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The matter stems from misgivings among City Council about the closing hours for the city’s newest alcohol-serving establishment: the newly-opened Savor food hall at 3807 Rhode Island Avenue.
An overview of the political winds tilting against Gov. Larry Hogan’s plan to widen the Beltway. We also have a smattering of weather-response stories from news outlets around the region.
Required Reading is a simple, daily roundup of news coverage relevant to Prince George’s County and its Route 1 communities. In our Jan. 10, 2019, edition: Prince George’s County sees fourth homicide of the year; A tire store closes in the heart of rapidly redeveloping downtown Hyattsville, plus more stories below:
Prince George’s County marks 4th homicide this year- The Washington Post
Tire Place shuts down for good – The Hyattsville Life & Times
DC woman wins thousands at MGM, and loses it all over casino typo – WTTG
Judge rules man accused of burning Bowie city cars can’t stand trial -Capital Gazette
Baltimore’s Horseshoe Casino posts only revenue decline among Maryland casinos in December – Baltimore Business Journal
Education funding, minimum wage at forefront of 2019 Maryland legislative session -The Washington Informer
Interest in food trucks seems to be on the rise in the Route 1 corridor. Hyattsville City Council has approved a resolution supporting an application to operate a “food truck hub” on Rhode Island Ave. Similarly, Mount Rainier city officials discussed applying to become a food truck hub at their Dec. 18, 2018 Council meeting.
In our Jan. 7, 2019 edition: Prince George’s County Police Department has more troubling news as an officer is suspended over an allegation of inappropriate touching. We also have an update on the opening of a hotly-anticipated Mount Rainier restaurant, and a preview of the upcoming legislative session.
Required reading is a simple, daily roundup of news and views relevant to Prince George’s County and its Route 1 communities. In our Dec. 20, 2018 edition: Can you hear me now? Cell phone service comes our neck of the Green Line; Stadium drama; And a University of Maryland philosopher gives the lowdown on our current understanding of the nature of the conscious mind. Metro tunnels get cell service between College Park, Fort Totten – Popville
Stadium wars erupt over Redskins move – The Washington Post
Maryland philosopher: Consciousness is tied to brain’s ability to predict – Scientific American
Career planning helps Prince George’s middle schoolers perpare for the future – Education Dive
Beltway Plaza may lose what makes it unique – The Hyattsville Wire
Photos: Hyattsville’s Ship With a Cop 2018 event – Hyattsville Life & Times
Maryland ends contract with Russian election firm – WUSA
Maryland officials delay Kirwan report – The Washington Informer
Maryland asks court to affirm Obamacare – The Wall Street Journal
Terps football plays catch-up on recruiting – The Washington Post
Critical structural issues are affecting a Mount Rainier mixed-use affordable housing complex for working artists. Mount Rainier city officials criticized county building inspectors for approving work they allege has since been revealed to be below-standard. As a result, Mount Rainier city officials now want to be reimbursed by county officials for engineering assessments paid for by the city and carried out to gain a better understanding of the problems facing the building.
The building is the Artist Lofts affordable housing complex at 3311 Rhode Island Avenue in downtown Mount Rainier. It opened in 2004. It’s a four-story building that includes 44 affordably-priced live-work apartment units for artists and ground floor retail.
Mount Rainier City Council is exploring what it would take to become a “food truck hub” in Prince George’s County.
The idea is the brainchild of Mount Rainier attorney and entrepreneur Michael Davis. His idea is such a hub could bring additional foot traffic to the city’s downtown core while also providing an opportunity for mobile restaurateurs to ply their trade. At its Dec. 18, 2018 meeting, Davis pitched Mount Rainier City Council on the idea.
Required Reading is a simple, daily roundup of news coverage from other outlets relevant to Prince George’s County and its Route 1 communities. In our Dec. 10, 2018, edition: Maryland’s medical marijuana market is doing very well, new faces on the school board, and Prince George’s County hopes to cash in on Amazon’s HQ2 moves. Maryland medical marijuana market booms in first year (The Baltimore Sun)
Prince George’s could still be ‘winner’ despite losing Amazon HQ2 hunt (The Washington Post)
Alsobrooks takes her place in history (Black Press USA)
Redskins work Congress on stadium provision in spending bill (The Washington Post)
Maryland man makes mark with weaves for men (Associated Press)
School bush crash injures 19 middle schoolers (WTOP)
Purple Line construction continues as UMD postpones new parking garage (The Diamondback)
Millennials join the school board (The Washington Post)
A developer has assembled a contiguous block of properties in downtown Hyattsville with the intention to redevelop it. The properties are just south of the EYA Arts District development and across the street from the proposed Hyattsville Armory development. But according to a senior Hyattsville economic development official, plans for the property have yet to be fleshed out. Further complicating matters are the city’s own long-term – but still fuzzy – plans for the area, such as a potential need for a new municipal building or parking garage. According to state property records, a series of holding companies registered to College Park resident Phillip Attia now owns the buildings fronting the eastern side of Baltimore Avenue’s 5200 and 5300 blocks.