Briefs: McManes selected HL&T staff member of the quarter
The editorial staff of the Hyattsville Life & Times (HL&T) selected staff writer Chris McManes as the volunteer staff member…
SoHy Co-op provides creative assistance to small businesses
By Anna Walker Small businesses in South Hyattsville have an energetic new source of support in the nonprofit organization SoHy…
Making valentines spreads love across Hyattsville’s generations
By Sydney Clark Valentine’s Day love comes in many shapes: velvety red roses, chocolate and restaurant reservations, to name…
Northwestern High School celebrates African history through the arts
By Kelsey Mannix As people filed in to Northwestern High School’s auditorium on Feb. 13 for the Jim Henson…
Where’s my compost bin?
By Sydney Clark A city councilmember wants the City of Hyattsville to purchase more compost containers to accommodate the expanded…
City council and planning committee seek a colorful response
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne For the second week in a row, representatives of Fairfield Residential fielded questions and concerns from…
City council reviews preliminary Magruder Pointe plan
By Sophie Gorman Oriani There was much discussion during the Feb. 3 and Feb. 18 city council meetings, as…
City council opposes liquor license transfer for Lee’s Liquor, to no avail
By Sophie Gorman Oriani At the city council meeting of Jan. 21, the council approved a motion authorizing the mayor…
In appreciation: Morgan Wootten (1931-2020)
By Chris McManes Morgan Wootten’s influence on people’s lives extends beyond those he coached or taught at DeMatha Catholic High…
Top-ranked DeMatha downs Gonzaga, runs win streak to 19; host St. John’s Tuesday
By CHRIS McMANES — Elijah Hawkins doesn’t have to score a lot of points for No. 1 DeMatha to succeed….