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BY HELEN PARSHALL — The Women’s March on Washington provided an opportunity for residents of Hyattsville and surrounding Route 1 communities to come together to reaffirm their commitment to building inclusive, welcoming neighborhoods. Amidst the fear of the Trump administration, the march
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BY LASHON BLAND — The National Christmas Tree is rich with history dating back to 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge lit the first one. This year, fifth grade students from Rosa Parks Elementary School had the honor to be a part of that history. The group of students was selected to represent
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BY KRISSI HUMBARD — On Dec. 14, four residents and city employees — myself, included — gathered to judge the houses nominated for Claus Applause, the city’s long-standing holiday decorating contest. As a kid, my family and a neighbor family would pile into a van and drive around to
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BY HELEN PARSHALL — Over 100 police officers and children streamed into the Mall at Prince Georges on Dec. 10, loaded in police cars with lights and sirens blaring, eager to shop for the holidays. It was all a part of Operation Santa with a Badge, an annual Hyattsville tradition that brings
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Over 500 guests attended Carpe Noctem at St. Jerome Academy on Dec. 3rd. The annual event invites the community to “seize the night” with unique artisan vendors, delicious food and drinks, plus live music and fun activities for the kids. This year’s event also included an expanded raffle. The
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BY KRISSI HUMBARD — Winter temperatures arrived just in time to help make the Hyattsville Tree Lighting feel even more like the start of the holiday season. Despite the chill in the air, a group of residents gathered at Magruder Park on Dec. 2 for the annual tree lighting, the unofficial start
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BY KRISSI HUMBARD — Families gathered on Dec. 3 for one of Hyattsville’s beloved holiday traditions: Breakfast (or lunch) with Santa. Santa stopped by the Hyattsville Municipal Building to visit with local children, pass out candy canes, pose for pictures — and even snack on some
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BY QUANNY CARR — Enduring frozen fingers and whipping winds, more than 200 area residents stood in solidarity on Nov. 20 at Magruder Park to say “Not On Our Watch” in response to the increase in hate crimes and hate speech following the election of Donald Trump. Erika Wilson and Christine
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BY KRISSI HUMBARD — A group of Northwestern High School students stood on the side of Adelphi Road, chanting “our Future, our concern!” and “not my president!” while holding protest signs Friday afternoon. Many passersby honked, cheering the group on. About
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BY EMILY STRAB — This year’s Sixth Annual Heroes Bowl to benefit the Sonny Frazier Toy Drive was an exciting game decided in the last 11 seconds of play. The Finest, officers from the Hyattsville City Police Department (HCPD), dominated the first half of the game with 15 points from two
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