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Recent coverage of Hyattsville from local and regional media.

The Washington Informercity treasurer resignation and election candidate

Prince George's County Updates: Hyattsville Treasurer Resigns; Tonya Sweat Running as Write-In Candidate

Prince George's County Updates: Hyattsville Treasurer Resigns; Tonya Sweat Running as Write-In Candidate The Washington Informer

Oct 2, 2026

Streetcar Suburbs Publishingtreasurer resignation following audit

Hyattsville treasurer resigns following audit release

Hyattsville treasurer resigns following audit release Streetcar Suburbs Publishing

Aug 27, 2026

WTOP Newsproposed ICE facility opposition

Dozens rally against proposed ICE facility in Hyattsville

Dozens rally against proposed ICE facility in Hyattsville WTOP News

Feb 19, 2026

WJLApolice misconduct allegation

Hyattsville police officer accused of raping child

Hyattsville police officer accused of raping child WJLA

Nov 20, 2025

WTOP Newspolice officer criminal charges

Hyattsville police officer charged with rape, sexual abuse of child

Hyattsville police officer charged with rape, sexual abuse of child WTOP News

Nov 20, 2025

WTOP NewsCSX derailment reimbursement negotiations

A year later, Hyattsville and CSX closer to deal on reimbursement following big train derailment

A year later, Hyattsville and CSX closer to deal on reimbursement following big train derailment WTOP News

Sep 19, 2024

Streetcar Suburbs Publishingcouncilmember ward residency

Hyattsville councilmember bought home outside the ward that he represents

Hyattsville councilmember bought home outside the ward that he represents Streetcar Suburbs Publishing

Jun 5, 2024

Route Fiftypublic restrooms

Cities struggle to solve the public restroom problem

Cities struggle to solve the public restroom problem Route Fifty

Aug 28, 2023

DCistpublic corruption allegation

Late Hyattsville Mayor Accused Of Embezzling Funds From D.C. Charter School Network

Late Hyattsville Mayor Accused Of Embezzling Funds From D.C. Charter School Network DCist

Aug 30, 2022

WJLApublic safety incident

Shots fired after dispute at Northwestern HS football field in Hyattsville: Police

Shots fired after dispute at Northwestern HS football field in Hyattsville: Police WJLA

Apr 26, 2022

AFRO Newsdeath of mayor

Remembering Hyattsville Mayor Kevin Ward

Remembering Hyattsville Mayor Kevin Ward AFRO News

Feb 10, 2022

The Washington Postmayor's death

A beloved mayor’s suicide devastated his city and left an agonizing question: Why?

A beloved mayor’s suicide devastated his city and left an agonizing question: Why? The Washington Post

Feb 3, 2022

Community pulse

Noise and Gunfire Near Buchanan Street

Ranked Choice Voting and City Finances

Immigrant Relief Fund and RCV

Immigrant Emergency Relief Fund

City Financial Oversight

RCV and Immigrant Relief Fund

Noise and Gunfire Near Burlington Road

Relief Fund, RCV and Environmental Depot

Flock privacy and ranked choice voting

Bird City designation

Flock and Bird City

Audit response and treatment of city administrator

Audits and city administrator

Accessibility and disability inclusion

Flock ALPR contract

City Administrator Douglas / finances

Flock, ranked choice voting, Bird City

Ranked choice voting and Bird City

Council's handling of administrator/audit questions

Trail connections, balanced budget, Bird City

City Administrator Tracy Douglas / audits

Support for City Administrator Douglas

Support for City Administrator Douglas / Bird City

Bird City and city administrator

Flock cameras, police budget, PIA fees

FY24 restatement and possible forensic audit

Financial management and possible forensic examination

Ranked choice voting and Flock cameras

Ranked choice voting, Flock cameras, and budget transparency

RCV referendum, Flock contract, mental health

Balanced FY28 budget and financial oversight

Suicide prevention month

Ranked choice voting, accountability, and reform

Ranked choice voting and financial audits

City audit situation and treasurer transition

Committee membership interest

FY24 audit and finance operations

Finances / enforcement / leadership

Credit rating / budget

Public comment rules

In-person meetings / treasurer status

ICE / Flock cameras

ICE letter / Flock cameras

Audit corrective actions

RCV / ICE / meetings

ICE / transparency / meetings

ICE expansion at 6505 Belcrest Rd

RCV / city finances

Meetings format / finances

City finances / treasurer status