Senior services coordinator dives right in
BY PAULA MINAERT — A new resource for seniors in Hyattsville arrived in December in the person of Emily Stowers, who…
From the Editor: Drawing lines is not child’s play
BY PAULA MINAERT — I don’t do numbers. They have intimidated me ever since third grade, when Mrs. Powell yelled at me…
County to kids: Wait to skate
BY SUSIE CURRIE — Note to Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission: If you build it, they will come. Nine years…
County finds unexpected place to make cuts
BY CHRIS CURRIE — While the Hyattsville City Council debates how to direct more resources toward restoring Hyattsville’s tree canopy, another government…
City Council considers a staff shakeup
BY PAULA MINAERT — The Hyattsville City Council discussed a plan at its January 3 meeting to reorganize the way the city…
Hyattsville wins sustainability status
BY PAULA MINAERT — Hyattsville has been named a sustainable community (one of only five) in the state of Maryland. This designation…
Police chief ushers in speed cameras
BY PAULA MINAERT — Speed cameras will probably be installed in the city by March or April, depending on council actions and…
University Hills faces sidewalk skirmish: Some residents oppose city’s plan for roads
BY PAULA MINAERT — The city of Hyattsville puts a lot of work into repairing and improving its streets. But sometimes…
Newest city officer won police academy award
David Chanthavong, who recently joined Hyattsville’s police department, addressed the city council on October 24, soon after receiving the Outstanding Student…
From the Editor: Can we really listen to each other?
BY PAULA MINAERT — I attend many city council meetings for my job. They can be interesting and they can be tedious….