University Park

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]

PHOTOS: Police bring holiday cheer to 100 local children

December 23, 2015

BY REBECCA BENNETT — If you heard all the sirens or saw more than 100 police officers at the Mall at Prince Georges on Saturday, Dec. 12, it was not a usual day for local law enforcement. In its 12th year, “Operation Santa with a Badge” connected local children with police officers for a [read more]

Photos: Halloween around Hyattsville 2015

November 4, 2015

PHOTOS BY NANCY GILLETTE AND REBECCA BENNETT — On Oct. 31, local residents took to the streets trick-or-treating and participating in other local Halloween events. The University Park Civic Association held a costume party at the University Park Elementary School. Local artist Alison Spain [read more]

NEW DETAILS: Police identify driver in Target crash as elderly resident

September 17, 2015

BY REBECCA BENNETT — According to the Hyattsville City Police Department (HCPD), an 85-year-old woman was the driver who crashed into the front doors of Target at the Mall at Prince Georges on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The incident happened at approximately 2:46 p.m., police said. The University [read more]

Local residents gather to stand with South Carolina victims

July 18, 2015

BY MARK GOODSON — After a white gunman shot and killed nine African American church-goers during a Bible study on June 17, mourners gathered at the University Park Church of the Brethren for a candlelight vigil to stand with the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church of Charleston, S.C. The [read more]

Officials reveal Whole Foods sign, announce hotel at Riverdale Park Station

May 15, 2015

BY REBECCA BENNETT — Dozens of officials from the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, Riverdale Park, and University Park gathered on Thursday for the ceremonial unveiling of a sign which marks the new Riverdale Park Station Whole Foods. “Riverdale Park Station is a transformative [read more]

PHOTOS: University Park Elementary celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday

March 15, 2015

BY REBECCA BENNETT — On Friday, March 13, staff and students at University Park Elementary School (UPES) celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss. The widely-acclaimed author was born on March 2, 1904. The annual UPES Dr. Seuss breakfast centered around familiar Seuss-style decorations from works [read more]

UPDATE: Operation Santa with a Badge helps more than 100 kids celebrate the holiday

December 14, 2014

BY REBECCA BENNETT — They brandished badges and they came from all over to build better relationships with local youth. Organizers estimate 100 police officers participated in Operation Santa with a Badge on Dec. 13. With lights and sirens blaring, a parade of police cars escorted more than 100 [read more]

Police search for Thanksgiving robbers

December 7, 2014

BY REBECCA BENNETT — Prince George’s County Police say two suspects broke into a house on Forest Hill Drive in University Park on Thanksgiving Day. According to the investigation, the two men stole several items and were last seen driving a “late model” Lincoln Town Car. A local [read more]

Firefighters announce 2014 Santa Run schedules

December 2, 2014

BY REBECCA BENNETT — The Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) says their yearly Santa Run has expanded from one nights to three! Santa will cover 30 miles total from 6 to 8 p.m on Dec. 13, 19, and 20. “This is our first year expanding this beyond a one-night program so please bear [read more]

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