News across Prince George's County
Hyattsville Residents Organizing Against Flock Cameras
Amid a nationwide protest against the automatic license-reading cameras, the group DeFlock HVL formed to press the city to end its contract with Flock.
Around the world and back: Laurel celebrates diversity at first Community and Culture Day
For Sonia Leriche, 62, attending events in the City of Laurel has become a tradition during her 20 years in the city. When officials announced the city’s first Community and Culture Day, Leriche knew she would be there, with her Sphynx cat by her side. “I love it. It’s a place of…
Hyattsville Arts Festival Returns Saturday With Special Tribute
The Hyattsville Arts Festival will bring art, music and food trucks to the Route 1 corridor Saturday.
Council says ‘no’ to more traffic cameras
Members of the College Park City Council told city staff on Sept. 15 they do not want to add more stop sign cameras and will hold off on installing red light cameras until they get feedback from residents. The city has five stop sign cameras, on Edgewood Road at 52nd Place, Rhode…
Crime Report- August 10, 2026 to September 9, 2026
Monthly Crime Report- August 2026
From Where I Stand: A 50th reunion becomes a celebration of generations
“Aged to Perfection,” the theme for the Laurel High School Class of 1976, took on special meaning for me when I attended our 50th class reunion July 25. As wonderful as it was to see friends and reminisce about amazing teachers, one of the most meaningful parts of the evening was…
Springhill Lake Elementary and Eleanor Roosevelt High Named Among America’s Healthiest Schools
In Memory of Hyattsville’s Stuart Eisenberg and His Enduring Legacy
Stuart, a longtime Hyattsville community organizer and passionate champion of the Route 1 corridor, died in late August at his home. He was 63.
Police charge College Park man with child pornography
Maryland State Police arrested a 70-year-old College Park man on Sept. 15 and charged him with possession and distribution of child pornography. The Child Exploitation Unit accused Donald Kirk Marchand III, a high school teacher, of several counts of child pornography after…
Public Notice - Closed Session - Community Redevelopment Authority
Laurel Living Newsletter - September 2026 Edition
This September, Laurel Living pauses to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001. Be sure to watch our 25th Anniversary tribute video.