Hyattsville Community Calendar
Our list of events sponsored by local nonprofits, arts organizations and performance venues, occurring between Nov. 7 and Dec. 12;…
DeMatha closes regular season with 33-0 victory, awaits playoffs
By CHRIS MCMANES Winning coaches love games like No. 3 DeMatha’s 33-0 victory at No. 18 Bishop McNamara on Saturday….
Mother sues over son’s death in Hyattsville police custody
BY LISA WOELFL The mother of a 29-year-old Mount Rainier man who died in police custody has brought a lawsuit…
Controversial construction plans for a new McDonald’s in Chillum
BY ADELIA MCGUIRE McDonald’s wants to bring even more Big Macs and fries to the area. The corporation is making…
Forced to adapt, food pantries plan to ‘remain open regardless’
BY TREVOR SKEEN Three years after food pantries confronted the pandemic — and turned to drive-through systems, increased safety protocols…
County school board approves eight new schools, including HES
BY SHAUN CHORNOBROFF After a week-long wait and public complaints from parents, the county school board approved by a 12-to-1…
Life & Times Locavore: Creativity and connection — community gardens in Hyattsville
BY IMKE AHLF-WIEN The Hyatt Park Community Garden is a lush oasis nestled amidst the urban hubbub of Hamilton Street…
Miss Floribunda: Rake it or leave it?
Dear Miss Floribunda, I came to the talk by Kathy Jentz [editor of Washington Gardener and author of Groundcover Revolution]…
Cargo train derailment causes road closure, environmental concerns
Plastic nurdles curdle relationship between residents, railroad BY SOPHIE GORMAM ORIANI AND HEATHER WRIGHT “Nurdles” — these small plastic pieces…
Plans for King Park moving forward
BY SOPHIE ORIANI At the September 18 city council meeting, Emily Clipton from the Low Impact Design Center presented a…
