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2018 Primary Election Results The results of the June 26 primary elections were as follows:
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Governor & Lt. Governor Democratic Winner 39.7% for Ben Jealous and Susan Turnbull Republican Winner 100% for Larry Hogan and Boyd K. Rutherford Maryland House of Delegates, District 22 (Vote for up to 3) Democratic Winners 31.2% for Alonzo T. Washington; 25% for Tawanna P. Gaines; 19.9% for Anne Healey Republican Winner 100% percent Winnie Obike
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Maryland State Delegate, District 22 100% for Paul G. Pinsky Maryland State Delegate, District 47-A 37.8% for Diana M. Fennell 32.6% for Julian Ivey Maryland State Delegate, District 47-B 59% for Wanika Fisher
County Races County Executive Democratic Winner 61.9% for Angela Alsobrooks Republican Winner 100% for Jerry J. Mathis County Council At-Large (Vote for up to 2) Democratic Winners 20.7% for Mel Franklin; 18.6% for Calvin Hawkins Republican Winner 100% for Felicia Folarin County Council, District 2 52.9% for Deni Taveras Board of Education, District 3 45.6% for Pamela BoozerStrother 27.1% for Juwan Blocker (Top two vote-getters will compete in general election runoff.)
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MARIA D. JAMES The mallʼs long-time sign is coming down to make way for a sign that fits the mallʼs new branding.
This month, the Mall at Prince Georges (MPG) will add two quick-service restaurants to its portfolio of new retailers and expanded dining options. The much anticipated additions to the mall signal the completion of phase two: a $30 million dollar investment “to reshape the customer experience through a combination of remerchandising efforts and curb appeal enhancements,” according to mall owner Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) in a press release. The first of the two new restaurants opening in July is &pizza (pronounced as it looks: “and pizza”). The restaurant, which pays its workers a living wage, is known MPG continued on page 13
RUFF promotes truce between stray dogs, residents By Chris Tulp
Local residents hope that hiring an animal control officer would lead to fewer ruff situations when it comes to loose and stray dogs in the community. The World Health Organization estimates that there are more than 200 million stray dogs
worldwide and that approximately 55,000 people die from rabies every year. Loose and stray dogs pose potential threats to humans and other dogs. If loose dogs get scared or irritated, they can act irrationally and even become a threat to themselves. In response to a number of loose dog attacks last year on residents
in Hyattsville and along the Route 1 Corridor, local residents, led by Mary Sue Twohy, established an organization called Residents United for Furry
Friends (RUFF). The organization is celebrating its first anniversary this year. In order to help prevent attacks by loose dogs, RUFF is working towards more awareness and better RUFF continued on page 12
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When the newsroom becomes a war zone
By Maria James
I am at a loss for words. That is a big problem, since my career as a journalist depends on my ability to string words together. The increasing number of mass shootings across the country has drained the life out of me. Maybe you feel the same way. It seems that our hearts had barely healed from the last mass shooting, which sadly seems to be a regular occurrence as of late,
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when we received word on June 28 that a gunman entered the newsroom at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis. I was heartbroken to learn that five colleagues in community journalism were senselessly taken away by an individual who, we later learned, had an ongoing vendetta against the paper and its staff. When I made the decision during my senior year in high school to pursue a career in journalism, I did not equate that decision with danger or sacrifice. Don’t get me
wrong; in school, I did learn about the threats of violence against publications that openly supported abolishing slavery and Jim Crow laws. I also learned about the sacrifices journalists made while working on the front lines to cover the Vietnam War. In these instances, journalist risked death as they pursued the truth. Sadly, now the war is on journalists, themselves. One ray of hope for me during this ugly time comes from our youth. Recently, the Hyattsville Life and Times (HL&T) hired
a summer intern, Chris Tulp. Chris is a senior at the University of Maryland and is interested in community journalism and sports. The attacks against journalism have not deterred him, or thousands of other young reporters who still believe in the power of journalism in our community and in the world. As I watch children, teens and young adults rally together to tackle major issues like school shootings and gun control, I feel uplifted and encouraged. I hope that you, like me, can draw
strength from our youth. The staff and board of directors for the HL&T express our support and sympathy to the staff at the Capital Gazette, and to the family and friends of the victims, and we honor the lives of those killed on June 28 by sharing their names: Gerald Fischman Rob Hiaasen John McNamara Rebecca Smith Wendi Winters
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We Marylanders are unusually proud of our state flag — and for good reason. Unquestionably unique and recognizable, the Maryland flag combines the coats of arms of the Calvert and Crossland families, highlighting our state’s history. In recent years, the red, white, black and gold have adorned socks and swimsuits, Boeings and beer koozies, football uniforms and even, sometimes, flagpoles. Around Hyattsville, we proudly fly the Maryland flag; however, we seem to have overlooked an important detail. Maryland law requires that if any ornament is affixed to the top of a flagstaff carrying the Maryland flag, the ornament must be a gold cross bot-
tony (Code General Provisions Article, sec. 7-203). The cross bottony, echoing the shape found in the Crossland coat of arms, is a topper that is unique to the Maryland flag. Most
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of the flags I have seen around Hyattsville are topped, instead, with a gold ball. The gold ball is a traditional ornament for the American flag, whose flag code doesn’t specify what finial should be used, but it shouldn’t be used on top of a Maryland flag. Hyattsville is known for citizens who are passionate and proud, and who care for one another. It is cities like Hyattsville that make Maryland great. I would like to submit a humble request to the City of Hyattsville to show our pride by flying our state flag the right way, with the gold cross bottony on top. Taylor Myers is a resident of Hyattsville.
