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Coffee in hand, Hyattsville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new federal grant will upgrade Hyattsville’s fire protection
  • How will 50 new affordable apartments reshape housing in Hyattsville?
  • How a Hyattsville resident got tied to an $11M scheme

Also on today's calendar: ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 59 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cooler with periods of sun, temps: high: 46, low: 35.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 52 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Southern Maryland Fire Departments To receive $124K Of $6.9 Million Grant (thebaynet.com) — Hyattsville residents should know their Volunteer Fire Department is receiving over $516,000 in federal funds to buy new safety gear and boost volunteer recruitment and retention. The same grant package sends millions more to departments across Prince George’s County and Maryland for training, equipment, and staffing. These investments aim to strengthen emergency response in and around Hyattsville.
   

2. Governor Moore Announces $69.5 Million in Awards for Statewide Community Revitalization and Economic Development (wgmd.com) — Hyattsville is set to benefit from a state-funded project to plan 50 new affordable apartment homes for low-income residents, part of a $69.5 million statewide revitalization push. Governor Wes Moore’s awards back hundreds of projects, but this Hyattsville initiative could directly expand local housing options and support neighborhood stability in Prince George’s County.
   

3. Press Release: Leader and Co-Defendant in Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Conspiracy Plead Guilty (epa.gov) — A Hyattsville man has pleaded guilty in a sweeping federal money laundering case that moved more than $11 million in fraud proceeds through shell companies and bank accounts. Prosecutors say the multi-year scheme hit government agencies, schools, and businesses nationwide, and sentencing for the Hyattsville defendant is set for April 2026 in federal court.
   

4. First Edition: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 (kffhealthnews.org) — A wide-ranging national health-policy roundup briefly highlights a FEMA employee returning to work at the agency’s Hyattsville office after a suspension over a leadership criticism letter. The rest of the piece surveys federal health debates, vaccines, research funding, and industry news. Hyattsville readers mainly gain context on how their local FEMA facility fits into broader national tensions.
   

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