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Here is what’s happening on the Route 1 Corridor
Prince George’s police warn staffing shortage is straining neighborhood patrols
Prince George’s County police are warning residents that a staffing shortage is impacting patrol coverage in the Beltsville and Laurel areas. During a June 29 community meeting in Beltsville, representatives from the county’s District 6 Police Department told residents that staffing resources along the Route 1 and Maryland Route 198 corridor were stretched thin. “We…
Taste of College Park returns
More than 30 restaurants are handing out deals and specials for the second…
Your clay soil isn’t the problem
If I had to pick the most common complaint I hear among gardeners,…
From where I stand: Shakespeare on the porch
I plunked down a box on the porch, wearied by my family’s third…
Lakelanders called to join ‘legacy’ program
Leaders of College Park’s historically Black Lakeland community are looking for neighbors who…
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College Park
Ravens to practice at UMD
Baltimore Ravens fans will get a chance to see their favorite players practice in College Park on Aug. 1 at the University of Maryland (UMD). The open practice at UMD’s SECU Stadium will mark the team’s first-ever fan engagement event in Prince George’s County. City officials said they hope the event will bring more customers…
Hyattsville
Video: Hyattsville residents sound off about Purple Line Construction
The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Purple Line has been under construction for almost a decade, and the light rail system is anticipated to be fully operational by the end of 2027. When finished, the line will allow riders to move easily between Montgomery County and Prince George’s County without having to ride into Central Washington.…
The Laurel Independent
At age 91, longtime Laurel Turkey Trot runner keeps going
Bill Beydler has run in most of the 21 Laurel Turkey Trots since the annual Thanksgiving Day 5K fundraiser began in 2004. For the past 14 years, he has finished first in his age group. Actually, he has not had much competition during that time, perhaps because he was running in his 80s and 90s.…
