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Email us!  Add your own event to our calendar here A Takoma Park art studio for children and adults is opening a second location in Hyattsville Located at 4214 Gallatin St., in the former CAMPspace location across the street from the Masonic Lodge, The Loft offers art classes for preschoolers through tweens and adults The classes typically meet weekly for six weeks and range from drawing to printing to sculpture and knitting Courses for pre-schoolers meet during the day while those for tweens tend to meet in the early evening There are also BYOB nighttime classes for adults to get help with their own projects and experiment with new materials as well as onetime events on more complicated subjects such as gel plate printing or tapestry weaving a neighborhood art space in Capitol Hill aimed at young children it reopened as The Loft Collective in 2021 with expanded offerings for older students Help the Hyattsville Wire find the best places for “date night” on the Route 1 corridor. Share your favorites here. I grew up in Hyattsville 1950s through mid-1970s This space is also the former location of Harvey Dairy back in the 1930s My father was the plant manager and made his career with the dairy until they closed their Brentwood plant in 1976 My older siblings and myself attended the old Gallatin Primary School across the street So sad that sweet school burned years ago but such a nice use of the space with park and playground I have a photo of my father standing in front of this building taken in the early 1930s This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Help support the Wire through a one-time donation or as a monthly subscriber here You can now share your own news release on the Wire through a paid sponsored post. Submit your post here Canvas Apartments in Hyattsville to Open June 7 The Loft Coming to Former CAMPspace Location in Hyattsville Le Fantome Food Hall in Riverdale Park Has Closed Hyattsville Gets Two Artsy New Bus Shelters Near Route 1 Big Fish Brings Seafood to miXt Food Hall in Brentwood Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email © 2025 The Hyattsville Wire | All Rights Reserved | news@hyattsvillewire.com Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive Streetcar Suburbs Publishing Inc.501(c)(3) non-profit publisher of the Hyattsville Life & Times © Copyright 2024 Streetcar Suburbs Publishing Inc (7News) — Maryland Natural Resources Police officers seized two live American alligators from a Hyattsville apartment after receiving a report about the illegal animals when authorities were alerted to the presence of the alligators Officials said a 28-year-old man from Washington was charged with illegal importation and possession of the two animals Both alligators were seized and relocated to wildlife education centers The man also faces up to $2,000 in fines if convicted American alligators are illegal to own in Maryland without proper permits, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources WASHINGTON (7News) — A Guatemalan man was arrested by the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after he was charged in connection with the death of his brother in Prince George's County Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) officials arrived at the 500 block of Shady Glen Drive at 11:30 p.m to investigate reports of a physical fight 32-year-old Rene Pop-Chub pushed his brother Cristantos hit his head during the fall and died Pop-Chub reentered the United States for a third time on an unknown date PGPD officials arrested Pop-Chub following the fight on Aug ICE Baltimore lodged an immigration detainer with the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections (PGCDC) on Oct The agency added that PGCDC declined to honor ICE’s immigration detainer and released Pop-Chub from custody on April 8 Pop-Chub's next court date was scheduled for April 16 to decide whether or not he would be detained before a bail hearing ICE Baltimore arrested Pop-Chub in Hyattsville and issued him a notice of intent to reinstate a prior order of removal Pop-Chub has been transferred to the custody of the U.S "We want to be clear: we called ICE upon Mr Pop-Chub's release because he had a prior conviction for involuntary manslaughter Contrary to any suggestion that ICE was denied access — an ICE agent was on-site the day of Mr Pop-Chub’s release and did communicate with PGCDOC staff "Prince George’s County remains committed to working with our federal partners within the bounds of the law and in a manner that protects the constitutional rights of all individuals in our custody." Prince George’s County Council voted unanimously to bar all county agencies from working with ICE unless individuals in question were faced with criminal warrants Prince George's County Department of Police officially codified its policy of only working with U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement if an individual is wanted on a criminal immigration warrant or in connection with certain suspected crimes This decision came after then-Police Chief Hank Stawinski told The Washington Post that officers were alerting federal agencies about an individual's immigration status after they were stopped for non-criminal matters One example the Post cites was an undocumented woman who was placed in deportation proceedings after she was rear-ended in Hyattsville in 2019 The White House Office of Communications released the following statement on the case: "So-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions