From the Editor: East Side Story
BY SUSIE CURRIE —What’s in a name? When it comes to brand names, plenty. Take EYA. When the townhouses on…
No property tax hike in 2012
BY KAREN J. RILEY — No one looks forward to opening their annual property tax bills, but at least residents will know what…
Hyattsville artist reflects on his legacy
BY AMIRA AYCOCK — Long before the Arts District existed, Hyattsville was home to David Driskell, a renowned artist and one of…
Record turnout at town hall meeting
BY SUSIE CURRIE — About 170 people attended the District 2 Town Hall Meeting at Northwestern High School on June 2…
Actors among us: Hyattsville residents hit the boards
BY PAULA MINAERT — We all know that Hyattsville is part of the Gateway Arts District. What isn’t as well…
Queen of the Castle: Frozen yogurt and the taste of sweet success
BY SUSIE CURRIE — When Jenna Kwan was a stay-at-home mom in Rockville, she says, “I was Yogi Castle’s best…
Legend and Lore: City OKs trolley line, bans roller skates on Route 1
BY KIMBERLY SCHMIDT — In 1908, a Hyattsville city ordinance was passed to prohibit roller skating on the sidewalks of Maryland and…
Election 2011: Meet the Ward 1 candidates
This is our last issue before the city’s biennial election on May 3, so we decided to let the candidates…