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Press Conference Set for Brentwood Shooting Investigation

Two Prince George's County robbery detectives have been suspended after investigators say new video doesn't match up with their reports from last Friday's shooting in Brentwood.

Press Conference Set for Brentwood Shooting Investigation
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Officer ID'd in Friday Shooting Incident

County detective fires gun after 19-year-old Ryan Dorn attempted to grab weapon during struggle in Brentwood.

Officer ID'd in Friday Shooting Incident
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Hyattsville's Brush With Royalty

60 years ago today, Queen Elizabeth became Great Britain's royal sovereign. Did you know she once paid a surprise royal visit to a Hyattsville supermarket?

Hyattsville's Brush With Royalty
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Doc Drop: Council Agenda - Feb. 6, 2012

The Hyattsville City Council has their party hats on tonight as they take votes to schedule two upcoming festivals. Read the full agenda and supporting documents here.

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City Council Liveblog

Follow along live as Hyattsville Patch covers this week's City Council meeting.

City Council Liveblog
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Installation a Meditation on Thirst

J.J. McCracken's installation at the 39th Street Gallery confronts audience with stark depiction of thirst and water consumption.

Installation a Meditation on Thirst
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Green Line Snarled by Delays

A search for an unauthorized person in a tunnel between West Hyattsville and Fort Totten has caused delays on the Green Line.

Green Line Snarled by Delays
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Artists Needed For Bus Design Contest

Calling all artists: The Route 1 Ride bus is looking for an exciting design to grace three of its buses.

Artists Needed For Bus Design Contest
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40 Under 40 Features Familiar Faces

A half-dozen Hyattsville residents (and a few who live nearby) were recognized as among the 40 most influential young people in the county.

40 Under 40 Features Familiar Faces
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Viewfinder: Peace Amid a Windy Night

Strongish winds moved into the area yesterday evening, sending clouds flying across the sky and fluttering flags.

Viewfinder: Peace Amid a Windy Night
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Officials Decry Foster Network Lapses

Foster home advocates expressed disappointment over allegations that a large Hyattsville-based foster care network had run afoul of licensing regulations.

Officials Decry Foster Network Lapses
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City Wants Extended, Explosive Birthday Party

Changes to this year's Hyattsville anniversary festival include addition of fireworks and an extra day to celebrate, stretching the event from three days to four.

City Wants Extended, Explosive Birthday Party
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State: Local Foster Company Put Kids at Risk

Contemporary Family Services, the second-largest foster care company in Maryland, is accused of falsifying records, misusing funds, now faces rare state sanctions until issues are corrected, according to a Baltimore Sun report.

State: Local Foster Company Put Kids at Risk
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Debating Assumptions About Dropouts

Northwestern High dropout, Greenbelt resident tells NPR about his experiences without a high school diploma.

Debating Assumptions About Dropouts