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Cyclocross Race Nets $7k For Special Olympics
Organizers of the Hyattsville CX cyclocross race present county Special Olympics bicycle team with big check at council meeting.

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Organizers of the Hyattsville CX cyclocross race present county Special Olympics bicycle team with big check at council meeting.

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.
County detective fires gun after 19-year-old Ryan Dorn attempted to grab weapon during struggle in Brentwood.
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?
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.
Follow along live as Hyattsville Patch covers this week's City Council meeting.
J.J. McCracken's installation at the 39th Street Gallery confronts audience with stark depiction of thirst and water consumption.
A search for an unauthorized person in a tunnel between West Hyattsville and Fort Totten has caused delays on the Green Line.
Calling all artists: The Route 1 Ride bus is looking for an exciting design to grace three of its buses.
A half-dozen Hyattsville residents (and a few who live nearby) were recognized as among the 40 most influential young people in the county.
Strongish winds moved into the area yesterday evening, sending clouds flying across the sky and fluttering flags.
Foster home advocates expressed disappointment over allegations that a large Hyattsville-based foster care network had run afoul of licensing regulations.
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.
Police say suspect fired twice, hit once, in potentially deadly November nightclub fight.
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.
Northwest High dropout, Greenbelt resident tells NPR about his work experiences without a high school diploma.
Northwestern High dropout, Greenbelt resident tells NPR about his experiences without a high school diploma.
City officials say it will be hard to create a Hispanic minority-majority ward in Hyattsville.
A team of Northwestern High School students and staff raised thousands last week jumping into the Chesapeake Bay.
Follow along tonight as Hyattsville Patch reports live from city hall. Liveblog begins at 7 p.m.