Beat of Laurel: Laurel volunteers
By Bob Reilly According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 statistics, the population of Laurel is 29,490 people. Laurel is…
Buy nothing, create community
By Braden Hamelin Growing up in the middle of nowhere, in the western Pennsylvania mountains, Jared Mitasky watched his neighbors…
Despite pandemic, Good Neighbor Day continues to serve
By Emily Williams On a sunny autumn day in College Park, University of Maryland (UMD) students and city residents…
DeMatha supports graduate’s community outreach
By CHRIS McMANES — Hundreds of Prince George’s County residents will be enjoying Thanksgiving dinner this year thanks to former…
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…
Meals on Wheels delivers nutrition … and much more
By HEATHER WRIGHT — What happens when you want to age in place in your own home but getting food…
Humans of Hyattsville: Shercrisha Finley
The Hyattsville Life & Times has started a new series called Humans of Hyattsville to help the people of Hyattsville…
From the Editor: When ‘work bliss’ can lead to burnout
By MARIA D. JAMES — What happens when passion leads to burnout? That’s the question Jennifer Moss attempted to answer…
From the Editor: Big Brothers Big Sisters hope to fill need
BY MARIA JAMES — In the May edition of the Hyattsville Life & Times, I openly shared my challenge with…
Teens and Jeans: Area teens help raise awareness about homelessness
BY LASHON BLAND — Cars and vans filled with teenagers assembled early in the morning at Bladensburg Waterfront Park on…
