Franklins catches fire
By Sophie Oriani Franklins Restaurant and General Store, located on Baltimore Ave, is closed until further notice, following a fire…
Communities Gather to Celebrate Juneteenth
By Mitchell Hang Throughout the past few weeks, many people across the cities of College Park, Riverdale, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier,…
Local tennis star continues rise up the world tennis rankings
BY MATT LEVISS Local Prince George’s County tennis star, Frances Tiafoe, is now a top 10 player in the world…
Opening date of new Hyattsville Elementary delayed two years
BY CLAIRE PANAK TOMBES Hyattsville Elementary School will close in summer 2026 for demolition and rebuilding, and will reopen for…
Annual Trolley Trail Day Returns After Covid Hiatus
By Mitchell Hang From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, people gathered up and down the Trolley…
Monica Goldson chosen for state board of education
By Sophie Oriani Monica Goldson, the current CEO of Prince George’s County public schools, will become one of the newest…
HPD wellness check-in program reduces stigma, draws outside interest
BY HEATHER WRIGHT Hyattsville Police Chief Jarod J. Towers said the department’s 18-month-old mental wellness check-in program has notably reduced…
Laurel’s first winery
By Joe Murchison Laurel’s first vineyard and winery is taking shape in West Laurel, and the owner claims that it…
City council raises salaries for councilmembers and mayor
By Lydia Hurley During a June 6 meeting, the College Park City Council voted unanimously to raise annual compensation for…
Browsing goats complete their own Hyattsville vine crawl
BY GRIFFIN LIMERICK The first thing you should know about Browsing Green Goats is that they are not here to…
