offices are closed for these observed holidays:

  • New Year’s Day;
  • Martin Luther King Day;
  • President’s Day;
  • Memorial Day;
  • Juneteenth;
  • Independence Day;
  • Labor Day;
  • Columbus Day;
  • Veteran’s Day;
  • Thanksgiving Day;
  • Christmas Day;
  • Election Day (Town, State & Federal)
  • Presidential Inauguration Day