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🌱 Patch AM: What federal agents say happened before a Hyattsville man’s arrest
Coming up: A Holiday Soul Review featuring the Brencore All Stars on the Hyattsville Patch calendar

What's up Hyattsville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What federal agents say happened before a Hyattsville man’s arrest
- Why a Hyattsville leader is defending a troubled countywide cities group
Also on today's calendar: A Holiday Soul Review featuring the Brencore All Stars and 8 more events.
Find out what's happening in Hyattsvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Hyattsvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and colder, with a high of 35 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Mostly cloudy and cold, temps: high: 31, low: 22.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 40 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Teacher Accused Of Climbing Through Window To Sexually Abuse Girl Busted In Maryland: Feds (dailyvoice.com) — A Hyattsville resident has been arrested at his home on federal charges alleging serious sexual exploitation of a minor, according to charging documents. Federal investigators say the conduct and recordings date back to earlier this year, after a tip from D.C. authorities. Officials have not released further details about any local safety impacts or ongoing risk.
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• Council pauses membership in association for local cities (streetcarsuburbs.news) — A Hyattsville City Council member is helping steer reforms at the Prince George’s County Municipal Association after an alleged embezzlement of more than $30,000. While College Park has paused its membership over transparency concerns, Hyattsville’s representative describes new oversight steps as the group works to rebuild trust and show continued value for local cities.
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📸 Around Hyattsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hyattsville
- A Holiday Soul Review featuring the Brencore All Stars
Prince George's Publick Playhouse , 5445 Landover Rd , Hyattsville
4:00 pm - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 35
Mount Rainier Branch Library Mount Rainier -
10:15 am - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 02
Hyattsville Branch Library Hyattsville -
10:30 am - English Conversation Club
Mount Rainier Branch Library Mount Rainier -
11:00 am - Job Seekers
Mount Rainier Branch Library Mount Rainier -
12:00 pm - Free Zumba Fitness Class!
City of Hyattsville , 4310 Gallatin St , Hyattsville
4:00 pm - Council Meeting
Town of Brentwood , 4300 39th Place , Brentwood - Fresh Produce Distribution
First United Methodist Church , 6201 Belcrest Road , Hyattsville
12:00 pm - English Conversation Club
Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
1:00 pm - Free Clothes! Shoes! Etc
Bowie United Methodist Church , 13009 6th St , Bowie
10:00 am - ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir
Bowie State University , 14000 Jericho Park Rd , Bowie
3:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
📣 Hyattsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Spooky Terrariums Plant Bar
Laurel Leaf , 6919 Laurel Ave , Takoma Park
10:00 am - Toby's Dinner Theatre Presents: Elf The Musical
Toby's Dinner Theatre , 5900 Symphony Woods Rd , Columbia
10:30 am - Hyattsville Irish Session
Maryland Meadworks , 4700 Rhode Island Ave Suite Bee , Hyattsville
11:00 am - Jennifer Schimpf
Blackwall Barn & Lodge Columbia , 6000 Merriweather Dr Suite B140 , Columbia
11:00 am
Sunday December 14
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I turned on my fireplace and then smoke started to come in the house.
I even had it open, however the smoke just kept coming in the room. If someone had experience in fireplace, please message me (Nextdoor Hyattsville) - Does anyone know of an honest contractor who puts exterior doors on homes?
I need a new front door. Lowes and Home Depot are way too expensive for my budget. (Nextdoor Woodlawn)
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Hyattsville. Apply here.
- Wend American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Hyattsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hyattsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
College Park
- College Park Moose Lodge finds new home (streetcarsuburbs.news)
- Paid firefighters return to Berwyn Heights (streetcarsuburbs.news)
- UMD President Darryll Pines cleared of plagiarism allegations (thebaltimorebanner.com)
Greenbelt
- Judge blocks ICE from rearresting Kilmar Ábrego García after release (courthousenews.com)
- Maryland authorities close probe of Pittsburgh police chief nominee as O'Connor stands by his pick (triblive.com)
Ok Hyattsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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