Hyattsville Happenings

We’re closing out Hispanic Heritage Month with a treat! October’s Council Recap is brought to you in Spanish by our Bilingual Communications Specialist, Eliani Lumbreras. Non-Spanish speakers can follow along with the transcript below. Enjoy!This episode comes from our popular Council Recap video series! Find the rest of the series at ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/cityofhyattsville⁠⁠⁠⁠.Transcript:Quianna: Hello Hyattsville! For your October Council Recap we have a special treat – we’re closing out Hispanic Heritage Month with a recap in Spanish with our Communications Specialist, Eliani Lumbreras! Welcome Eliani!Eliani: Thank you!Quianna: If you’re not a Spanish speaker, don’t worry – you can follow along in English in the captions. Take it away Eliani!Eliani: This October Council heard updates on road improvement projects from our Department of Public Works. The presentation covered status updates for traffic calming projects started by resident petitions, as well as larger multi street projects like the Jamestown Road Green Street. Projects have been divided into phases and will be completed across multiple Fiscal Years. You can learn more about all of the City’s street projects on our Streets web page. To get started, Council authorized a contract to fix several sidewalks in Ward 4 where trip hazards have been identified. Eliani: At the October 12 Meeting, Council approved a resolution to pursue Bird City Maryland status. Led by Hyattsville’s Environment Committee, this initiative seeks to educate the public and implement policies and practices that protect bird habitats. Birds are critical components of a healthy ecosystem, so a community that is healthier for birds is healthier for people too! You can learn more about this project on our Environmental Education website.Eliani: Finally, on October 26 Council heard a presentation from the Board of Supervisors of Elections about the pros and cons of using Ranked Choice Voting or RCV. The Election Board provided Council with research and guidance as they decide whether or not to modify City elections to use this voting method. Council will now consider if they should add a question about RCV as referendum on the 2027 City Election ballot. A final decision will be made by the end of the year.Quianna: Gracias Eliani! Thanks to everyone for joining this special Council Recap and we’ll see you again in November.Eliani: Hasta la proxima!Show Notes:Streets web pate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.hyattsville.org/streets⁠⁠⁠Bird City details: ⁠www.hyattsville.org/enviro-education⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hyattsville Happenings is back with another episode, this time featuring a conversation with Youth Advisory Council Member Briseyda Granados and Youth Programs Manager Josabeth Segura about the new Teen Center and the importance of dedicated spaces for Hyattsville’s young community members. Podcast hosts:Cindy Zork, City Communications ManagerJim Bathurst, City Communications SupervisorEliani Lumbreras, City Communications SpecialistPodcast guests (in order of appearance):Briseyda Granados, City of Hyattsville Youth Advisory Council MemberJosabeth Segura, Youth Programs Manager, City of Hyattsville Community Services DepartmentDealon Lacroix, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Hyattsville Department of Public WorksShow Notes:Fiscal 2024 Audit: ⁠⁠⁠www.hyattsville.org/budget⁠⁠⁠City Calendar: www.hyattsville.org/calendarVisit Hyattsville: www.hyattsville.org/visitHyattsville Youth Programs: www.hyattsville.org/teen-centerCapital Improvements web page: ⁠⁠www.hyattsville.org/capitalprojects⁠⁠Podcast transcripts available at ⁠⁠www.hyattsville.org/stayconnected

Take three minutes to catch up on City Council’s recent discussions about Hyattsville’s Fiscal 2024 audit, automatic license plate readers, the City’s new Climate Action Plan, and more with the September Council Recap!This episode comes from our popular Council Recap video series! Find the rest of the series at ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/cityofhyattsville⁠⁠⁠.Show Notes:Fiscal 2024 Audit: ⁠⁠⁠www.hyattsville.org/budget⁠⁠Climate Action Plan: www.hyattsville.org/enviro-education⁠Council Meeting Schedule: ⁠⁠www.hyattsville.org/meetings

Every fall and spring, Driskell Park turns into an expanse of soccer fields on Saturday mornings. Since 2018 Hyattsville resident Jared Marx has helped shepherd thousands of families through the PGSI HMB soccer league, which coordinates with the City and Prince George's County Public Schools to host games and practices on public fields.Listen to our conversation with Jared to learn what makes this league special and how local families can get involved!Watch a video version of the interview on our YouTube page! ⁠⁠youtube.com/cityofhyattsville⁠⁠Show Notes:HMB PGSI Soccer: https://pgsisoccer.sportngin.com/