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For the eighth consecutive year, the Hyattsville Life & Times (HL&T) captured a National Newspaper Association (NNA) award in the annual Better Newspaper Editorial Contest (BNEC). Second place for Best Sports Story was awarded to staff writer Chris McManes for his article “DeMatha is much more than an ‘athletic powerhouse,’” which was published in August 2017. Contest judges said, “Chris McManes paints a clear, informative, compelling picture of a legendary school that I [have] heard of but knew very little about. Fine work.” An honorable mention for Best Breaking News Story was given
to HL&T’s Webmaster Lindsay Myers for the article “Lloyd Lee Welch Jr. pleads guilty to 1975 murder of the Lyon sisters,” which was published in September 2017. The judges said, “This is a compelling narrative, particularly because pleas like this are rare.” This year there were 1,405 entries in the BNEC and 202 entries in the Better Newspaper Advertising Contest (BNAC) for a total of 1,607 entries. A total of 478 awards were won by 115 member newspapers in 38 states. Iowa had the most combined BNEC/BNAC wins with 59, followed by California with 45 and Wyoming at 38. Winners will be recognized at an awards breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 29, during NNA’s 132nd Annual Convention & Trade
On June 28, the Hyattsville Preservation Association elected officers and board members, including Gloria Felix-Thompson, president; Randy Fletcher, vice president; Edward Bohls, secretary; Kevin Oakley, treasurer; and board members: Maiya Dacey, Stuart Eisenberg, Anna L. Frankle, Gina DeFerrari, Joy Jeffries, Carol Papagiannis and Katherine Somok. CHELSEA SCHOOL STUDENT RECEIVES TACO BELL FOUNDATION’S LIVE MÁS SCHOLARSHIP Scott Lake, a graduating senior from the Chelsea School,
was selected from 7,000 applicants to receive a $10,000 Live Más Scholarship from the Taco Bell Foundation. Lake was one of over 370 students selected nationwide by the Taco Bell Foundation for awards. The foundation’s goal is to empower the nation’s next generation of dreamers, innovators and creators — those whose passion doesn’t fall into the conventional academic requirements of traditional scholarship programs. In a press release issued by the school, Frank Mills, Chelsea School’s upper school principal, stated he is very proud of Scott and his achievement. “Scott came to us back in middle school as many of our students have — feeling poorly about himself as a student, and feeling like college and academic success were not in his future. It is amazing to see the transformation right before your eyes.”
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Hyattsville, Northstar Tutoring prepare to launch youth mentoring program By Heather Wright
How do you learn a difficult skill? Ideally, you learn from those who have mastered that same skill. A budding carpenter, for instance, might apprentice under a master carpenter, watching the carpenter in action, asking questions, and practicing under their supervision. How does a teen learn to be a caring adult who functions well in a given field and contributes to society? Even with good and caring parents, teens face many pitfalls and challenges in and out of school. With parents stretched by financial difficulty and emotional stressors, or who have had poor role models themselves, teens may find the task of becoming a healthy and productive adult considerably more daunting. Many cities and schools are looking to mentorship programs to surround students with strong
role models who can guide them. Research demonstrates that mentoring programs have positive effects on youths’ behavioral, social, emotional and academic development. Director of Community Services Jake Rollow said that Hyattsville’s nascent youth mentorship program is a work in progress and will depend on fundraising efforts and grants. He said, “We will do some mentor training and orientation this summer, and plan to launch the program in September.” Rollow has a list of approximately 25 individuals who responded to the city’s request for program volunteers. The city will be contracting with Northstar Tutoring, based in D.C., to run the mentoring program. “One of the main reasons for choosing Northstar was the success of their hybrid tutoring model,” said Rollow. Ac-
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‘DeMatha man’ takes US Naval Academy Oath of Office By Chris McManes
Jim and Kelly Jeletic are not going to see their youngest son, Jordan, for six weeks this summer. And he’ll only be a short drive away. Jeletic, a recent DeMatha Catholic High School graduate and former Stags’ pitcher, is preparing for his first year at the U.S. Naval Academy. Not far from his Annapolis home. Jeletic took the U.S. Naval Academy Oath of Office to defend the Constitution of the United States on June 28 and is now largely cut off from the outside world. No internet, no TV, no music, no radio, no cell phone. Academy officials want to break Jeletic and his fellow plebes down so they can begin transforming them into Navy or Marine Corps officers. Jeletic’s next opportunity to see his friends and family comes during Plebe Parents’ Weekend on Aug. 9-12. At that time, the plebes (first-year students) will likely be in the best physical shape of their lives. They will have been instructed in the moral and ethical behavior expected of professional military officers. They will know how to fire a gun and will be ready to blend in with the 4,400 men and women who make up the Brigade of Midshipmen.
Jeletic said his four years at DeMatha prepared him well for the Naval Academy. He cited time management, physical development (primarily through baseball) and the high-level classes he took as all having a positive influence on his college life. Members of the military are often called upon to bring peace and relief to people. The Navy, for example, has the USNS Mercy and Comfort. These ships carry such things as food, water, medicine, nurses and physicians. Caring for the less fortunate and respecting the dignity of all people are values instilled in every young man at DeMatha. Developing “faith-filled gentlemen and scholars” is much more than a school slogan. DeMatha President Father James Day often speaks of the Hyattsville institution as a brotherhood. Even though the Naval Academy, founded in 1845, and DeMatha, founded 101 years later, have different missions, both seek to produce graduates of strong moral fiber. Jeletic said this would make his transition from Stag to midshipman smoother. “All the values that DeMatha holds high will come in handy in terms of caring for those around you and [being part of a] brotherhood,” Jeletic said. “And everything I’ve heard about the academy is the same way.
“Everyone has each other’s back.” Jeletic left a positive impression upon Father Day. The Trinitarian priest recalled him doing several things to benefit the less fortunate, including collecting books. Jeletic graduated June 1 with a GPA of 4.336. “Jordan is a wonderful young man of faith,” Day said after celebrating Mass at St. Jerome Catholic Church. “He believes that he should study well and do well. He also believes in helping other people and always looks beyond himself. “He truly is a DeMatha man.” POSITIVE INFLUENCE Several things influenced Jeletic’s decision to seek admission to the Naval Academy. One of the most powerful was the story of Navy SEALs Brendan Looney and Travis Manion. Former academy roommates, Looney and Manion were killed in action in separate incidents. In 2010, they were buried side by side in Arlington National Cemetery. Jeletic knows their story well and wears bracelets honoring the men: “It’s kind of a reminder of who to be like, of what I’m striving to be.” Jeletic, in every essay he wrote on why he wanted to attend the academy, cited Loo-
ney. The LT (SEAL) Brendan Looney ’99 Convocation Center is the newest building on DeMatha’s campus. “Even if you’re not trying to go to a military academy, he’s just a great role model to follow in terms of hard work, persistence and teamwork,” Jeletic said. “I want to strive to be like him. I want to make my own impact, for sure, but I can’t think of anyone better to model my career after.” Jeletic was nominated to attend the Naval Academy by Rep. Anthony Brown of Maryland’s 4th Congressional District. Appointments to attend are made by the academy. Fewer than than 8 percent of 2017 applicants received an appointment. Jeletic plans to major in a branch of engineering. “Depending on how things go,” he said, “I’ll probably make it a career.” Jeletic played on the Stags’ baseball team for four years, the last two on varsity. A 6-foot, 160-pound right-hander, he helped captain DeMatha to the 2018 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship series. In 16 innings this season, he recorded 15 strikeouts. Jeletic’s fellow 2018 Stags voted him Most Outstanding Teammate. DeMatha Baseball Coach Sean O’Connor speaks highly of his latest player to attend a U.S. military academy. “Jordan helped other players improve and did well for us on the mound,” he said. “His attention to detail and work ethic really helped him and his teammates accomplish their goals. I think he’ll do very well at the academy.” Chris McManes (Mick-Maynz) is an assistant baseball coach at DeMatha.