endanger the lives of the Americans who live there "The latest example comes in Prince George’s County then released back onto the streets despite an ICE immigration detainer request — a result of the county’s insane “sanctuary” policies ICE eventually arrested the illegal immigrant and he’ll soon be on his way back to Guatemala "The negligence of leftist politicians is putting lives at risk (7News) — A leaking propane tank near downtown Hyattsville briefly caused lane closures and a response from Prince George's County hazmat crews Officials said the leaking 250-gallon tank near the alternate Route 1 bridge caused lane closures between Baltimore Avenue and Charles Armentrout Drive that lasted until roughly 10:30 p.m State environmental officials and Prince George's County officials responded to the scene The Route 1 corridor has two artsy new bus shelters The two new shelters in Hyattsville’s arts district feature a swooping roofline and Art Nouveau-inspired curved metal framework They are located on Jefferson Street next to the Armory building and on Baltimore Avenue in front of the new Canvas Apartments. The shelters were paid for with a $50,000 public art commission from the Hyattsville Community Development Corp. in partnership with Urban Investment Partners the developer behind the Canvas development including three seating options: a space for a wheelchair (This is a nicer version of what is called “hostile architecture,” because the benches are designed to make it hard for a homeless person to sleep on them.) The roof is made of translucent blue glass letting sunlight in but providing some shelter from the rain and direct sun Help the Hyattsville Wire find the best places for “date night” on the Route 1 corridor. Share your favorites here. but $50K for a bus stop that barely offers real shelter That’s a whole college degree used on something that doesn’t even protect from wind or seat more than a few people but it’s not practical—and definitely not commuter-friendly by Ida Domingo (7News) — More than a dozen workers with Martz Gold Line began a strike Thursday at 4 a.m. citing what they call unfair labor practices and bad-faith bargaining by the company during ongoing contract negotiations The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 689 mechanics and service technicians at Martz announced the strike in a statement early Thursday morning ATU Local 689 said Martz has pushed wage proposals that would leave employees further behind compared to others in the transit industry Costa added that workers are “fed up with the disrespect” and said the strike is about demanding fair treatment for essential employees “This is about securing a future where every transit worker is valued and treated with the dignity they deserve for the service they provide every single day It’s time for Martz to give these workers a contract that treats them like the heroes they are,” Costa said Contract negotiations began in December 2024 The union said workers have been on an expired contract since Jan Martz workers overwhelmingly voted to reject the company’s last offer the two sides met to continue negotiations for the first time since the vote but union leaders said Martz refused to budge from its rejected offer while the union made adjustments in hopes of reaching a deal Martz Gold Line operates fixed-route commuter bus service including multiple Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) routes 7News has reached out to the MTA and Martz Gold Line for a statement regarding the strike Below is what we received from Jarrod Cole Director of Business Development at Martz Gold Line: has no comment regarding your inquiry at this time." We are still waiting to hear back from MTA Maryland police officer rescued an injured person from a burning SUV after a crash back in mid-January according to a statement early Thursday morning 19 incident on the 6100 block of Queens Chapel Road showed Corporal Kelly Hernandez pulling the driver out of the vehicle after the driver said their leg was broken Police were initially called for reports of a vehicle rollover The video also showed massive flames pouring out of the front engine compartment of the vehicle during the rescue "This is the type of incident officers face while protecting our community," Hyattsville police officials said in a statement Hernandez's quick thinking and the other first responders who showed up to assist." A new international market in Hyattsville is importing Nigerian delicacies in the former auto shop next to Pizzeria Paradiso Motojesi Foods brings in regional favorites from all over the West African country There’s Ofada rice, an indigenous variety grown in the southwest; red palm oil from the southeast; and yellow garri a type of cassava flour popular in the east a type of instant noodles that’s a popular cheap eat Owner Adeniyi Motojesi works with farmers in his native Nigeria to buy many of the products in bulk and have them packaged in his store’s own facilities and shipped He brags that his large boxes of Indomie sell for $13.99 compared to the $25 shoppers may pay at other stores But Motojesi also aims high, building out a meat department and having fufu made in Nigeria shipped overnight once or twice a week for immigrants who think the sticky dough dish just doesn’t taste the same here and Motojesi says he’s seeing steady business from African immigrants who have long said they wanted a store that catered to their tastes as well as shoppers passing by who grab a soda or some chips Help the Hyattsville Wire find the “hidden gems” of the Route 1 corridor. 