Environmental committee leads sustainability efforts
City residents who care about the environment have been making a difference through the College Park Committee for a Better Environment (CBE) for over 50 years.
Established in 1972, the committee currently has 13 members, who are appointed by the mayor and city council for three-year renewable terms.
Monarch mural in the works at McCullough Field
By Aiesha Solomon A new mural depicting the life cycle of the popular monarch butterfly is coming to life at…
The HyLife: Bending steel and light, Paul Steinkoenig creates the sound of hope
By Jessica Arends When Hyattsville resident Paul Steinkoenig read an article on recycling in elementary school, he didn’t know that…
Art Works for Hyattsville seniors
BY TORRENCE BANKS Did you know that if you’re over 55, you’re eligible for free art classes through Art Works…
The Haunted Boy Brings a New Perspective to Familiar Exorcist Story
BY JOSEPH BECK “The Haunted Boy” is a rock opera, taking place at Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mount Rainier from…
College Park Academy celebrates murals
By Jessica Harden College Park Academy (CPA) held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 7 to celebrate new hallway murals…
Catherine Kleeman transforms the Montpelier Arts Center into her own backyard
By: Taneen Momeni As soon as you step off of the elevator at the Montpelier Arts Center, in Laurel, you’re…
Sonic Frontiers festival brings modular synth music to Brentwood Arts Exchange
by Michael Purdie As a warm spring breeze blew through a large open door on April 23, a festive crowd…
Berwyn residents transform trolley trail, one box at a time
By Hannah Marszalek The Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail offers a scenic walking and biking adventure, and well away…
Teens use screens (ok, screenprint) to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
By SHREYA VUTTALURU Young Hyattsville residents played a key role in creating this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month poster for the…