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Denizens of a dark, damp domain By Fred Seitz
Early in June, I was doing a bit of work in my yard. I got an interesting reception when I moved some flat boards that had been lying there since last fall. Three of Mom Nature’s small offspring — a millipede, some pill bugs and a single
skink — wiggled out with a modicum of haste. The pill bugs are little landbound crustaceans that use gills to breathe. They dwell in moist, dark locations not only to breathe but to keep from drying out. They eat decomposing material, including their own frass, and they can also eat toxic met-
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als in the soil, such as arsenic and cadmium. I have read that sometimes children will collect them as pets. When the pill bug is frightened, it curls up into a ball for protection, earning it the nickname “roly poly.” One of the pill bug’s roommates, the millipede, suffers from a serious misnomer. While “millipede” comes from Latin and means “a thousand feet,” most have 22 to 750 legs, with two pairs on each segment of its long, dark-colored body. (In contrast, the similar-looking centipede has one pair of legs on each segment.) The one who greeted me in my yard was about 3 inches long (he didn’t hang around long enough for me to get a tape measure), while the largest living millipedes, which are found in the tropics, range from 10 to 15 inches. The millipede’s ancestors were some of the first land animals and grew to 6 or 7 feet long. While most of the current millipedes eat detritus, some suck plant fluids and a few are car-
nivorous. Like centipedes, they will curl into a ball when threatened. They’re not considered dangerous to humans, but a few have detachable bristles which may cause some skin irritation. Like his pill bug roommate, the millipede prefers damp places and is sometimes collected as a pet; unlike pill bugs, millipedes do not have gills. The third roomie, the skink, is a common lizard in Maryland. There are two skink species in our state which are somewhat difficult to distinguish from one another: the broad-headed skink and the common fivelined skink. I was not skilled or quick enough to differentiate the skink in my garden, as he, like his roommates, didn’t hang around long enough for a detailed inspection. Skinks prefer damp areas, but I suspect that the one I found may have also chosen my garden as a good place to dine on his roommates, as both the pill bug and millipede are likely consumables for him. Ranging from 4 to 8 inch-
es, the skink is a good friend of gardeners because of its taste for insects and the speed at which it hunts. Skinks have enemies, including cats, raccoons and some birds. They may lose their tail if grabbed by it, but the tail will regenerate. Ms. Skink will lay several eggs and does some protection and rearing of her progeny. People often keep skinks as pets, though Maryland has some restrictions on collecting reptiles as part of an effort to protect and preserve them. Although turning over boards and rocks may reveal ecosystems of creepy crawlies and yield a sudden “Ugh!” from the turner, most natural history classes and books emphasize replacing the moved board, log or rock to preserve the habitat and residents that live in it. I would be disturbed if someone raised my roof, so even if I may still give an “Ugh!” to unexpected finds of these denizens of the dark and dank, I will try to return the roofs of my neighbors.
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‘Superhero’ inventor visits local summer camp By Chris Tulp
Students at a local Camp Invention had the chance to finally meet “superhero” Frances Ligler, inventor of portable optical biosensors. Ligler visited and spoke to camp participants at St. Jerome Academy (SJA) in Hyattsville. Previously, they had only seen her depicted as a superhero on a cardboard poster displayed at camp. “They thought she was a cartoon until they saw her in person,” said Jennifer Stanton, organizer of the event and Camp Invention counselor. “The things that they’re talking about in class, she has done or created.” Ligler is best known for her work in portable optical biosensors, which are devices that use biological materials to detect a chemical or biological target. Thanks to her work at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, these biosensors are being used in vital areas such as food safety, disease diagnosis, pollution control and homeland security. She is also a specialist in the fields of biosensors and micro-
fluidics and was recognized for her innovative application of emerging technologies to make optical biosensors smaller, more versatile and more efficient. She was one of 15 inventors to be inducted in 2017 into the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which is the leading nonprofit in America that recognizes inventors and promotes their work. According to its website, the mission of the National Inventors Hall of Fame is to recognize inventors and invention, celebrate the country’s rich, innovative history, inspire creativity and advance the spirit of technology and entrepreneurship. The National Inventors Hall of Fame has various programs for students in preschool through 12th grade. The Camp Invention program held at SJA was for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. These students not only had the unique opportunity to meet the award-winning inventor, but also to show off some of their own creations that they have been working on. Ligler’s visit could ultimately make the biggest impact on
the girls at the camp because recent studies show that if girls were as exposed to female inventors as boys are to male inventors, the gender gap in innovation would fall by half. “It’s very inspiring, especially now that she is one of the only female inductees that we have met,” said Stanton, noting that this was SJA’s sixth year hosting a
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Camp Invention. She continued, “That can empower a lot of girls that really want to be interested in science to say, ‘I, too, can do the same thing and more.’” Ligler also spoke on the importance of sharing her experiences with kids and helping them express their creativity so they can contribute to American ingenuity in the future. “The most
important thing is to realize that what they know and their ideas are important,” said Ligler. “Once they realize that their ideas have value, they can make a difference in the world. Somebody has to listen to them.” Chris Tulp is a summer intern with the Hyattsville Life & Times.
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Summer Jam & Police Open House
Join us Friday, July 20, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the City Building (4310 Gallatin Street) for our next Summer Jam and the annual Police Open House! Meet our officers, step inside a holding cell, and learn more about how the Hyattsville City Police Department works to keep our community safe! Run Come See will make their Hyattsville debut, offering great blues, rock, and country vibes. Burton’s World Fusion Foods will also be there, with cheesesteaks, salads, wraps, and more! Come out for all of this, plus delicious beer, our moon bounce, and plenty of family fun!
