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Greenbelt

Development notes: Three major Route 1 projects moving through pipeline

By Michael Theis | October 15, 2019

A trio of major real-estate development projects – two in Hyattsville and one in Greenbelt – are making their way through Prince George’s County’s development review process. For starters, developers have submitted detailed site plans for approval by Prince George’s County planning authorities for a 350-unit multifamily building near the Greenbelt Metro and the intersection of Cherrywood Lane and Edmonston Road. Route 1 Reporter first wrote about this project back in July, when the developers were seeking approval of their preliminary plan of subdivision, a procedural step where property lines are redrawn or consolidated to accommodate new development. The preliminary plan was approved by planning officials last week. For developer NRP Group LLC, a new face in the D.C. development scene, the project is only its second in region. NRP Group LLC is a large Cleveland-based developer, property management and real estate investment company with a large portfolio.

Hyattsville

At Leonard Shand’s vigil, activists push for accountability from police

By Michael Theis | October 9, 2019

A mixture of righteous anger, sorrow and radical activism permeated a vigil held last night to demand justice and accountability for Leonard Shand, the 49-year-old African American man killed by 10 police officers in Hyattsville last month.

College Park

Trolley Trail gap update: Construction could start by Fall 2020

By Michael Theis | October 8, 2019

Officials from Maryland’s State Highway Administration say construction on the “missing link” in the Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail could be underway by next year, if all goes according to plan.

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Hyattsville Council offers condolences for Leonard Shand’s death, asks patience from public

By Michael Theis | October 8, 2019

In the first City Council meeting since the fatal police shooting of Leonard Shand last month in Hyattsville, city officials expressed sadness over Shand’s death, even holding a brief moment of silence to commemorate him, but offered no new information about the incident.

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Street Justice: Maryland Lowers speed limits on some Prince George’s roads

By Contributing writer | October 7, 2019

In March, the state agency made speed reductions, narrowed lanes to induce slower car speeds, and implemented safer pedestrian crossings. Lowering speed limits is a mix of engineering and enforcement, but in practice mostly the latter. Without a design change, you need something to change driver behavior; and that’s a cop or camera.

Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier Council Rundown: Chief is interim city manager; Indigenous People’s day passes; 3200 Rhode Island Avenue

By Michael Theis | October 7, 2019

Route 1 Reporter has had a chance to get caught up on last week’s Mount Rainier City Council meeting. Here’s the top stories:

Hyattsville

ACLU: Hyattsville police shooting part of troubling pattern

By Contributing writer | October 6, 2019

The fatal police shooting of Leonard Shand in Hyattsville was the most recent case of what an American Civil Liberties Union legal associate says is an ongoing failure by Maryland police departments to de-escalate situations with people who may have mental health issues.

Hyattsville

Police story of Leonard Shand’s death called into question by city official

By Michael Theis | October 2, 2019

Hyattsville City Councilor Joseph Solomon has called into question major aspects of the police narrative surrounding last week’s fatal police shooting of Leonard Shand.

College Park

Council previews: Indigenous People’s Day, big property sale for Mt. Rainier?; College Park tackles “unruly” gatherings

By Michael Theis | October 1, 2019

It sure looks like Mount Rainier’s about to sell 3200 Rhode Island Avenue.

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UPDATE: Police ID officers involved in Hyattsville shooting; Community meeting scheduled

By Michael Theis | September 30, 2019

Officials with the Prince George’s County Police Department, the Hyattsville City Police Department and the Mount Rainier Police Department have identified the officers who fired their guns during last week’s fatal police shooting of Leonard Shand.