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(7News) — A 15-year-old girl was injured in a drive-by shooting Thursday evening in Hyattsville sources and witnesses told 7News Maryland Bureau Chief Brad Bell According to the Prince George's County Police Department officers responded to the 5800 block of Chillumgate Road where they found the girl inside a residence suffering from gunshot wounds She was taken to a local hospital in stable condition that more than 30 shots were fired in two bursts targeting a window in the small brick home A man who identified himself as the victim's brother described the attack as terrifying He said the girl was eating dinner on a couch when the shooting began She was grazed in the head and has since been released from the hospital Police have leads and are reviewing video footage They do not believe the girl was an intended target WASHINGTON (7News) — A Pride flag in Hyattsville Maryland reportedly stolen in late January was likely carried out as a hate crime Officials said the flag was stolen overnight in the 5500 block of 38th Avenue on Jan A spokesperson for Hyattsville Police Department told 7News it's being investigated as a hate crime Hyattsville police said they do not have pictures from the incident but urged anyone with information to contact them at 301-985-5060 A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until midnight on Tuesday (7News) — A girl was injured in a shooting in Hyattsville according to the Prince George's County Police Department Officials said officers responded to a shooting in the 5800 block of Chillumgate Road officers found a girl inside a residence suffering from gunshot wounds The girl was taken to a local hospital in stable condition Stay with 7News for the latest developments Hyattsville’s historic Masonic lodge will get a new life the building and a nearby parking lot were sold for $1.3 million to Hyattsville resident Kayleigh Kulp who plans to restore the exterior while converting the inside to a mixed-use development This represents pretty much the best-case scenario for the building constructed in 1893 by the Mount Hermon Lodge No which has seen its membership decline in recent years Kulp has experience with adaptive reuse and a historic preservation designation was secured as a condition of the sale “Kayleigh’s commitment to adaptive reuse and local investment ensures this historic property will continue to serve as a meaningful part of Hyattsville’s story,” said Hannah McCann, an investment associate at Feldman Ruel the Romanesque Revival building served as a hub for community events ranging from banquets to political rallies — Javier Zeledon Reyes was arrested by agents with U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Hyattsville Customs and Border Protection at the Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville 2023 and he was issued to appear before an immigration judge he admitted that he served in the Nicaraguan army between 1995-1996 Reyes also admitted to firing an AK-47 into a crowd of civilians and relocating to Mexico and providing material to support a cartel He was then ordered to be removed from the United States to Nicaragua “This arrest highlights exactly why ICE is vital to the safety of our nation,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Baltimore acting Field Office Director Matthew Elliston admitted to his horrific past— massacring innocent people and later aiding a ruthless drug cartel in Mexico His presence in the United States was a direct threat to public safety and thanks to the diligent work of our officers he will no longer be able to hide in our communities and removing dangerous criminals who have no place in our neighborhoods.” Reyes currently remains in ICE custody as he awaits his removal (7News) — A man arrested outside of Prince George's County Maryland was connected to the sexual assault of a 91-year-old resident at a Hyattsville according to Hyattsville police on Thursday was in custody for a different incident but has since been accused of entering an assisted living facility in the 5800 block of Queens Chapel Road and assaulting a resident on Sept a nurse spotted a man wearing all black run out of the patient's room and away from the facility without being caught He was described as standing five-foot-11 and weighing roughly 160 pounds The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment Bonaventure will be charged with third and fourth-degree sex offenses and second-degree assault What's Hot: 262-Unit Development With 'Main Street' Retail Pitched For Columbia Pike by UrbanTurf Staff ✉️ Want to forward this article? Click here Development along the Maryland side of the Rhode Island Avenue corridor continues to chug along we take an updated look at the residential projects on the boards from Mount Rainier to Hyattsville to Riverdale.  here are the other neighborhoods we have covered so far this year: 3200 Mount Rainier A 97-unit development with ground-floor retail is in the works for the site of a pop-up dog park at Eastern and Rhode Island Avenues (map) The building will have a gym and a rooftop pool along with 99 below-grade and 10 surface parking spaces The unit mix will include one-bedrooms with and without dens and two-bedrooms The development is expected to deliver in 2028 Hyattsville Canvas Urban Investment Partners is working on a project that would deliver 285 apartments, 32,000 square feet of retail, and a pedestrian plaza with benches, water features, and outdoor dining to the 5300 block of Baltimore Avenue (map) The new development is expected to deliver later this year The Riverfront at West Hyattsville A proposed development from Gilbane Development Company would deliver 750 units above 15,000 square feet of retail for the eight acres west of Ager Road and Lancer Drive (map) The overall development has already incorporated improvements to the Anacostia River Northwest Branch Trail and will also deliver 4.5 acres of public parkland with an amphitheater.  