From where I stand: Shakespeare on the porch I plunked down a box on the porch, wearied by my family’s third move in a year, but thankful to be settling down in Hyattsville.... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/from-where-i-stand-shakespeare-on-the-porch/

Lakelanders called to join ‘legacy’ program Leaders of College Park’s historically Black Lakeland community are looking for neighbors who lived in the city before a federal urban renewal project destroyed more than… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/lakelanders-called-to-join-legacy-program/

Video: Hyattsville residents sound off about Purple Line Construction The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Purple Line has been under construction for almost a decade, and the light rail… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/video-hyattsville-residents-sound-off-about-purple-line-construction/

Ravens to practice at UMD  Baltimore Ravens fans will get a chance to see their favorite players practice in College Park on Aug.... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/ravens-to-practice-at-umd/

Miss Floribunda: Prudent pruning Dear Miss Floribunda, My neighbor's forsythia is blooming, and I recall some advice you gave a couple of years back.... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/miss-floribunda-prudent-pruning/

Science of the city: Why is the county so overweight? Last month, “Science of the City” explored the unique reasons why Greater Hyattsville can support so many healthy food outlets, despite more than 50% of the… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/science-of-the-city-why-is-the-county-so-overweight/

At age 91, longtime Laurel Turkey Trot runner keeps going Bill Beydler has run in most of the 21 Laurel Turkey Trots since the annual Thanksgiving Day 5K fundraiser began in 2004.... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/at-age-91-longtime-laurel-turkey-trot-runner-keeps-going/

Miss Floribunda: Going to bat for safe mosquito control Dear Miss Floribunda, I hear that we are going to have a particularly bad time this summer with mosquitoes.... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/miss-floribunda-going-to-bat-for-safe-mosquito-control/

A look back at Hyattsville’s anniversary celebrations As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4 — and Hyattville popped the cork for its 140th in April — we shine a lens on our city’s… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/a-look-back-at-hyattsvilles-anniversary-celebrations/

Council backs entertainment at 3 downtown venues The College Park City Council voted on July 7 to support the applications of three downtown restaurants to add or continue late-night entertainment....

With new leadership, Hyattsville CDC looks to increase visibility There is a good chance the average Hyattsville resident doesn’t know what the Hyattsville Community Development Corporation (HyCDC)... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/with-new-leadership-hyattsville-cdc-looks-to-increase-visibility/

Teen center scheduled to open this fall The city’s new teen center, located at 40th Avenue and Nicholson Street, is now slated to open this fall, …... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/teen-center-scheduled-to-open-this-fall/

As economic pressures mount, hair salon workers feel the squeeze For years, Laurel salon owner Glenn Nelson said he'd look at his schedule every Monday and see at least 22 to 24 clients already booked… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/as-economic-pressures-mount-hair-salon-workers-feel-the-squeeze/

Storms cut short Laurel’s Fourth of July celebration, but fireworks still light up the night Laurel's annual Independence Day celebration looked different this year, but it… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/storms-cut-short-laurels-fourth-of-july-celebration-but-fireworks-still-light-up-the-night/

City police testing electric patrol cars The Hyattsville Police Department (HPD) is in the midst of a pilot program to determine if an all-electric patrol vehicle is able to withstand the rigors of day-to-day policing....

Laurel cancels Fourth of July parade; evening celebration, fireworks to continue The City of Laurel has canceled its annual Fourth of July parade on Saturday because of extreme heat, but… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/laurel-cancels-fourth-of-july-parade-evening-celebration-fireworks-to-continue/

Laurel Elementary celebrates 100 years of educating generations of students Nicole Parks remembers when students carried book bags filled with textbooks and teachers relied on chalkboards… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/laurel-elementary-celebrates-100-years-of-educating-generations-of-students/

Letter to the editor: I ran for office and lost. I learned voters need more engagement. First and foremost, I want to thank every resident who supported our campaign, volunteered… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/letter-to-the-editor-i-ran-for-office-and-lost-i-learned-voters-need-more-engagement/

Lake Artemesia has layered history Lake Artemesia has a storied history. Like all lakes in Maryland, this one is man-made. It all started in the mid-1800s, when a deep pit was left behind by workers digging for stone while… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/lake-artemesia-has-layered-history/

Lake Artemesia offers outdoor activities for summer Tucked behind a thick plot of forest, just about a mile from bustling Baltimore Avenue, the waters of Lake Artemesia fill with kayakers and anglers during the… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/lake-artemesia-offers-outdoor-activities-for-summer/

State planners unveil Route 1 redesign for North College Park The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) on June 24 unveiled early designs for a major overhaul of the 1.9-mile stretch of Route 1 from… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/state-planners-unveil-route-1-redesign-for-north-college-park/

County hits pause on removing local paramedics The Prince George’s County fire chief froze a plan on June 24 to cut the number of shifts staffed by paid paramedics working at the College Park Volunteer Fire Department while officials resolve a union grievance they received in May....

Laurel’s Juneteenth celebration honors history while building community As more than a thousand people gathered at Emancipation Park to celebrate Juneteenth, Laurel resident Leon Bookman thought… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/laurels-juneteenth-celebration-honors-history-while-building-community/

Immigrant eyes on FIFA World Cup 2026 Hosted jointly by Mexico, Canada and the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 has come to North America this month.  ... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/immigrant-eyes-on-fifa-world-cup-2026/

Laurel mayor, Boys & Girls Club clash at City Council meeting A proposed $1 million investment to expand after-school youth programs into city-owned facilities is sparking a debate over transparency and funding for Laurel-based nonprofits....