Quianna and Cindy are braving the heat to bring you news in the June and July Council Recap! Learn more about this summer’s Council meetings, including the passage of the Fiscal 2027 budget, new committees, and a discussion about ADU’s.This episode comes from our popular Council Recap video series! Find the rest of the series at ⁠⁠youtube.com/cityofhyattsville⁠⁠.Show Notes:Fiscal 2027 Budget: ⁠⁠www.hyattsville.org/budget⁠City Committee Opportunities: ⁠www.hyattsville.org/committeesPrince George's County Accessory Dwelling Units Task Force: pgccouncil.us/1093/Accessory-Dwelling-Units-Task-ForceVisit Hyattsville!: ⁠www.hyattsville.org/visit

This spring, the City adopted its 2026 - 2031 Strategic Plan, “Stepping Forward”. The plan champions lively neighborhoods, reliable infrastructure, environmental stewardship, thriving local businesses, affordable housing, and exceptional public services.Hear from Hyattsville’s City Planner, Chloe Kauffman, about the development of the plan and how it will guide City decision making in this Hyattsville Spotlight video!Watch a video version of the interview on our YouTube page! ⁠youtube.com/cityofhyattsville⁠Show Notes:Strategic Plan: ⁠www.hyattsville.org/strategicplan

Pop in your headphones and get caught up on summer in the City with the new edition of the Hyattsville Happenings podcast! Learn about upcoming events and programs and dive deep on the City’s new Golden Voices oral history project in partnership with the Hyattsville Branch Library.Podcast hosts:Cindy Zork, City Communications ManagerJim Bathurst, City Communications CoordinatorEliani Lumbreras, City Communications SpecialistPodcast guests (in order of appearance):Marci LeFevre, Aging & Wellness Services Manager, City of Hyattsville Community Services DepartmentHeather Jackson, Area Director, Prince George's County Memorial Library SystemSekour Mason, GIS Technician, City of Hyattsville Community, Business, and Economic Development DepartmentShow Notes:Fiscal 2027 Budget: ⁠⁠www.hyattsville.org/budget⁠⁠Capital Improvements web page: ⁠www.hyattsville.org/capitalprojects⁠Communications web page: www.hyattsville.org/stayconnectedAging & Wellness Services and the Golden Voices Oral History Project: ⁠www.hyattsville.org/seniors⁠FAQ Board: ⁠⁠www.hellohyattsville.com⁠⁠Residency verification map: ⁠www.hyattsville.org/isithyattsville⁠Visit Hyattsville: ⁠www.hyattsville.org/visitPodcast transcripts available at ⁠www.hyattsville.org/stayconnected

Listen to Communications Manager Cindy Zork and Deputy City Clerk Quianna Taylor as they recap the May 2026 City Council meetings.This episode comes from our popular Council Recap video series! Find the rest of the series at ⁠youtube.com/cityofhyattsville⁠.Show Notes:Fiscal 2027 Budget: ⁠www.hyattsville.org/budgetTrolley Trail Day: www.trolleytrailday.orgFormula 2024 Plan: pgparks.com/reportsTraffic Calming Projects: www.hyattsville.org/streetsSummer Jams: www.hyattsville.org/summerjam

New series: Hyattsville Spotlight! We’re diving deep into some of the projects and people making change happen in Hyattsville. Listen to our interview with Hyattsville’s Race & Equity Officer Shakira Louimarre to learn more about the City’s Race and Equity Plan and her hopes for Hyattsville’s future.Watch a video version of the interview on our YouTube page! youtube.com/cityofhyattsvilleShow Notes:Equity Resources: www.hyattsville.org/equity

Listen to Communications Manager Cindy Zork and Deputy City Clerk Quianna Taylor as they recap the April 2026 City Council meetings.This episode comes from our popular Council Recap video series! Find the rest of the series at ⁠⁠youtube.com/cityofhyattsville⁠⁠.Show Notes:Fiscal 2027 Budget: www.hyattsville.org/budget