Forum will begin vetting process for possible Prince George's hospital sites

Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker plans to hold a forum on Feb. 28 at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex to begin vetting four possible sites for a new $650 million regional hospital in the county, The Washington Post reported.

Smart growth advocates have applauded Baker's commitment to support new projects near the county's 15 Metro stations, but two of the possible four sites being considered for the hospital are nearly three miles from a Metro station in locations that…