Letters to the Editor: History Camp
Too many battles on Juneteenth Regarding the Driskell Park history camp fiasco, is it possible that a reasonable person could…
Laurel Historical Society announces officers and board members
The Laurel Historical Society (LHS) recently elected officers and added a member to its board of directors. The newly elected…
From Where I Stand: We must all do more to stop gun violence
It’s been yet another summer of harrowing headlines about gun violence in the U.S. From high-profile mass shootings to the…
The Science Of The City: Protecting your home from flooding and sewer backups
By Paul Ruffins Last month, we talked about the City of Hyattsville’s efforts to control stormwater. This month, as we…
Trauma and hope have helped Trinidadian resident become resilient
By Julia Gaspar-Bates Sharon Pierre grew up in the outskirts of Arima, on the Caribbean island of Trinidad, an area…
Elections roundup
Here in Hyattsville, some voters are having four chances, in a span of five months, to head to the polls. …
New apartments planned behind library
On Aug. 1, The Bernstein Companies presented a creative plan to the Hyattsville City Council on how to handle an…
Nature Nearby: It came from the dark, wet woods
By Fred Seitz My dog requires me to walk him outside multiple times 365 days a year (he’s a purebred…
Tanglefoot tales: snares and contusions
Dear Miss Floribunda, The huge silver maple in my backyard is a monster and a menace. Not only do its…
UMD’s public-private incubator celebrates five-year anniversary
Jon Meltzer The Discovery District, an incubator for tech firms and start-ups established by the University of Maryland (UMD), celebrates…