HPD Chief Towers discusses 2025 crime trends, license plate readers, and policing in the snow
While theft against private citizens increased in Hyattsville in 2025, theft from businesses decreased compared to 2024. Violent crime was down, as well. Commercial burglary declined 39% in Hyattsville in the second half of 2025, from 23 incidents in the second half of 2024 to 14 in the second half of 2025. Overall, commercial burglary…
Local officials double down on ICE
By JALEN WADE, SHARON O’MALLEY and KIT SLACK U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (Maryland District 4) and…
PGCPS faces criticism of FY27 proposed budget
The Prince George’s County Board of Education faced criticism at a virtual meeting Feb. 5, the…
Town Center Market to face liquor board next month
This story has been updated to reflect the new date for the Prince George’s County Board…
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Crime
Local officials double down on ICE
U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (District 4) and some Prince George’s County councilmembers are pushing for new laws to restrict how federal immigration agents operate in the state and county. At two separate meetings this week, leaders called the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement a danger to residents. The congressman spoke to 14,000 people…
Noise camera to issue warnings on Adelphi Rd in University Park
A new traffic camera on Adelphi Rd will measure the noise made by northbound cars at the intersection of Adelphi and Van Buren, in front of Northwestern High School. The camera will record license plate numbers and issue warnings to cars with motor noise that is too loud. Under Maryland law, cars can’t be louder…
ICE presence reshapes Hyattsville food aid efforts, forcing new ways to reach those in need
Hyattsville church and city programs are adapting how they deliver food and other essentials to struggling families after volunteers and city officials reported fewer residents venturing out for help amid heightened Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. Volunteers and city officials say the presence of ICE has frightened some residents in need from seeking meals, fresh…
History
Maryland supports county tourism from Hyattsville to Piscataway Park
If you are looking for outings to finish out the summer, you can find tourist attractions all over Prince George’s County, from Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center right here in Hyattsville, all the way down to Piskataway Park across the Potomac from Mount Vernon. Area kids who visit these locations during the school year may benefit…
BARC’s open space legally protected
By JOE MURCHISON Maryland elected officials believe that the Trump administration will…
Local author publishes book on the surprising ties between racism and lettuce
By LILLIAN GLAROS From lettuce to living in Hyattsville, local writer and…
Redevelopment planned for Hyattsville’s Masonic Lodge #179
By SASWATHI NATTA June 26, the Prince George’s County Planning Board will…
111-year-old Hyattsville resident’s story encourages family to know their history
By ANASTASIA MERKULOVA Hyattsville is the current home to an extremely special…
Food
Hyattsville residents change shopping habits as grocery prices rise
John Schweitzer, a manager for Susan Gage Caterers, moved from Asheville, N.C., to Hyattsville in September 2024, drawn by a bigger paycheck. But he said grocery shopping has now become a balancing act as he manages his budget. When he started his job in Hyattsville, Schweitzer, 66, said grocery shopping was more affordable. But prices…
McDonald’s gives up on Ager Road and East-West Highway site
Oct. 15, McDonald’s withdrew a plan to build a restaurant on East-West…
Franklin’s Ice Cream adds more flavor to south Hyattsville
It was a taste-filled evening on October 1 at Franklin’s new ice…
The Scoop is In: Franklin’s Ice Cream sets grand opening date
Franklins ice cream parlor is scheduled to open on October 7. Over…
The Science of the City: Maryland needs a stronger infrastructure for recycling food and everything else
This series was partly supported by an Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellowship from…
