Hyattsville Life & Times

08/22/2026

Data centers are taking over the United States—literally and figuratively. Jurisdictions in every state are debating either approving or limiting the structures, and the industry has about 2,000 planned or in development.

We wanted to hear what Hyattsville residents think about the issue.

Produce by Syd🦋

08/20/2026

Data center moratoriums under pressure in Prince George's County

Temporary bans on data centers in Prince George’s County are under pressure from all sides. Due to the increasing use of artificial intelligence, the construction of data centers that store computer servers is accelerating. The development of these structures has increased local tax revenue in som...

08/12/2026

A lil’ bit o’ fun at the National Night Out…

08/09/2026

The Life & Times attended the National Night Out community-building campaign. It had food, fun and lots and lots of dancing!!!💃🏾

08/06/2026

Miss Floribunda: Checking out chicory

As I drive to work, I have noticed some beautiful flowers on the roadsides that look like blue daisies. Do you know what they are? I never see them in any gardens, so I wonder if they are poisonous. I’ll bet your Aunt Sioux or Wendy Wildflower, who seem to know all about native plants,...

08/04/2026

Where in the world (or in this case, the city) is the Hyattsville Life & Times?

Tell us in the comments ( it’s an easy one).

08/03/2026

Video: Is there more to consider with traffic camera surveillance?

Caption: Speed and stop sign cameras are a familiar sight for those who drive on the daily. These cameras are notoriously placed in residential areas to ensure drivers are stopping or adhering to the posted speed limits. However, a less familiar sight are flock cameras, a form of automated license p...

08/02/2026

Speed and stop sign cameras are a familiar sight for those who drive on the daily. These cameras are placed in residential areas to ensure drivers are stopping or adhering to the posted speed limits.

But the cameras are controversial, raising privacy concerns as well as the potential for misuse.

The Hyattsville Life and Times wanted to hear some local opinions, so we sent a reporter out into the community to interview some of our neighbors.

Produced by Sydney Ware.

08/02/2026

Hyattsville’s speed cameras show results, residents say city could do more

The City of Hyattsville launched its automated speed enforcement program in 2013 with a goal of reducing speeding, but while data show some success in limiting speeding and accidents, some residents still have concerns. The enforcement cameras photograph the rear license plate of vehicles that excee...

07/31/2026

Photo Dump: The first Hyattsville Summer Jam of 2026

Hyattsville residents recently had the opportunity to enjoy the city’s “Backyard BBQ” themed Summer Jam party, which took place on July 24 at the Hyattsville Municipal Building. Postponed from the original July 17 date because of the Canadian wildfire smoke, the event featured music and a perf...