Sustainable Saturday Starts Off with a Buzz
By Aiesha Solomon Laurel residents turned out on Sept. 10 for the city’s first Sustainable Saturday festivities. The event showcased…
Residents concerned redistricting will separate core neighborhoods
By Will Beltran The College Park City Council’s ongoing redistricting debate continued at city hall on Sept. 27, with residents…
Arts and Ales in Hyattsville September 17, 2022
On September 17, 2022 Hyattsville gathered for the popular Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival for the first time since COVID. People…
Berwyn Day celebrations strengthen community ties
By Jessica Harden A cool breeze rustled the leaves on the trees while the aroma of grilled hamburgers and hotdogs…
Seeing Laurel’s House of Horror in a new light
By Katie V. Jones Immediately upon entering Laurel’s House of Horror for the first time, Mike Richey, of Charm City…
The Patrons for Peace Project
by Will Kitching Imagine coming across a homeless man who was almost blind living in a tent in the woods….
UMD community helps Afghan refugee families resettle
By Fatema Hosseini It has been nearly six months since the University of Maryland (UMD) welcomed 25 Afghan families who,…
The Science of the City: County’s Pit Bull Ban
By Paul Ruffins The Prince George’s County ban on owning pit bulls has been controversial since it was enacted more…
Strong faith and the Church saved Salvadoran priest from war and destruction
BY JULIA GASPAR-BATES The Rev. Vidal Rivas hails from the city of San Sebastian, in the central zone of El…
Raising awareness for improving the environment
By Lenora S. Dernoga Laurel for the Patuxent (L4P) is a group that promotes environmental work and sustainability through advocacy,…