Residences at the Six Transwestern is now leasing Residences At The Six, an eight-story, 316-unit building at 6400 America Boulevard (map) with 80 two-bedrooms and studios and one-bedrooms for the remainder.  A 529-unit development is on the boards at Adelphi and Toledo Roads (map), part of the Dewey property at Adelphi, Belcrest, and Toledo Roads (map) Development at the site is also expected to produce some retail and additional townhouse-style units in partnership with Stanley Martin Buildings 7 and 8 at The Station at Riverdale Park These plans would add two apartment buildings with 625 units to the site where where the property abuts the CSX railroad tracks (map) seven-story Building 7 would deliver 338 apartments six-story Building 8 would have separate sections for senior living and market-rate units Each would also have a six-story parking garage with up to 507 and 441 respective spaces A restored Rhode Island Avenue streetcar would also be retrofit into 450 square feet of commercial space in a plaza near Building 7 This article originally published at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/the_3000_units_in_the_works_from_route_1_to_hyattsville/22820 Questions about real estate in DC, VA or MD? 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TRACK RADARNon-contact shooting Hyattsville Crossing Metro Station prompts delays (7News) — Police are investigating a non-contact shooting at Hyattsville Crossing Metro Station Wednesday afternoon according to the Metro Transit Police Department Officials said the shooting prompted delays as trains single track between Hyattsville Crossing and College Park READ| Hiker stumbles upon human remains at Rock Creek Regional Park in Montgomery County The Canvas Apartments are now leasing in Hyattsville across from the Shoppes at Arts District Hyattsville the 285-apartment mixed-use development is finally nearing completion Options include studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 472 to 1,252 square feet Rents start at $1,875 and go as high as $3,710 per month large customizable closets and automated electric roller blinds and some have private balconies facing Route 1  Amenities include a wading pool and a fitness center The building will also feature Mathnasium and an outpost of Akira Ramen & Izakaya. Several other retail spaces are still available or in negotiations Still no affordable housing in Hyattsville Scattered thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon and evening. Some may become severe with large hail and high winds. TRACK RADARFormer NFL player award-winning restaurateur shot during Hyattsville robbery attemptby Christian Flores (7News) — A former NFL player who has since become an award-winning chef and restaurateur was shot during an attempted robbery Tuesday night in Hyattsville Hyattsville police reported two people - one man and one woman - were shot while returning from dinner but did not share their names or conditions RELATED | Hyattsville couple shot during attempted robbery on Kirkwood Place Prince George's County Councilmember Wanika Fisher told 7News Tobias Dorzon was one of the victims She said he was recovering from his injuries and she was distraught after learning her constituent and friend had been shot "I'm just so heartbroken and concerned for Tobias' recovery," Fisher said "I was just on my hands and knees praying that Tobias would be OK Gun violence and violence in our communities is just unacceptable and disgusting." He returned home to Prince George's County Fisher said his success is only the tip of the iceberg as to why he has become an important leader in the community "He employs Northwestern High School students in his restaurants He makes sure his kitchen has Black and Brown chefs Just six months ago, Fisher and her council colleagues honored Dorzon he had just been named Chef of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Maryland becoming the first from Prince George's County to earn the distinction he talked about how important it was for him to return home and come home to be able to give people in our county an opportunity to come back to work," Dorzon said during the May ceremony I'm here to continue to make the county better." Hyattsville police said they are looking for five suspects "I'm doing all that I can to support our Hyattsville Police Department to bring these perpetrators to justice and to support Tobias and his family at this time," Fisher said 7News asked Fisher if an incident like this involving someone with such a high profile "The reality for Prince George's County is gun laws are in Annapolis We don't have the authority to ban certain things like D.C I think it's really imperative for us to continue to advocate for that as the council has done," Fisher said "You have to get the illegal guns off the street Illegal weapons come into my community from D.C. It's not one local body that can fix that That's why I fought so much with bonuses for our police department in this budget cycle but it takes multiple levels of government to get these weapons off the street." Anybody with