INBOX: City of Mount Rainier to hold public meeting on what residents want out of city manager. Details - mountrainiermd.org/Home/Component…

Tweeting live, City of Hyattsville prepares to swear-in new Mayor and Council against a deafening chorus of #BroodX cicadas. #Magicicada

The controversy highlights Mount Rainier Councilor Scott Cecil’s willingness to air grievances in ways most hyper local politicians tend to avoid. While it’s garnered him attention, it’s also strained his Council relationships. route1reporter.com/2021/06/14/mou…

A Maryland legislator has asked the Mount Rainier Ethics Commission to look into Pepco’s lobbying relationship with former Mayor Malinda Miles during her closing months in office. route1reporter.com/2021/06/23/for…

#ICYMI MoCo Del. Al Carr raised concerns about how Pepco solicited Malinda Miles support for the energy company’s pending application before the Maryland Public Service Commission to raise electric rates over the next several years. route1reporter.com/2021/06/23/for…

Engine 1 responded first due for a house fire in the 4000 block of Ingraham Street in Hyattsville early this morning. The engine company knocked the fire and returned to service after operating for about three hours. #HV1FD #Hyattsville

Prince George’s County Council approved a measure calling for the completion of the planned Capital Trails Network of hiker-biker paths throughout the county. route1reporter.com/2021/06/28/pri…

Back from vacation and easing my way back into the local news cycle. First up! The Satanic Temple designates the Bladensburg Peace Cross as a 'Satanic monument' route1reporter.com/2021/07/12/pea…

The lawsuit, from We Are CASA and several tenants, alleges the owners of the Langley Park apartment complexes discriminate against black and brown residents through systemic neglect and poor maintenance. route1reporter.com/2021/07/19/lan…

A developer plans to build a 316-unit mixed-use apartment building in Hyattsville near the Prince George’s Plaza Metro Station. route1reporter.com/2021/07/20/dev…

After searching for nearly two years, City of Mount Rainier has hired a permanent city manager in Kourosh Kamali, director of the city’s Department of Public Works. The decision ends a recruiting effort that began in late 2019. route1reporter.com/2021/07/27/mou…

This morning, Kourosh Kamali took the City Manager Oath at City Hall. We wish Mr. Kamali all the best as he starts his first week as the City's new City Manager! Pictured L to R: Mrs. Kamali, Mr. Kamali, Mayor Celina R. Benitez

Detailed plans for an ambitious redevelopment of Beltway Plaza will soon be weighed by the Prince George’s County Planning Board. route1reporter.com/2021/08/19/pha…

Hyattsville’s Next Chief of Police is Top Cop at Cheverly Police Department route1reporter.com/2021/09/07/hya…

Hyattsville Council Endorses Plans for 316 Apartments route1reporter.com/2021/09/20/hya…

Breaking news: Mount Rainier City Councilor Scott Cecil says he is resigning in protest, saying his fellow Council members failed “to sufficiently engage in oversight” related to the 2019 shooting of Leonard Shand in Hyattsville. Video: youtu.be/jTAd5V8bkxk

$75,000 College Park Grant Brings Shop Made in D.C. to New City Hall route1reporter.com/2021/10/13/750…

College Park City Council Slams Prince George’s Redistricting Proposal route1reporter.com/2021/10/19/col…

Applications are now open for personal services E-Business Grant. This program will provide $5,000 in grant funding. Applications open 10/25/21 - 11/5/2021 To learn more visit: pgcedc.com/ebusiness

Route 1 Reporter mourns the loss of Hyattsville Mayor Kevin Ward. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It’s an immeasurable tragedy. Please, if you or anyone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 18002738255.