issues with the aging community,” Swain observes. “The opportunity that N’Style Express gives is for our seniors to get low-cost grooming services that allow them to certainly assist in their mental health issues. For most people, the salon and barbershops, especially in this community, are places of refuge where they get the opportunity to come and just relax.” The grooming services provide unexpected health monitoring benefits. “These people, certainly the seniors, get an opportunity to come in on a regular basis,” Swain continues. “You get a chance to see and talk to them about how their health issues are coming along and counsel them through some things, in addition to taking some non-invasive health screenings like blood pressure.” Mayor Miller emphasizes the comprehensive nature of senior services.“Care Access is also in our building, and they do health screenings as well. It’s going to be a one-stop shop for us. Whatever the issue is, we’ll be able to have that resource available.” Food for Thought provides healthy lunch meals on Mondays and Wednesdays. Programming includes jewelry making, sip-and-paint sessions, and health workshops. The center serves multiple generations. “We work with our elementary schools,” Mayor Miller explains. “With the low-income students, we’re going to provide some hair care for them as well because we know that’s important. Being fed and looking good is always great when it comes to learning.” INFRASTRUCTURE, SUSTAINABILITY, AND SMART ANNEXATION District Heights has positioned itself for expansion through careful infrastructure planning and environmental initiatives. The city’s five-year paving plan, supported by AI assessment tools for monitoring roads and signage, demonstrates a data-driven approach to municipal management that mirrors its distinction as Maryland’s first city to move financial management to the cloud. District Heights is a historic, close-knit city in Prince George’s County where community meets progress. With deep roots and big dreams, it’s more than a place—it’s a promise: This Is Home. LESS THAN 5 MILES FROM THE NATION’S CAPITAL $95,144 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME LESS THAN 15 MINUTES TO 4 METRORAIL STATIONS Capitol Heights, Morgan Blvd, Addison Rd and Suitland PROXIMATE TO 3 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Ronald Reagon Washington National Airport (DCA) districtheights.org | 301-336-1402 | 2000 Marbury Drive | District Heights, MD | 20747 7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07 DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD
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