information on this case is asked to call Hyattsville Police at 301-985-5050 (7New) — The Hyattsville Police Department is investigating after an attempted robbery ended in a double shooting late Tuesday night A man and woman were returning home from dinner on the 2500 block of Kirkwood Place when a group of strangers approached them The five-person group tried to rob the pair SEE ALSO |106-year-old Prince George's County woman hopes to vote again at 110 The Hyattsville Police Department released descriptions of the four out of five people allegedly connected to the incident along with the vehicle allegedly involved The vehicle is described as a white SUV with a sunroof and an unknown tag The descriptions of the four people allegedly involved are the following: (7News) — Federal authorities have arrested a high-ranking MS-13 leader in Hyattsville Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on Monday ICE and the FBI took David Alejandro Orellana-Aleman is wanted in his home country on charges of firearm possession SEE ALSO | Maryland counties divided on ICE cooperation as Virginia issues new statewide policy “The apprehension of David Alejandro Orellana-Aleman strikes a significant blow to the leadership and organization of the MS-13 terrorist organization,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations acting Field Office Director Matthew Elliston “This arrest speaks volumes about the cooperation enjoyed between ICE and the FBI We will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing illegal alien offenders from our communities.” ICE described Orellana as a high-ranking leader who played a key role in the gang's operations by controlling "the operation of MS-13 cliques in the United States Authorities said Orellana was first arrested in El Salvador on Dec and charged as a documented member of MS-13 illegally before being arrested in Prince George’s County in December 2024 for driving without a license FBI Baltimore Special Agent in Charge William J DelBagno said the arrest makes Maryland safer “Maryland is immediately safer because of this arrest we took custody of one of the highest-ranking gang members in the United States,” said DelBagno “David Alejandro Orellana-Aleman is no longer in his alleged position of power directing violence His arrest demonstrates the success we can have when we collectively investigate and disrupt violent criminals seeking to exploit our communities.” Orellana remains in ICE custody following his arrest Akira Ramen has held a soft opening for its new Hyattsville restaurant Located at 5334 Baltimore Ave., in the new Canvas Apartments the Japanese restaurant’s specialty is ramen with house-made noodles and rich pork The ramen typically includes ingredients such as hard-boiled egg while variations come with braised pork belly (Chashu) Akira serves two other noodle dishes: soba a kind of Japanese bar that serves inexpensive small plates Akira is a Japanese chain named one of the best ramen shops in the D.C area by the Washington Post in consultation with staffers from the Japanese embassy until 10:30 on Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 10 p.m Help the Hyattsville Wire find the “hidden gems” of the Route 1 corridor. 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Gilbane Development Company proudly unveils "A Breath of Fresh Air," a 6,000-square-foot mural by celebrated artist MISS CHELOVE mixed-income apartment community at The Riverfront at West Hyattsville Metro This dynamic work of public art not only marks the largest mural in Hyattsville but also serves as a visual landmark for the community and nature in a celebration of the city's rich past and promising future 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Development Company proudly unveils "A Breath of Fresh Air," a 6,000-square-foot mural by celebrated artist MISS CHELOVE making it a key visual element in this burgeoning neighborhood and was performed by MISS CHELOVE and three core assistants with additional assistance by Christine Anderson and Michelle Chen "This mural reflects our commitment to creating dynamic communities that celebrate local history and embrace the arts," said Robert V "MISS CHELOVE's vision perfectly complements Sovren's identity as a cornerstone of the West Hyattsville Riverfront." her family lived in its oldest house for four decades Her childhood memories include watching double-feature films at a drive-in theater where the West Hyattsville Metro Station and Sovren now stand this project represents a homecoming and an opportunity to give back to a city that shaped her "Having created many murals across the region I'm honored to contribute a major piece of public art to my hometown," shared MISS CHELOVE "This mural reflects Hyattsville's evolution while embracing its roots I hope it inspires and uplifts residents and visitors for generations." features vibrant imagery that draws from local history and the concept of sovereignty—mirroring the meaning behind Sovren's name History Reimagined: The mural nods to a historic moment when Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited a nearby grocery store in 1957 A striking portrait of a woman gazing toward this site is surrounded by English roses and gold accents Nature and Wellness: The mural's lush botanicals and hidden honeybee highlights the area's natural beauty and the interconnectedness of humans and ecosystems come through as a secondary message Movement and Connection: A sweeping blue streak symbolizes freedom and the vibrancy of the nearby WMATA Green Line "The mural