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Over 230 Registered as 'Parties of Record' for Cafritz Hearing
The designation allows individuals and institutions to speak on the proposed rezoning of the Cafritz property.

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John was born and raised just outside of Baltimore. He graduated in 2008 from Columbia University, where he served as editor in chief of the Columbia Daily Spectator. He then interned at Talking Points Memo and the Baltimore Examiner and was a contributing writer for Who Runs Gov. John joined Patch in February 2010, initially working as an editor in Southbury and Darien, Connecticut. He transferred to Maryland in November 2011, where he covered the towns of Riverdale Park and University Park. He was later named editor of College Park Patch and Laurel Patch.
The designation allows individuals and institutions to speak on the proposed rezoning of the Cafritz property.

Phillip Carter says he wrote "Christmas is a Special Time of Year" while preparing for a concert at the school.
A roundup of recent property transfers in Riverdale and University Park.
The rundown includes a Dec. 9 holdup in the 5300 block of Riverdale Road.
The Prince George's County executive says a gas tax hike and the introduction of slot machines are on the table.
The Prince George's County executive says a gas tax hike and the introduction of slot machines are on the table.
The Bladensburg High School graduate racked up 21 assists in a single game this month for the Lycoming College Warriors.
How to finish out the year without taking alcohol-related risks.
A look at property listings around the area.
Looks like there won't be snow on Christmas Day.
There may be precipitation on Sunday, but probably not the stuff of holiday cards.
There may be precipitation on Sunday, but probably not the stuff of holiday cards.
Homeowners competed in 'best door,' 'most unique,' and 'best overall' categories.
Riverdale Park police, firefighters, and staff brought donations to 45 families.
Know of any other Santa photo ops in the area? Tell us in the comments.
The 300-odd immigrants are among 60,000 relocated to the US after years of living in UN-run camps.
Looking for a good shot of your children with St. Nick? There's still time.
A report by the Urban Institute indicates demographic shifts in the Hyattsville area between 2000 and 2010.
The increase, which matches a countywide trend, has coincided with a decline in the African-American population.