Not long ago, Hyattsville City Councilmember Kevin Nisbett (Ward 5) made a statement that most neighbors would find completely unremarkable but would make many other county residents quite jealous. During...
Now that Earth Day (April 22, 2026) has passed, it’s worth considering how we can, as Americans and residents of Laurel, continue a collective effort to celebrate America 250 by caring for and monitoring...
Across the nation, cities, including Hyattsville and Mount Rainier, have embraced artworks painted directly on streets as a technique to calm traffic and beautify communities. In our February “Science...
According to Zero Deaths Maryland, speeding, distracted driving and other factors drove fatal crashes up 16% between 2019 and 2023 (the latest full year for which data is available). And Prince...
When Science of the City began investigating barriers that people with disabilities face, neighbors mentioned inaccessible buildings, such as the Hyattsville Post Office on Gallatin Street. We also...
In September, “Science of the City” began exploring some of the barriers facing people with limited mobility. Utility poles and hydrants in the middle of sidewalks are one kind of barrier. Additionally,...
In recent years, the towns along Route 1 between D.C. and the Beltway have put time, effort, and money into becoming safer and more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists. However, when “Science of...
This series was partly supported by an Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellowship from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The first four articles focused on keeping food waste out of landfills...
This is the fourth in a series of articles exploring landfills, food waste and methane emissions in Prince George’s County and neighboring jurisdictions. The series is partly supported by an Environmental...
By Paul Ruffins
The multi-columned mansions of the University of Maryland’s (UMD) Fraternity Row are an iconic symbol of collegiate life, a symbol that graces many campuses throughout the...