Micro Farmers Market
Don’t forget Summer Jam’s opening act: The City’s Micro Farmers Market! Come out to 4310 Gallatin on Friday, July 20, 4 – 8 p.m., for the best in fresh, local produce. For more information or to become a vendor, please email epreston@hyattsville.org or visit www. hyattsville.org/fresh.
International Festival: Rescheduled to October 6
Due to all the heavy rain in June, we’ve rescheduled the City’s International Festival to Saturday, October 6. Don’t worry, though – it will be here before you know it! Please stay tuned for more details. You can also follow us on social media and check www. hyattsville.org/internationalfest for updates!
The counselors at the City’s Camp Magruder always have their hands full -- especially when Michael Shwedick of Reptile World, Inc. brings a python to camp! Los monitores del Camp Magruder de la Ciudad de Hyattsville siempre están ocupados -- ¡especialmente cuando Michael Shwedick de Reptile World, Inc. les traje un pitón!
#GoGreen
We are embarking on a journey to #GoGreen #HereinHVL! In partnership with the Neighborhood Design Center, this summer’s Go Green Campaign will take you step by step through easy and fun ways to reduce our ecological footprint! We’ll be moving toward lifestyle choices that not only fit the planet’s biocapacity, but help us save money and feel healthier to boot! Start by checking out our Action Guides at www.hyattsville. org/GoGreen and learn how to be an environmental champion! Also, be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with how #HVL is #GoingGreen!
Recycling & Compost Diversion
Congratulations, Hyattsville! Our City has the sixth highest diversion rate in the United States—holding steady in the Top 10 for the second year in a row. That’s 49 percent of our public space recycling and compost diverted from landfills in 2017! The recognition comes from Bigbelly, a company that specializes in smart solutions for cities around the world. The City of Hyattsville currently has 16 solar-powered trash/recycling compacting stations across Hyattsville, and in the coming year, that number will go up to 41. If you Community Survey think 49 percent is impressive, just wait unThe City’s community survey has been til we find out the results for 2018! mailed out, seeking your feedback and suggestions on City services and local quality of Park(ing) Day life. Not all residents will get to participate, On September 21, parking spaces across the as the survey is conducted by a third party, world will be turned into pop-up parks – just who takes a random sample of addresses. for the day. The City of Hyattsville is looking ALL SURVEY RESPONSES ARE ANONY- for businesses and community organizations MOUS. If your home is selected, we’d greatly who are interested in running their own appreciate you filling out the survey online Park(ing) Day spot this year. Sponsoring a or by mail. Doing so will help your govern- Park(ing) Day spot can get you some sweet ment make Hyattsville even better. If you swag, like t-shirts and gift cards, as well as have questions, please call (301) 985-5020. highlight your business on the City’s website and social media platforms. If interested in We’re Hiring this wonderful way to get out into the comServe your community by working for our lo- munity, please join us for an Open House cal government! We’re currently seeking po- on Wednesday, July 25, 2 – 4 p.m., at 4310 lice officers, an assistant public works project Gallatin Street. If you have any questions, manager, and a code compliance inspector. please contact Katie Gerbes at kgerbes@hyYou can learn more and apply by visiting attsville.org. www.hyattsville.org/jobs today!
Shakespeare in the Park
“The course of true love never did run smooth.” Don’t believe us? Bring a lawn chair and see for yourself at a FREE performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in Magruder Park on Wednesday, July 18, at 7:30 p.m. Just in case: our rain location will be the City Building (4310 Gallatin Street). For more information, please call (301) 4463238, or visit www.arts.pgparks.com.
Sunset Movie Series
Bring your blankets or chairs and come enjoy a FREE movie in the park! Hyattsville’s Sunset Movie Series returns to Heurich Park (2800 Nicholson Street) this month on Friday, July 27, at 8:30 p.m. We’ll be confirming the movie soon, so be sure to follow the City on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, as well as visit www.hyattsville.org/notifyme for updates!
National Night Out
We all want to keep our City safe—and what better way to do it than celebrating with friends, neighbors, and local law enforcement? Join us for the 2018 National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 7, 6 – 9 p.m., in Heurich Park at 2800 Nicholson Street. It’s a great way to meet our police officers, along with other community organizations and local businesses, and learn how we all can play a part in preventing crime. We’ll have K-9 demonstrations, a DJ, FREE cotton candy and snow cones, our moon bounce, and plenty of kids’ activities with Mandy the Clown and Arrow Bicycle. The night will conclude with a walk through the community at sunset. Don’t miss out!
Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland. But we still can’t do it without your help! Ten new “doggie bag” stations have been installed across town, making it easier for residents and visitors alike to clean up after their pets. All you need to do is #ScoopThatPoop! For more information, please call (301) 985-5000.
Free Transportation
Hyattsville residents can ride all the University of Maryland Shuttle Routes for FREE! Route 113 loops through Hyattsville, stops at the Prince George’s Plaza Metro, and then heads to the University. To get a pass to ride, bring photo ID and proof of residence to the City Building, 4310 Gallatin Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Passes are issued the same day. Route maps and New Traffic Light The Maryland State Highway Administra- schedules are available at www.dots.umd. tion has told the City it will install a traffic edu. light at the intersection at Queens Chapel Road and Nicholson Street. The specifics are Mosquito Control still being designed by SHA, but they expect The City participates in the State of Maryto install the light by the end of the summer. land’s Mosquito Control Program, which begins in June and continues into September. Mosquito Control staff will monitor Hyattsville Elementary adult mosquitos in Hyattsville, and if certain Zombie Run Registration is now open for the fundrais- thresholds are met, they will conduct spraying fun runs organized by the Hyattsville ing operations on Monday evenings. SprayElementary School PTA! Join your friends ing will begin after dark. The City will also report issues with mosand neighbors on Saturday, October 13, for some good ol’ fashioned exercise while rais- quitos to the State on a weekly basis. To reing money for art supplies, instruments, port a problem in your neighborhood, please coats for kids, classroom supplies, and more! call (301) 985-5000, or visit www.hyattsville. Learn more and sign up today at https:// org/pests. You can also request an exemption from adult mosquito control services on runsignup.com/hvlzombierun. that site. Please note that exemptions must be filed each year, and must be submitted to Scoop That Poop! not only the Mosquito Control Program SuDid you know that there can be up to 23 milpervisor but also to the City. lion bacteria in one tiny gram of dog poop? Please note that spraying is NOT EFFECWhen diseases from these bacteria find their TIVE against the Asian Tiger Mosquito, way into local streams, our community’s wawhich can be prevalent in the City of Hyattster isn’t just gross—it’s unsafe. To help fight ville. Controlling this pesky pest requires this water pollution, the City of Hyattsville routine cleanups and emptying and rinsing is receiving support from Prince George’s containers that hold still water on a weekly County, the Chesapeake Bay Trust, and the basis.