is designed to feel like a true breath of fresh air," said MISS CHELOVE "It's a reminder of our shared connection to nature and the importance of nurturing our local environment and community." Community Impact Art plays a pivotal role in Hyattsville fostering a strong sense of identity and community pride The city has a rich tradition of public art that reflects its diverse culture and history making it a vibrant hub for artists and art enthusiasts alike Sovren's location at The Riverfront at West Hyattsville is uniquely tied to nature positioned near the junction of Sligo Creek and the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River It will serve as a key visual element in this burgeoning neighborhood where Gilbane's development efforts are fostering a vibrant "This mural reflects our commitment to creating dynamic communities that celebrate local history "MISS CHELOVE's vision perfectly complements Sovren's identity as a cornerstone of the West Hyattsville Riverfront." About MISS CHELOVE MISS CHELOVE Her vibrant murals can be found throughout the D.C Combining local and biographical storytelling with the tools and methods of graffiti and street art MISS CHELOVE explores themes including women's empowerment and the environment weaving iconic images from the past and present into works that reflect the community Nicole Carreiro, Gilbane Development Company, 401.456.5830, [email protected], gilbaneco.com Do not sell or share my personal information: An award-winning apartment building has opened in West Hyattsville Located at 5685 Little Branch Run near the Metro station, Sovren features 293 apartments including 147 units reserved for residents earning at or below 80% of the area median income The five-story building also has 2,500 square feet of retail space and a parking garage with 298 spaces decorated with a mural by Route 1 native Miss Chelove In March, the development won Best Residential Development from the Washington Business Journal, which praised its “public art, sustainable Green Building-certification, transit-oriented and affordable housing.” (Atworth in College Park was a runner-up.) The development was built on a 24-acre brownfield site with funding from an Amazon housing fund and grants from the state and the county “With this second collaboration with Amazon affordable housing and strengthening the long-term vitality of the region,” said Robert Gilbane Senior Vice President at Gilbane Development TRACK RADAR2 suspects flee after attempted armed robbery of Brinks truck in Hyattsville: Policeby Ida Domingo (7News) — Two people are wanted after an attempted armed robbery of a Brinks armored truck Tuesday morning in Hyattsville The Hyattsville Police Department said officers responded to the 5500 block of Baltimore Avenue where two armed suspects approached the vehicle before fleeing the scene in a minivan-style car police said the driver of the armored vehicle discharged his firearm at the suspects It is not yet known if either suspect was injured in the exchange but police said that the driver was not injured Anyone with information is asked to call 301-985-5060 (7News) — 7News at noon welcomes local law enforcement leaders each month to discuss safety and their community Watch the full conversation in the media player above. 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Power and water restored at Vie Towers in Hyattsville after major outage repairby 7News Staff (7News) — Power and water have been fully restored at Vie Towers after Hyattsville officials deemed the student housing complex unfit for human habitation sources confirmed to 7News Wednesday morning Vie Towers management announced that full power was reestablished at 10 p.m after repairs to the main electrical panel were completed "Our teams have worked around the clock to restore full functionality We remain fully committed to addressing the needs of our residents and will continue to have onsite maintenance housekeeping and guest experience teams available to provide further assistance We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our residents throughout this process," a statement from the source stated experienced a significant power surge Sunday night that damaged the main electrical panel Hyattsville's code compliance team made the discovery and determined it was not suitable for residents at the time 7News spoke to City of Hyattsville spokesperson Cindy Zork who said management informed the city the repairs would be made within 48 hours and that they were waiting on a part to complete them "The city does not mandate that people need to leave the property but they post the notice so that people are aware and also to encourage the building management to address the issue as soon as possible," said Zork Tobias Dorzon, a former NFL player turned chef and restaurateur, was one of two people shot Tuesday night during a robbery in Prince George’s County “Such a horrible act couldn’t have happened to a better person I am sending my deepest sympathies to him and the second victim We have no place for this kind of senseless violence in our district or our county,” county Council member Wanika Fisher said in a statement Hyattsville police said the shooting happened around 10 p.m where Dorzon and a woman were returning home from dinner Police Chief Jarod Towers said four suspects then got out of another vehicle that was being driven by a fifth suspect and opened fire on Dorzon and the woman “Both were struck multiple times by gunfire The suspects then approached the victim and took personal effects from