Proclamation in recognition of Black History Month
At the February 4 city council meeting, the following proclamation was read by Kevin Stephen of the Shelton D. Redden…
From the Editor: Mutiny on the Council
“Just imagine if we can become the next [Las] Vegas or Atlantic City in terms of venue and host the…
PHOTOS: Doug Dudrow turns 60
Doug Dudrow’s 60th birthday party, held February 25, 2012, at First Baptist Church, drew more than 100 friends and family…
Council members may land in new wards
BY SUSIE CURRIE — Federally mandated redistricting could displace up to six city council incumbents, according to plans unveiled at the…
From the Editor: Can we really listen to each other?
BY PAULA MINAERT — I attend many city council meetings for my job. They can be interesting and they can be tedious….
Council split over Rose departure: City administrator gets three months salary, benefits
BY SUSIE CURRIE — On October 3, the city council accepted the resignation of City Administrator Gregory Rose. Rose’s contract was…
City council has long to-do list
BY PAULA MINAERT — At the initiative of Mayor Marc Tartaro, the Hyattsville City Council (with staff input) is developing a…
Many vacancies among city staff
BY PAULA MINAERT — Two key positions in the city staff – assistant city administrator and director of parks and…
Council absences delay Wingard’s swearing-in, cancel Council meeting
BY SUSIE CURRIE — Newly minted Ward 1 representative Eric Wingard, who won a special city election on July 19, had…
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…