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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hyattsville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Health and wellness fair and zombie run
The council announced dates and times for an upcoming health and wellness fair and a zombie run — fun, free community events for local families to check out.
Discretionary Fund Grants to Community Events
Sixteen small grants went out across all wards — funding 988 suicide-prevention signage, community events, a Pride celebration, bike helmets, World Cup watch parties, and a college food pantry.
M-NCPPC Recreation Grant and Historic Preservation Grant
Two grant items were on the consent agenda: a $50,000 county recreation grant and a $6,850 historic preservation grant for an architectural schematic design package.
'Mayor for a Day' program
Councilmember Barnes proposed a 'Mayor for a Day' program; the Council discussed expanding it and may send the idea to the Youth Advisory Council for input.