Late mayor Kevin Ward accused of $2.2 million theft
By Sophie Gorman Oriani and Kit Slack On Aug. 29, seven months after former Hyattsville mayor Kevin “Scooter” Ward’s sudden…
Suffrage Point development update
During rainstorms this spring and summer, the block of Gallatin Street next to Driskell Park has flooded, spilling out onto…
Secondhand News: Shops at SoHy get Cheeky with newest vintage vendor
By Lauren Flynn Kelly Next month will mark the one-year anniversary of Hyattsville’s newest secondhand vendor: Cheeky’s Vintage. Owner Heather…
The Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation: a true gem in downtown Hyattsville
By Jessica Arends Just down the scruffy Hamilton Street cul-de-sac, two blocks south of Yes! Organic Market, is a small,…
Sunny spot becomes Laurel’s first urban farm
By: Angie Latham Kozlowski Laurel gained its first urban farm last year when Kellie Cox, horticulturist and owner of Strawberry…
Doing business post-pandemic
By Joe Murchison Most Laurel businesses have survived these past two and a half years, but the pandemic may leave…
Juliette Whittaker named Gatorade player of the year
By Lysha Williams Having a local volunteer and community server who is also a scholar boasting a weighted 4.46 GPA…
College Park recuperates from devastating bow echo storm
Jon Meltzer Heavy rain and tornado-level winds ripped through College Park on July 12, leaving behind a rash of utility…
Primaries: voter turnout and process complaints
BY SOPHIE GORMAN ORIANI AND KIT SLACK Results are in for July’s primary election. Nearly 214,000 voters, about a third…
The importance of recreation
by Beth Charbonneau Nurturing good mental health is a day-in, day-out process. We all know that we need adequate sleep…