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Summer Jam Y Exposición de Policía
Semáforo Nuevo
El Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) ha indicado a la Ciudad que planea en instalar un semáforo en la intersección de Queens Chapel Road y Calle Nicholson. El SHA todavía está finalizando las detalles, pero esperan instalar el semáforo antes de los fines del verano.
¡Únanse a nosotros el viernes, 20 de julio, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. en el Edificio Municipal (4310 Calle Gallatin) para el próximo Summer Jam y la Exposición anual de nuestro Departamento de Policía! Conozcan a nuestros oficiales, tomen un paso adentro de una celda y aprendan más de cómo la policía trabaja a mantener segura nuestra comunidad. Run Come See tendrá su estreno de Hyattsville, ofreciendo música buena e influenciado por blues, rock y country. También, habrá ensaladas, cheesesteak y wraps de Burton’s World Fusion Foods. ¡Disfrútense de todo eso, además de cervezas ricas, nuestra brinca brinca y diversión para toda la familia!
Carrera de Zombis en Hyattsville
¡Ahora se puede inscribirse para las carreras divertidísimas del PTA de Hyattsville Elementary! Únanse a sus amigos y vecinos el sábado, 13 de octubre, para correr y recaudar fondos para suministros de clases, materiales artísticos, instrumentos musicales, abrigos para niños y mucho más. ¡Vean más e inscríbanse en https://runsignup.com/hvlzombierun!
Mercadito de Hyattsville
No se olviden que cada Summer Jam tiene un telonero muy especial: ¡El Mercadito de la Ciudad! Vengan al 4310 Calle Gallatin el viernes, 20 de julio, 4 – 8 p.m., para lo mejor de productos frescos y locales. Visiten a wwww.hyattsville.org/fresh o manden un correo electrónico a epreston@hyattsville.org para más información o para convertirse en un vendedor.
Festival Internacional: Fecha Reprogramada para el 6 de Octubre
Debido al tiempo muy lluvioso de junio, hemos reprogramada la Festival Internacional de la Ciudad para el sábado, 6 de octubre. No se preocupen – ¡esa fecha llegará antes de que uno se dé cuenta! Por favor manténganse al tanto para más detalles. También, les invitamos a seguirnos en nuestras redes sociales y visitar a www.hyattsville.org/internationalfest para actualizaciones.
#VamosVerde
¡Estamos embarcando en un camino donde nos #VamosVerde #AquiEnHVL! En asociación con el Neighborhood Design Center, esta campaña informativa les guiará paso a paso a cómo reducir su huella ecológica. Juntos, podemos cambiar nuestro estilo de vida para que se ajuste a la biocapacidad del planeta, además de ayudar a ahorrar dinero y hacernos sentir más saludables. ¡Comiencen su camino por revisar las Guías de Acción en www.hyattsville.org/GoGreen para aprender cómo ser campeones ambientales! Sígannos también en las redes sociales para estar informados sobre cómo nos #VamosVerde en #HVL!
Cuestionario Comunitario
La Ciudad ha enviado por correo un cuestionario comunitario, pidiéndoles sus opiniones y comentarios acerca de los servicios y la calidad de vida local en la Ciudad. Todos los residentes no podrán participar, ya que un grupo tercero va a realizar la encuesta con una muestra aleatoria de direcciones. TODAS LAS RESPUESTAS SON COMPLETAMENTE ANÓNIMAS. Si su hogar está seleccionado, agradeceríamos mucho que completaran el cuestionario en línea o por correo. Hacerlo va a ayudar a su gobierno en hacer que Hyattsville sea aún mejor. Si tienen preguntas, por favor llamen al (301) 985-5020.
Estamos Contratando
¡Sirvan a su comunidad y trabajen para nuestro gobierno local! Estamos buscando oficiales de policía, un gerente asistente de obras públicas y un inspector de cumplimento con el código. Para más información y para solicitar, por favor visiten a www.hyattsville.org/jobs.
¿Qué Sucede Cuando No Recogen el Popo?
Our Department of Public Works has installed ten new “doggie bag” stations across town, making it easier for residents and visitors alike to clean up after their pets. Nuestro Departamento de Obras Publicas ha instalado diez estaciones nuevas de “bolsitas para el perro,” para que sea más fácil recoger el popo de sus mascotas.
Shakespeare en el Parque
“El río de amor jamás fluyó tranquilo” ¿No creen? Lleven sus sillas o una manta y véanlo por si mismos en esta performance GRATIS de “El Sueño de una Noche de Verano” en Parque Magruder el miércoles, 18 de julio, a las 7:30 p.m. En caso de lluvia, tendrá lugar en el Edificio Municipal (4310 Calle Gallatin). Para más información, por favor llamen al M-NCPPC al (301) 446-3238, o visiten su sitio de web en www.arts.pgparks.com.
Desvío de Reciclaje y Composto
¡Felicitaciones, Hyattsville! Nuestra Ciudad tiene la sexta mayor tasa de desvío de reciclaje y composto en los Estados Unidos – manteniendo su lugar en el Top 10 por segundo año consecutivo. ¡Esto significa que 49 porciento de nuestro reciclaje y composto en espacios públicos fue desviado de vertederos en 2017! Este logro fue reconocido por Big Belly, una compañía que realiza soluciones inteligentes para ciudades por todo el mundo. En este momento, la Ciudad de Hyattsville tiene 16 estaciones de compactadores a energía solar para basura y reciclaje. En el año que viene, la Ciudad recibirá 25 más – para un total de 41 estaciones. Si ustedes piensan que 49 es una cifra impresionante, ¡solo esperen hasta que recibamos la cifra de 2018!
Día de Parque(o)
El 21 de septiembre, espacios de parqueo por todo el mundo se van a convertir en parques temporales – ¡solo para el día! Este año, la Ciudad de Hyattsville busca empresas y organizaciones comunitarias interesadas en organizar sus propios Espacios de Parque(o). Participar puede resultar en recibir camisetas, tarjetas de regalo y más. Además, es una buenísima manera de destacar su orga-
nización en el sitio de web y redes sociales de la Ciudad. Si esta oportunidad comunitaria les interesa, por favor reúnanse con nosotros para más información el miércoles, 25 de julio, 2 – 4 p.m. en 4310 Calle Gallatin. Cualquier consulta, por favor contacten a Katie Gerbes a kgerbes@hyattsville.org.
