Juvenile crime rates rising, but remain below pre-pandemic levels
BY SOPHIE ORIANI The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services released a research brief on Sept. 12 showing that after a…
DeMatha football rolls to 42-0 victory, WCAC play opens
By Chris McManes Now the fun – and the challenge – really begins. No. 4 DeMatha scored 28 first-quarter points…
Hyattsville considers a Bodily Autonomy Act
By Adelia McGuire Among other issues, the Hyattsville City Council discussed the newly proposed Hyattsville Bodily Autonomy Act at their…
Cargo train derails near Baltimore Avenue and Decatur Street
BY SOPHIE GORMAN ORIANI September 25 update: The damaged cars were removed as of Sunday evening; however, damage to the…
New Northwestern principal has a long history with public schools
BY SOPHIE GORMAN ORIANI Northwestern High School has a new principal, NKenge Barker, who emphasizes cultural awareness and the education…
Trail improvements underway for Hyattsville and beyond funded by federal government
BY JORDAN WILLIAMS To the delight — and relief — of many bicyclists in the area, the county trail network…
Ransomware cyberattack hits PGCPS; fallout continues as school gets underway
Prince George’s County Public School (PGCPS) was hit by a cyberattack on Aug. 14 that compromised user accounts. Rhysida ransomware…
From the Editor: Prioritize teachers, not technology, for improved education outcomes
BY GRIFFIN LIMERICK In August, the Local News Network at University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism released “Contracted…
Hyattsville celebrates the opening of new middle school
BY MATT LEVISS Years of frustration for Hyattsville parents over school infrastructure took a positive turn when the new Hyattsville…
Hyattsville schools alumna looks to inspire students with mural
BY TORRENCE BANKS Muralist MISS CHELOVE, whose birth name is Cita Sadeli, was in her Brentwood art studio one morning…
