Week in Review: Riverdale Council Meets, 9/11 Stories, New Police Chief

This was a short week with Labor Day Monday, but it didn't stop the news from happening.

As the nation geared up to reflect on Sept. 11, 2001, we at Patch reflected on the neighborhood's loses, especially in University Park, where .

We also learned about a Riverdale Marine, Sgt. Josephine Kennedy, who built a high school in Afghanistan as a part of her service.

One of if her friend never died during the 9/11 attacks.

Riverdale Park's . We'll have follow ups on their discussions coming this week, so stay tuned.

The council voted the approval of as the town's new police chief. He'll start in his new position around Sept. 19.

It , it poured, but I guess looking back on last week, nothing's worse than the "hurriquake." We'll continue to keep an eye on the weather a few more tropical storms make their way to our region.

Patch caught up with as they lost in their season opener. We also learned how team hopes to make it to the regionals once again.

We learned about a and how residents in College Park and University Park have come together to help them.

Prince George's County Schools Superintendent William Hite discussed and the need for in two videos we published this week.

Former County Executive has been moved to Dec. 6 after it was originally scheduled for Sept. 15.

The may finally come together now that the paperwork is completed.