Women sweep key races in local primary Women emerged as some of the biggest winners in the June 23 primary elections, capturing nominations for county executive, county council and other key local offices across Prince… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/women-sweep-key-races-in-local-primary/

Residents voice concerns about planned apartment building PHOTO CAPTION About 40 residents met to offer feedback to the developer who plans to build a 243-unit apartment building on Route 1.... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/residents-voice-concerns-about-planned-apartment-building/

García wins Democratic primary for District 1 county council seat Beltsville resident Michelle García on Tuesday won the Democratic primary election for Prince George’s County Council District 1,… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/garcia-wins-democratic-primary-for-district-1-county-council-seat/

Voter turnout surges as candidates make final pitch as polls close in Laurel Polling locations across the Laurel area saw a surge of evening voters Tuesday as polls prepared to close in… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/voter-turnout-surges-as-candidates-make-final-pitch-as-polls-close-in-laurel/

Voting off to a slow start at Laurel polling locations Voter turnout was slow across polling locations throughout the Laurel area Tuesday morning as residents headed to the polls to cast ballots in Maryland's… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/voting-off-to-a-slow-start-at-laurel-polling-locations/

Voter Guide: Who’s running for election in Anne Arundel County? Anne Arundel County voters will head to the polls June 23 to help decide who will represent them in county government and shape policies… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/voter-guide-whos-running-for-election-in-anne-arundel-county/

Video: Hyattsville Elementary PTA hosts second annual Pride Festival Rainbow flags waved and families filled David C. Driskell Community Park as the second annual Hyattsville Elementary School PTA… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/video-hyattsville-elementary-pta-hosts-second-annual-pride-festival/

Before Election Day: Who are the candidates running for District 1 Prince George’s County Council? Election season is nearing its peak in Prince George’s County. In less… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/before-election-day-who-are-the-candidates-running-for-district-1-prince-georges-county-council/

School in Chillum opens new garden and outdoor learning space Children at a Prince George’s County public elementary school in Chillum have a new outdoor classroom and garden…... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/school-in-chillum-opens-new-garden-and-outdoor-learning-space/

Video: Author Sonya Womack Miranda encourages Hyattsville to trace their roots this Juneteenth The Hyattsville Branch of the Prince George’s Memorial Library System  hosted… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/video-author-sonya-womack-miranda-encourages-hyattsville-to-trace-their-roots-this-juneteenth/

Howard County Voter Guide: Who’s Running in the June 23 Primary? While national politics continue to dominate our news feeds, it can be challenging to find out who’s running for office in our own… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/howard-county-voter-guide-whos-running-in-the-june-23-primary/

Owner of Piano Man building seeks new use for landmark A real estate adviser for the owner of the long-vacant Piano Man Superstore building has asked the College Park City Council to suggest a new use for the… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/owner-of-piano-man-building-seeks-new-use-for-landmark/

Laurel High opens its doors for Community Day It turns out there’s a right and a wrong way to pie a teacher in the face.... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/laurel-high-opens-its-doors-for-community-day/

City of Laurel revises code for wildlife gardens For years, City of Laurel residents—and those in surrounding counties and municipalities —have had to navigate a gray area when growing wildlife gardens.... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/city-of-laurel-revises-code-for-wildlife-gardens/

Early voting ends Friday! Our updated voter guide will help you make your plan We have the information you need on Prince George's County and state primary races in this updated voter… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/early-voting-ends-friday-our-updated-voter-guide-will-help-you-make-your-plan/

MD Park and planning agency sues PG county over FY 2027 budget A bi-county Maryland agency that administers park systems and land-use planning has sued Prince George’s County over its fiscal year 2027… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/md-park-and-planning-agency-sues-pg-county-over-fy-2027-budget/

Scouts walk 208 miles to summer camp As most of College Park slept in on Sunday, June 14, scouts of BSA Troop 740…... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/scouts-walk-208-miles-to-summer-camp/

Miss Floribunda: Runaway runners Dear Miss Floribunda, I have been growing strawberries for four years now and have learned from mistakes I made the first year.... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/miss-floribunda-runaway-runners/

Trolley Trail Day attracts cyclists, walkers, families Thousands of residents of the Route 1 corridor walked or biked the paved portion of the Trolley Trail for the fifth annual celebration of the historic… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/trolley-trail-day-attracts-cyclists-walkers-families/

Miss Floribunda:  Pungent or prickly diet deter deer Dear Miss Floribunda, I’ll bet it makes you cringe to receive yet another complaint about deer in the garden.... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/miss-floribunda-pungent-or-prickly-diet-deter-deer/

Election 2026: A video interview with Victor R. Ramirez Prince George's County residents will soon head to the polls to elect a candidate to represent District 2, which includes Hyattsville.... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/election-2026-a-video-interview-with-victor-r-ramirez/

Election 2026: A video interview with Daniel Armando Jones Prince George's County residents will soon head to the polls to elect a candidate to represent District 2, which includes Hyattsville.... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/election-2026-a-video-interview-with-daniel-armando-jones/

Maryland delegates for Hyattsville and Laurel fell behind on tax payments Del. Kym Taylor and her husband amassed tax liens in the six figures, while Del. Diana M.... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/maryland-delegates-for-hyattsville-and-laurel-fell-behind-on-tax-payments/

Laurel mayor issues June 18 youth curfew Laurel youths will soon have a new curfew. On June 11, Laurel Mayor Keith R. Sydnor…... https://streetcarsuburbs.news/laurel-mayor-issues-june-18-youth-curfew/

Science of the City: Why is Hyattsville a food rainforest? Not long ago, Hyattsville City Councilmember Kevin Nisbett (Ward 5) made a statement that most neighbors would find completely unremarkable but would… https://streetcarsuburbs.news/science-of-the-city-why-is-hyattsville-a-food-rainforest/