Serie de Películas al Atardecer
¡Lleven sus mantas o silla y disfrútense de una película GRATIS en el parque! La Serie de Películas al Atardecer en Hyattsville vuelve al Parque Heurich (2800 Calle Nicholson) el viernes, 27 de julio, a las 8:30 p.m. Todavía no hemos confirmado la película, ¡así que deberían seguirnos en Facebook, Instagram y Twitter, además de visitar a www.hyattsville.org/notifyme para recibir actualizaciones!
Noche Nacional Contra el Crimen
Todos nosotros queremos mantener segura esta Ciudad--¿por qué no lo hagamos con amigos, vecinos y la policía local? Únase a nosotros para la Noche Nacional Contra el Crimen de 2018 el martes, 7 de agosto, 6 – 9 p.m., en Parque Heurich (2800 Calle Nicholson). Es una gran manera de conocer a nuestros agentes, y a organizaciones comunitarias y empresas locales también, para aprender como todos nosotros podemos contribuir a la prevención del crimen. Habrá demostraciones con perros policiales, un DJ, algodón de azúcar y granizados GRATIS, nuestra brinca brinca y otras actividades para niños con Mandy la Payasa y Arrow Bicycle. Luego, daremos un paseo por la comunidad al atardecer. ¡No se lo pierdan!
¿Sabían que puede haber hasta 23 millones de bacteria en solo un gramo de popo de perro? Muchas enfermedades de estas bacterias pueden encontrar sus caminos en las corrientes locales, resultando que el agua de nuestra comunidad sea asquerosa, además de insegura. En luchar contra esta polución del agua, la Ciudad de Hyattsville tiene el apoyo del Condado de Prince George’s, el Chesapeake Bay Trust y el Centro de Finanzas Ambientales en la Universidad de Maryland. ¡Pero no podemos hacer nada sin su ayuda! La Ciudad ha instalado diez estaciones nuevas de “bolsitas para el perro,” para que sea más fácil recoger el popo de sus mascotas. ¡Todo lo que necesitan hacer es #ScoopThatPoop! Para más información, por favor llamen al (301) 985-5000.
Transportación Gratis
¡Residentes de Hyattsville pueden tomar todos los autobuses de la Universidad de Maryland GRATIS! La Ruta 113 pasa por Hyattsville, con paradas en la estación de metro de Prince George’s Plaza y al fin en la Universidad. Para obtener su pase para el autobús, presentan una identificación con foto y prueba de residencia a la Ciudad en 4310 Calle Gallatin, lo que está abierto lunes a viernes, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Les podemos dar el pase el mismo día de su visita. Mapas y horarios de la ruta del autobús se los pueden encontrar en www.dots.umd.edu.
Control de los Mosquitos
Ya viene el verano, ¡y los mosquitos también! La Ciudad participa en el Programa del Estado de Maryland para el Control de Mosquitos, lo que comienza en junio y dura hasta septiembre. Empleados del Estado monitorizar la población de mosquitos adultos en Hyattsville. Si los mosquitos llegan a un cierto límite, el Estado realizará operaciones de fumigación los lunes después del anochecer. Además, la Ciudad reportará problemas con mosquitos al Estado cada semana. Para reportar un problema en su vecindario, por favor llamen al (301) 985-5000 o visiten a www.hyattsville.org/pests. En ese sitio también se pueden pedir una exención de servicios de control de mosquitos. Por favor tengan en cuenta que se deben pedir una nueva exención cada año, entregando la solicitación al Programa de Control de Mosquitos y a la Ciudad, también. Les informamos que la fumigación NO ES EFICAZ contra el mosquito tigre, lo cual puede ser prevalente en la Ciudad de Hyattsville. Controlar este parásito se requiere limpieza rutina, además de vaciar y enjuagar semanalmente los contenedores que retienen agua.
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MissFloribunda Dear Miss Floribunda, I love magnolias. I chose my house for the big white-flowered one in the backyard as well as two small pink-flowered ones in front. Spring before last, the flowers on the pink ones suddenly turned brown and dropped off much too soon. This year they seemed OK, but the white-flowered one doesn’t look well: there are a lot of brown leaves; the flowers were late; and there aren’t nearly as many as usual. Do you think it is diseased? The pink ones seem to have recovered on their own. Will that last? Will the white one recover? Can you tell me what has been going on and how much I should worry? Magnolia Malaise on Madison Street Dear Magnolia Malaise, My magnolia mentor, Esperanza Sweetbay, doubts that any of your magnolias have any disease. She recalls the damage done by that sudden and unseasonable freeze in late March of 2017. Your small, pink-flowered magnolias, probably Magnolia liliiflora (popularly known as a “tulip tree”) would have been
blooming then. Of course, we have to guess its identity because there are over 200 species of magnolias. A much taller pinkflowered magnolia common in our area is the saucer magnolia, Magnolia soulangeana, and also fairly prevalent is the lovely star magnolia, Magnolia stellata. The flowers of these spring-blooming magnolias were literally nipped in the bud by frost and turned brown that March. Esperanza assures me that this was just a temporary setback for these deciduous magnolias and that they
handle winter cold much better than do the evergreen magnolias. She assumes that the large whiteflowered magnolia you mention, would have been in bloom at the time you wrote your letter, is the rather tender Southern magnolia, or Magnolia grandiflora. Last autumn’s drought and the severe winter freezes that followed were hard on evergreen magnolias. Because your whiteflowered magnolia was already well-established before you moved into your house, it is doubtless mature enough to have
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the deep root system needed to survive dry as well as freezing weather. Esperanza says that if you see no damage to the bark of the tree, no serious damage has been done by the cold weather, and the winter burn you report on the leaves is a temporary problem that will go away when new leaves replace the old. Because magnolia leaves continue to transpire in winter but cannot draw up replacement moisture from the frozen earth, they dry up on those bright, windy days when they get no moisture from the atmosphere. You end up with ugly brown leaves for a while. However, owners of younger trees may see discoloration and cracking of the bark, which is an invitation to disease and pests. When the weather becomes cooler, they should apply horticultural oil to prevent insect predation. In very early spring, before the trees come out of dormancy, copper soap (copper octanoate) can be added to the oil and the trees re-treated to combat fungi and bacteria. Although using copper octanoate is an accepted organic recourse, it can be toxic at high levels, so be careful not to use too much so that it doesn’t leach into soil or groundwater. If you have
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a young tree that simply hasn’t pulled through, Esperanza recommends replacing it with a coldhardy magnolia such as Bracken’s Brown Beauty or Edith Bogue. As for the later blooming time of your Southern magnolias, it may have been affected by the oddly fluctuating temperatures of April (going from a high of 70 degrees down to a low of 35 degrees, and back up to a high of 85 degrees in less than a week) followed by an unusually rainy May. A little light fertilizer, 5-10-5, applied next spring should promote flowering without straining the resources of an already winter-stressed tree. Esperanza believes you have no reason to despair. In fact, the one thing all my expert gardening friends and relatives have in common is an attitude of cautious hope, bolstered by patience and good judgment. To meet gardeners with this positive attitude, come to the next meeting of the Hyattsville Horticultural Society at the home and native-plant garden of Elizabeth and Jerry MarshallBurgess at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 21. The address is 3500 Taylor Street, in nearby Brentwood.
