Week in Review: Garvin Charged; 'Smart Meters' Coming to Town

Good afternoon, Upper Marlboro! Here's hoping you're some place safe and away from the cold. Believe me, !

If you missed any headlines this week, I've got you covered.

1. . In an announcement on his website, Blagmon said he's challenging Ben Cardin because he "believes in public service." "Service to our country will be a central theme in my campaign," Blagmon said in a statement on his website.  

2. Upper Marlboro residents which will allow the electric company to better service its customers. The smart meters will "eventually enable customers to better manage their energy use," according to a Pepco fact sheet.

3. . With "NotifyMe Prince George's," county officials will send emails, text messages or pages to registered users during major events.

4. James Garvin, of Upper Marlboro, in Washington, DC for failing to report the felony crimes of former city councilman Harry Thomas Jr., who allegedly embezzled city funds.

5. William Blake, an assistant principal at Wise High School, uses Twitter to communicate with students. !