Forest Heights News

Seven candidates are taking the first step toward the District 4 congressional seat, with the six challengers to incumbent Donna F. Edwards claiming she has helped maintain a stagnant status quo that has not done enough to provide jobs and steer the economy on the path to recovery.

In an effort to boost a sense of safety throughout Forest Heights, the town is in the process of installing seven new high-definition surveillance cameras to monitor high-crime areas and aid in police investigations.

Beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, seven council candidates in Forest Heights will be calling on town residents to cast their vote and put them in office during the town's election.

Candidates vying for the District 4 congressional seat say solving the area's transportation woes are vital, but differ on whether funding the proposed Purple Line or expanding existing Metro services should be the priority.

IQinVision announced that the Forest Heights Police Department, located in Prince George's County, Maryland, is installing IQinVision HD megapixel cameras in key locations throughout the city.