By CHRIS McMANES — Twenty-five years ago, Mike Hunter enjoyed a victory over DeMatha. The former Gonzaga wide receiver is now head football coach at Friendship Collegiate Academy. On Saturday night, the Stags and Knights will play in one of the marquee games of the season. DeMatha (2-1) is [read more]
By ELLEN TREIMEL — As the city of Hyattsville continues to grow, residents and civic leaders alike have expressed their interest in developing and improving transportation options to ease travel for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. The city has been working with the Toole Design Group since [read more]
By KRISSI HUMBARD — The Hyattsville City Police Department (HCPD) was recommended in November for recertification by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), according to Lt. Chris Purvis, public information officer. Last week, HCPD leaders Chief Douglas Holland, [read more]
By WILL SEATH — I am an architectural and urban designer who lives across the street from the WSSC Building that would be levelled for the proposed Magruder Pointe development. I am who I am today because of the demolition of an old building. During my first year in college, my family-owned bar [read more]
The Hyattsville Preservation Association organized the city’s first PorchFest on Sept. 16. Twelve houses hosted musicians for an afternoon of musical entertainment. Residents had the option to stroll along from house to house, or post at one house and hear a range of musicians. There was a [read more]
BY ROSANNA WEAVER — Two local pastors were in Charlottesville, Va., on Aug. 12 to stand with other clergy members in response to the white nationalist “Unite the Right” rally. White nationalists clashed with counter-demonstrators on Aug. 11 and Aug. 12. One person was killed and [read more]
Need plans for the weekend? We’ve got you covered. Hyattsville is a happenin’ place. Friday, April 14: Storytime Pop-Up: Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and more at this innovative collaboration between PGCMLS & Mt. Rainier’s organic juice & smoothie joint. Ages 0-5 years old. [read more]
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 [read more]
BY KRISSI HUMBARD — Hyattsville City Police are seeking help to find a missing person. Nathaniel Haggins. Photo courtesy of HCPD Nathaniel Treshawon Haggins is a black male who was born Sept. 11, 2001. He is 5’08” and weighs 130 pounds. He lives on the 5000 Block 38th Avenue in [read more]
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 [read more]
