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The Hyattsville Wire October 1

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

City of Hyattsville September 30

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

The Hyattsville Wire October 1

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

City of Hyattsville 7 hours ago

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 16 hours ago

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

Streetcar Suburbs News October 1

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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West Laurel by the numbers

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Area: 2.26 sq mi (5.86 km²), 0.1 sq mi water
Median age: 41.2
Households: 1,487
Persons per household: 2.9
Median household income: $164,688
Median house value: $541,000

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