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Property assessments skyrocket

February 6, 2016

BY REBECCA BENNETT — When City of Hyattsville residents received their residential property assessments for 2016, many were shocked at the value the Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation placed on their homes. Those assessments — some residents say they were double the previous [read more]

HL&T 2015 Summer Pool Guide

May 31, 2015

BY REBECCA BENNETT — Memorial Day has passed, which means it’s pool season! There are several public and private pool options in the area, and Hyattsville residents take part in both. Public Pools Outdoor, open weekends May 23, all week starting June 24, and weekends Aug. 25 to Labor Day [read more]

EXCLUSIVE: Legal troubles continue for property owners named in Jack Johnson indictment

January 20, 2015

Updated to reflect that Lee’s Liquors at 2903 Hamilton Street sits across the street from another drive-through news stand that is not affiliated with this story. BY REBECCA BENNETT — Local business owners Amrik and Ravinder Melhi received another setback this month when the Prince [read more]

Festival kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

October 9, 2013

BY ALEXANDER RUBIN HOLT — Over 16,000 people kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month in style on September 15, with the largest-ever attendance at the annual Lane Manor event. Prince George’s County began holding the Hispanic Festival at Lane Manor Park in 1980; in the early years, average [read more]

The Maryland General Assembly recently approved a bill allowing school districts to add up to five days of school after the mandated last day of school (June 15) if necessary to make up for days lost to inclement weather. In general, would you rather PGCPS:

Extend the school year past June 15 when necessary.
Plan for a shorter spring break.
Cut other holidays/breaks, such as Presidents Day or the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Start school before Labor Day.

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