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We’ll miss you, Police Chief Holland & Sgt. Johnson
The Hyattsville Life & Times wishes to thank both Police Chief Col. Douglas K. Holland and Sgt. Suzie Johnson for their service. Both retired from the Hyattsville City Police Department in July. Visit hyattsvillelife.com this month for the full story.
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MENTORING
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cording to their website, Northstar has spent almost 30 years providing weekly tutoring and regular mentoring activities to some of D.C.’s most underserved students. The site states, “The goal[s] of all Northstar activities are two-fold: to help students reach and exceed academic grade level requirements, and to help them along the path of personal success through the active and long-term support of a successful and caring adult.” According to Rollow’s research on Northstar, 85 percent of students in the program increased their math scores or reading scores by at least one letter grade during 2016-17, the most recent year for which data was available. Another reason the city chose Northstar, Rollow said, is because the organization is willing to build in additional best practices requested by city staff, including training mentors and tutors and fostering connections with students’ families. They were also willing to try and partner with local groups, such as a businesses, that could host students and mentors during a monthly outing and provide them with an inside look at how a business is run.
COURTESY OF NORTHSTAR TUTORING, D.C Northstar Tutoring has spent almost 30 years providing weekly tutoring and regular mentoring activities to some of D.C.ʼs most underserved students.
Rollow said that the new mentorship program will likely offer each student at least one weekly tutoring session and a monthly outing with their mentor-tutor. Students who want more than one weekly tutoring session may be matched with an additional tutor. According to Rollow, Mayor Candace Hollingsworth came up with the idea for Hyattsville to start a youth mentoring program. “She had a child in middle school. She was aware of the need,” he said. Planning for the program began as part of the 2018 budget process. Hollingsworth said in an email, “When I was elected in 2015, I wanted to create more opportunities for young people between the ages of 12 and 19. Mentor-
ing, athletic programs, and afterschool programs were always a part of what I envisioned to support that goal.” She went on to describe a 2016 listening session she hosted for eighth graders at Hyattsville Middle School. “The kids had a great time, they got to know city staff, and the perspectives they shared were important to me. Several students stood up to say that they would like help with finding mentors,” said Hollingsworth. Rollow also noted that the city’s Educational Committee hosts an annual meeting of local principals to assess schools’ needs. “Year after year, mentorship has come up as a need,” he said. Wrap-around tutor support, especially in math
and reading, has consistently been mentioned, as well. After the city council requested the fiscal year 2019 expansion of the city’s Teen Club, Rollow said that he and other city staff knew they would have the “backbone program” to support a mentorship program. Rollow described how Hyattsville City Police Sgt. Suzie Johnson launched the Teen Club over the past year. The club meets at Magruder Park three times a week over the summer and once weekly during the school year. According to Rollow, the city council is looking to expand the Teen Club by providing supplies and part-time staffing support. “Right now,” Rollow noted, “Suzie is doing it all on her own strength of will and spirit.” The council also wants to renovate a space at University Town Center (UTC) so an expanded teen program could be open five days a week throughout the year. (The target date for renovations is January 2019.) Depending on grant funding, the expanded teen program could meet at both Magruder Park and the UTC facility, and each site would provide transportation to participating students. The expanded teen program will focus on seventh through 10th grades, although it is open
to any middle-schooler and highschooler and their younger siblings. Any student in the youth program could participate in the mentorship program. “We’re excited,” said Rollow. “We’re looking forward to expanding the teen program, in general, and, hopefully, to pull[ing] in funding to launch the mentorship program.” When asked about her hopes for the mentoring program, Hollingsworth said, “I believe that this is a small — yet important — step towards connecting young people in our community with caring adults. Any number of young people participating in this program is a success in my book.” She continued, “A phenomenal success to me, however, would be a program with a waiting list of mentors waiting to be paired, an active schedule of events for mentees and mentors to connect, young people and adults recommending each other to the program, and the beginning of relationships that endure for the rest of the mentors’ and mentees’ lives.” The City of Hyattsville continues to seek volunteers for its youth mentorship program. If interested, please contact Sydney Cross at 240.825.5126 or at scross@hyattsville.org. In-kind donations are also welcome.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR July 18
Aviation Museum Happy Hour. $12 in advance, $15 at the door includes food. Ages 21 & over only. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr., College Park. 301.864.6029
July 21
Engineering 101. Learn what an engineer does and use the engineering design process to complete a task or challenge. Ages 9 and older. $5 includes museum admission. 2 to 4 p.m. College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr., College Park. 301.864.6029
July 23
Professional Development Summer Series. Trigger Warning: The Intersection of Cultural Competence and Digital Literacy in the Classroom. $30. Lunch provided. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Prince George’s African American Museum & Cultural Center, 4519 Rhode Island Ave., North Brentwood. Register at pgaamcc.org/professionaldevelopment.
