Students struggle to find affordable housing in the city
By Auzinea Bacon John Evans, who transferred to the University of Maryland (UMD) from a community college, in 2016, has…
College Park Wild: Good berries, bad berries
By Rick Borchelt A mockingbird staked out a deciduous holly at the corner of the house this week. The holly’s…
Youth orchestra performs holiday concert
By Auzinea Bacon The College Park Youth Orchestra hosted a live performance at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Dec. 4…
Rent issue doesn’t have easy fix
By Joe Murchison It’s complicated. That is a safe statement about an issue currently confronting Laurel’s mayor and City Council:…
The HyLife: Experiential gift ideas for the holidays
BY JESSICA ARENDS No kidding, Hyattsvillans, the holidays can be stressful. A looming shopping deadline, unpredictable delivery dates, that unspoken…
From Where I Stand: Don’t give Trader Joe’s a free pass for anti-union bullying
By Arun Ivatury On Oct. 27, Trader Joe’s opened a store in College Park, to a good deal of fanfare…
The Beat of Laurel: The human GPS
By Bob Reilly Like most people, when I entered the world of rideshare as a driver, I considered ridesharing as…
Community Recognizes Veterans’ Day
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan led the rededication ceremony for the newly renovated Bladensburg Peace Cross on Veterans Day, Nov. 11….
Miss Floribunda: Pining for the past
Dear Miss Floribunda, December is a time when my thoughts go back to childhood Christmases. My family always brought in…
The power of community in creating public art
By Melissa Holland and Angie O’Neal When the first 11 members of the new Laurel Arts Council were sworn in, …