Secondhand News: Making sculptures out of cat hair, and other crafts for desperate times
By Lauren Flynn Kelly For those of us struggling to entertain bored kids or occupy our own idle hands this…
Sacred Heart Home adapts to coronavirus restrictions
By Sophie Gorman Oriani Two young women, both wearing masks, stand outside Sacred Heart Home. Inside, behind a glass door,…
Prince George’s County Public Schools to reopen virtually
By Sophie Gorman Oriani On July 15, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) announced that, due to the coronavirus…
Mayor Hollingsworth launches Our Black Party
By Anuoluwapo A. Adefiwitan Hyattsville Mayor Candace B. Hollingsworth launched a new political party, Our Black Party, on July…
Miss Floribunda: Duck[weed] and cover
Dear Miss Floribunda, Years ago you wrote a column where you surprised me by recommending a water garden as…
La Clínica del Pueblo serves the Hyattsville community amidst the coronavirus pandemic
By Kylie Rau Fear, terror, anxiety, stress and community pride: Catalina Sol, the executive director of La Clínica del…
Confronting homelessness during the pandemic
By Heather Wright You’re an essential employee who tests positive for COVID-19. Your father, who lives with you, is…
Illegal fireworks spark debate
By Zamir Courtney and Kit Slack “The night before last, someone set off a rocket (super loud), and a…
August 2020 News Briefs
Richard McKee to be principal of Hyattsville Elementary School Richard T. McKee, Jr. has been announced as the new…
Community rallies around family after house fire
By Lindsay Myers On the evening of July 18, dozens of volunteers gathered in the yard of Joe Atkins’ home…