In memoriam: Former Hyattsville Mayor Tom Bass remembered for putting residents first
By DOUGLAS S. DUDROW — Twenty-seven years after he left office, former Hyattsville Mayor Tom Bass’ fingerprints remain all over…
Resident recognized as 2016 Volunteer of the Year passes
Catherine Barron, a longtime resident of Hyattsville, died on Oct. 29 at the age of 66. The fifth of nine…
In Memoriam: Gary Lester, a Hyattsville original
Gary Lee Lester died on July 20 at the age of 60. He is survived by his wife, Linda Lester;…
Beloved Hyattsville Police Sgt. Knox loses battle with cancer
By KRISSI HUMBARD — The city announced the passing of beloved Hyattsville City Police Department Sgt. Anthony “Tony” Knox on July…
In Memoriam: Trailblazing storyteller remembered as a ‘terrific sportswriter’ who ‘clearly impacted’ high school sports
By CHRIS McMANES — As a DeMatha basketball fan since my youth and a baseball coach there for the past two years,…
In Memoriam: Hyattsville author’s wife pens tribute
BY BARBARA MORRIS — For someone who had lived in Hyattsville only since 2008, Richard A. Morris knew a lot of…
Death of a naturalist: Tom Keefer
BY CHRISTOPHER GRIFFIN — Tom Keefer, a unique, well-known personality who lived in Hyattsville for decades, died on Oct. 9, 2016, at…
In Memoriam: An emotional farewell to Hyattsville Elementary teacher
BY BART LAWRENCE — On December 20, nearly 200 people gathered at Hyattsville Elementary School to celebrate the life of Stephanie Chapman….
Farewell to a beloved principal
BY SUSIE CURRIE AND PAULA MINAERT — Nearly 1,000 mourners turned out to pay final tribute to Sr. Joyce Volpini, SND,…