ICE presence reshapes local food aid efforts
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 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. Volunteers and city officials say the presence of ICE has frightened some residents in need from seeking…
2026 Maryland state legislature preview
The Maryland General Assembly will be in session in Annapolis from Jan. 14 to April 13.…
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…
Rising water prices burden consumers
The average household’s water and sewer bill rose by $25.60 a quarter last year in Prince…
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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…
ICE seeks office space in Hyattsville area
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is looking for office space to house deportation attorneys in or near Hyattsville. In October, the federal government put out a request for fully furnished office space that would accommodate 35 work stations and include a conference room and a dedicated server room. The space must be in Prince…
Hyattsville police officer charged with sexual abuse of a minor
Hyattsville Police Corporal Jonathan Monge was arrested Nov. 20 on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, second-degree rape, and sex offense in the third and fourth degree, according to press releases today from the Hyattsville Police Department and the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney. According to the HPD, Monge is on administrative leave without…
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…