July 25
Evening Yoga on the Grounds. Unwind and enjoy an hour of serenity and calm with Numi Yoga. Mats available on a first-come, first-served basis or bring your own. $10 per person. Children under 12 can practice alongside an adult. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Riversdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale Park. 301.864.0420 Jazz on the Lawn. Bring your picnic and a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the sounds of Seth Kibel. Free. 7 p.m. Riversdale House Museum, 4811 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale Park. 301.864.0420
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COURTESY OF RESIDENTS UNITED FOR FURRY FRIENDS A dog and its human pose for a photo at the Mutt Strut.
enforcement of animal control laws. According to Twohy, many residents are not aware of these laws or how to responsibly care for and protect their animals. One of RUFF’s main goals is for the City of Hyattsville to reinstate the position of animal control officer, which, according to Community Services and Public Information Officer Jake Rollow, was discontinued in the early 1990s. Animal control officers pick up dangerous and stray animals, investigate cases of animal cruelty and enforce animal control laws. Twohy said via email, “I believe it is up to the citizens of Hyattsville, the city officials of Hyattsville and the Hyattsville Police Department to collaboratively make that decision together whether or not an Animal Control Officer is reinstated. It is a community decision.” In a recent Speak Up HVL! survey, Hyattsville residents were asked to select their top
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three priorities from a list of 20 different topics. Based on 132 total responses, having an animal control officer was voted as the number one priority by citizens, receiving 46 votes, which was 10 more than the corridor development program, the second-place priority, received. Despite residents voicing their desire for an animal control officer, there might not be one in the near future. “The animal control position was not included in the FY-19 budget,” said Rollow via email. “Rather, the city administrator and chief of police met with Prince George’s County Animal Services Division to get a better understanding of how [the division] supports the city. That conversation continues, with a follow-up meeting pending to discuss how the county can increase its animal control support to the city.” In order to promote their main message of safety, RUFF is developing relationships with the city council, police department and the Prince George’s County Animal Control Division. Members of RUFF have been attending the Hyattsville Public Safety and Police Committee meetings to update them on animal control issues around the community because, according to Twohy, these kinds of issues often don’t get reported directly to the police. The City of Hyattsville established a LEASH UP! campaign last year after members of RUFF attended a Hyattsville Code Enforcement Committee meeting. “We suggested that better signage informing people of the
leash law and the potential for fines could help,” said Twohy. “Shortly afterwards, the LEASH UP! signs and posters began appearing.” “LEASH UP! is a great start and definitely advances our goal of educating and encouraging residents to be responsible pet owners and good neighbors,” said Grant Godfrey, an active RUFF member. He continued, “To be effective, the LEASH UP! message needs to be repeated, widespread and reinforced by reaching residents through a variety of sources.” RUFF has sponsored fun and engaging community events, including the Mutt Strut in University Park and Dogs for the Arts, to get their message across to residents. There are a few things that Hyattsville residents should remember in order to best take care of and protect their dogs, according to Twohy: “All dogs need to be leashed, collared and tagged for their own safety and the community’s.” She continued, “Hyattsville City Code section 52-1 defines control of a dog as being confined (fenced) on the owner’s property or else being on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Violations start at $100 for the first [offense]. Dog owners need to maintain their fences and make sure the fence is adequate to contain their dog. If there are incidents such as loose dogs, dog bites etc., [Prince George’s] Animal Control and Hyattsville Police should be called immediately.” Chris Tulp is a summer intern with the Hyattsville Life & Times.
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for its creative custom-made rectangular-shaped pizzas and is scheduled to open on Friday, July 13. Mezeh Mediterranean Grill, which specializes in fresh Mediterranean dishes, is slated to open on Wednesday, July 18. The restaurants will join the lineup of fast-dining spots located along the East-West Highway side of the mall between Target and the food court: Five Guys, which relocated to the mall from its location near the movie theatre on America Boulevard earlier this year; and Chipotle, which opened in June. Another family-style dining option is expected to join Outback Steakhouse and Olive Garden very soon. PREIT was unable to confirm the name of the restaurant as of press time. Expanded dining options are just one part of the renovation. At the end of June, retailer Five Below opened in a new building next to TJ Maxx. PREIT also made changes to the exterior of the mall to enhance its curb appeal. Shoppers will notice the repaved parking lot and the neon MPG logo installed along the EastWest Highway side of the building. A new entry sign will be going up soon next to Outback Steakhouse. Phase two of the mall’s renovation added new retailers: ULTA Beauty, Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW), Pandora, ALEX and ANI, and, most recently, Express Factory Outlet. According to Express Factory
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Outlet’s store manager Taylor Smallwood, the new store is different from the typical Express. He described how an outlet store does not keep a lot of items in inventory and everything available for purchase is out on the floor. In May, PREIT made the announcement that fashion retailer Forever 21 will join the retail mix in the fall of 2019 with an 8,000-square-foot store. Some of the mall’s longtime retailers have temporarily closed their doors to invest in a makeover or to relocate. Healthy Magic is now near the elevators by Target, retailer Olive Ole reopened next to The Children’s Place after a renovation, and Lane Bryant is now located across from Victoria’s Secret/Pink. Planet Fitness closed for renovations and equipment upgrades. “With a diverse mix of tenants across retail, dining and experiential, MPG continues to be a stand-out property in our portfolio with sales of $513 per square foot, exhibiting 6 percent growth before many of these additions have opened,” said Joseph F. Coradino, CEO of PREIT, in a press release. During a special tour of the mall, Marketing Director Victoria Clark shared with the Hyattsville Life & Times elements of the renovation shoppers might not notice, including free Wi-Fi access, new seating throughout the mall
“We are getting customers from Silver Spring for reasons such as free parking. People in Adelphi are coming to the mall, and DSW brought them to this mall.” — Victoria Clark Marketing Director
with tables that feature sockets for cell phone charging, increased lighting and upgraded fixtures, new ceiling tiles and additional security cameras. New flooring is on the horizon, as well. Even on a Tuesday evening, the mall was bustling with shoppers. According to Clark, the high foot traffic isn’t unusual for MPG, as the new stores and renovations are attracting more shoppers. “We are getting customers from Silver Spring for reasons such as free parking. People in Adelphi are coming to the mall, and DSW brought them to this mall,” said Clark. Last fall, PREIT estimated investing $25 million dollars in the mall. In spring 2018 that investment increased, with
good reason. “Ultimately, we turned over more of the tenancy than expected and did more work to the common area than planned,” said Heather Crowell, senior vice president of Strategy and Communication for PREIT. “As part of our $30 million redevelopment project, we’re focused on reimagining the mall experience at the property by bringing in tenants that offer a diverse range of concepts. This includes new-to-market, such as &pizza, or relocated and revitalized tenants. We’ve also kept a pulse on the trending fast-fashion and off-price retail segments, adding Five Below, Express and Forever 21 to further appeal to shoppers’ evolving behaviors.”
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