College Park residents remember UMD’s Lefty Driesell
By KATHY BRYANT and SHARON O’MALLEY Long-time College Park residents remembered legendary University of Maryland (UMD) basketball coach Lefty Driesell,…
Local spa benefits from Level Up program
By KATIE V. JONES After years of working in the restaurant business, Taji Kelly needed a break. “As a general…
Tree care in an age of stress
By JOE MURCHISON Sure, a lot of us are feeling stressed these days. It’s tough out there. But we’re not…
Black History Month celebration deemed a success
By HAYDEN SMITH Laurel’s Black History Month celebration showcasing local Black entrepreneurs and community talents found a new home at…
County-wide MeatOut Day
By HAYDEN SMITH The Prince George’s County Council signed a resolution proclaiming March 20, 2024 as MeatOut Day in the…
Children, adult musicians mingle for winter concert
By LILLIAN GLAROS Performers of all ages, from white-bearded singers to tiny violinists whose feet did not reach the ground,…
Hyattsville starts training a Community Emergency Response Team
BY PAUL RUFFINS On Feb. 25, the search and rescue team carried the first victim out into the lobby of…
Hyattsville surveys unhoused residents
At its March 4 meeting, the city council heard, indirectly, from 64 people who live in Hyattsville — though not…
City using ARPA funds to provide free mental health services to youth
At its March 4 meeting, the Hyattsville City Council voted unanimously to enter into a contract with the Hope Center…
Area food banks face unprecedented demand
By ADELIA MCGUIRE College Park’s two food pantries are grappling with an unprecedented surge in demand, echoing the strain felt…