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Forest Heights
A town in Prince George's County, Maryland — population 2,558 as of 2020.
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The Last Days of Mount Rainier’s Urban Corn Silo
The Urban Grain Bin was installed by a group of environmentalist residents who used it to store corn for a type of pellet stove.
Community Groups & Organizations
Name the Teen Center!
We are looking for a name for the new Hyattsville Teen Center at 5812 40th Avenue! The Center provides a safe, welcoming space for Hyattsville’s youth to connect, explore their interests, discover new passions, and build valuable skills.
Community Groups & Organizations
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Stopped by Hyattsville’s Cocineros This Week
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore stopped by Hyattsville's Cocineros restaurant for a chat with owner Carlos Alvarado on Wednesday.
Local Business
Animal Bite Reported: 2800 Nicholson Street
We wanted to notify the community of a dog bite incident that occurred on October 2, 2026, at 11:42 a.m. in the 2800 block of Nicholson Street.
Public Safety
City of Greenbelt to Begin Roosevelt Center Crosswalk Replacement Work October 7
The City of Greenbelt Public Works will begin replacing crosswalks in Roosevelt Center on Tuesday, October 7. The work is expected to take approximately two to three weeks, weather permitting.
Government & Civic
Residents overwhelmingly oppose Flock cameras at council meeting
Opposition to Hyattsville’s use of Flock cameras dominated the nearly two hours of public comment during a recent city council meeting, as residents raised concerns about the city’s use of the surveillance technology. The Sept. 14 meeting drew extensive public comment on several…
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Forest Heights by the numbers
- Area
- 1.63 sq mi (4.21 km²), 0.03 sq mi water
- Median age
- 39.1
- Households
- 811
- Persons per household
- 3.3
- Median household income
- $98,734
- Median house value
- $371,700
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- 5508 ARAPAHOE DR, FOREST HEIGHTS, MD 20745