Carol Kimbell, 1934-2013
Many residents of Ward 4 still miss Carol Ann Colson Kimbell, who sadly passed away on September 21 at the…
New friends with old memories
I recently had the pleasure of meeting a delightful 88-years-young gentleman, John Small, who grew up in Hyattsville. Although he…
Postcards from the Past: Masons build a legacy in Hyattsville
BY PEGGY DEE — In the 45 years I’ve lived in Hyattsville, I have always had a curiosity about the stately, red-brick…
Postcards from the Past: What Hyattsville was like 45 years ago
BY PEGGY DEE — I moved to Hyattsville on June 26, 1968, making me a 45-year resident this month. I…
“Architecturally distinguished” post office steeped in history
by Peggy Dee The Hyattsville Post Office on Gallatin Street is such an interesting place that I often bring my…
Postcards from the Past: Church celebrates 70 years of service
BY PEGGY DEE — Congratulations to the Ager Road United Methodist Church on the occasion of its 70th anniversary! On June 26,…
Postcards from the Past: Dear old Golden Rule days
BY PEGGY DEE — As children begin their academic year at Hyattsville Elementary School, we look back at the history of HES….
Postcards from the Past: A bowling alley, a bakery and the five-and-dime
BY PEGGY DEE — On a recent warm, sunny afternoon, I took a walk down Oliver Street and stopped by to greet…
Postcards from the Past: Hunting eggs on Easter Monday
BY PEGGY DEE — In 1936, the City of Hyattsville was caught up in celebrating its 50th anniversary. The first annual Easter…
Postcards from the Past: Christmas in Hyattsville Past
BY PEGGY DEE — Unlike the Christmas season of today, which begins the day after Halloween, Christmas in the early days of…