him but both were hospitalized with serious wounds Towers called the shooting a “tragic “This is not tolerated here in the city of Hyattsville It’s not tolerated anywhere in Prince George’s County or the region.” Towers said We will not stop until we seek justice in this case Dorzon is a highly acclaimed chef who owns and operates two restaurants in Hyattsville — Huncho House and 1123 By Chef Tobias. He’s appeared in several food-centric reality TV shows Guy Fieri’s Tournament of Champions and Guy’s Grocery Games “Especially just having an incident like this happen to someone like Chef Tobias it just shakes people’s view of safety,” Fisher told WTOP Earlier this year, Dorzon became the first Prince George’s County native to win Chef of the Year from the Restaurant Association of Maryland He has really taken University Town Center to the next level,” Fisher said “We were really in this prosperous time a revitalizing time for that side of Hyattsville and I’m very proud of the work we’re doing together But this incident with him in a place that he chooses not only to work Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area Thomas Robertson is an Associate Producer and Web Writer/Editor at WTOP After graduating in 2019 from James Madison University Thomas moved away from Virginia for the first time in his life to cover the local government beat for a small daily newspaper in Zanesville Hyattsville’s Shortcake Bakery closed its doors Thursday evening after 13 years in business the bakery saw more than 200 people show up for its last day in operation owner Cheryl Harrington told the Hyattsville Wire Harrington had been in talks with her landlord for several months about possibly selling the bakery to someone else and transferring the lease either for a long-term lease or a short-term extension Eisenberg told the Wire that he was ultimately unable to make that work due to his own business needs and with her health department license ending on Oct he agreed to release her from the lease with no penalty or further expense on that date He said it was Harrington’s decision to shut down “Her decision to do so was completely independent of my future plans for the building,” he added Harrington told the Wire she is still talking with neighboring Maryland Meadworks about whether to continue with their Sunday brunches But she said for now she’s looking forward to spending time with family and she’s unsure if she would want to reopen in a new location to also include Eisenberg’s comments 2025 at 2:39 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}According to ICE Anderson Geovany Romero was apprehended after the Prince George’s Detention Center didn't honor an immigration detainer and released him from custody Romero has pending criminal charges for possessing a loaded handgun and ammunition MD — A 19-year-old MS-13 gang member from El Salvador recently was arrested by U.S Anderson Geovany Romero was apprehended after the Prince George’s Detention Center didn't honor an immigration detainer and released him from custody “MS-13’s designation as a terrorist organization highlights the grave threat it poses to public safety The arrest of Romero sends a clear message: ICE is unwavering in its commitment to protecting our nation’s communities,” said ERO Baltimore Acting Field Office Director Matthew Elliston “Removing egregious criminal aliens from our Maryland streets is a win for law-abiding residents and a critical step toward ensuring safer neighborhoods I commend the relentless dedication of our officers in prioritizing public safety and upholding immigration law.” and served him with a notice to appear and The Ocean City Police Department in Maryland arrested and charged Romero July 5 The District Court of Maryland for Worcester County convicted Romero for that offense Aug A Department of Justice immigration judge in Baltimore ordered Romero removed to El Salvador April 24 after he failed to show up for his immigration hearing The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested and charged Romero with possession of a loaded handgun Jan 21 and ERO Baltimore lodged an immigration detainer with the Prince George’s Detention Center on the same date Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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(7News) — Groups seeking to protect birthright citizenship in the U.S Wednesday after a federal judge ordered a pause on a White House executive order issued hours after the new administration was sworn in in January and the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) along with their supporters gathered at CASA's Multicultural Center for a rally calling for Maryland leaders to protect birthright citizenship Members of CASA appeared before a federal judge in Greenbelt at 10 a.m. who ultimately granted a temporary nationwide halt on implementing President Donald Trump's executive order that ended birthright citizenship Federal Judge Boardman ruled quickly and firmly that Trump’s position is “at odds with the 14th amendment” and more than a century of precedent CASA’s lawyer said the ruling is clearly correct “The president has gone well beyond his authority he is president He is not a king and it’s not up to him to reinterpret the constitution in his way,” said Nick Katz will never be defeated,” in English and Spanish immigrants and their supporters celebrated the major victory in federal court Wednesday after the judge issued the order preventing President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship from taking effect nationwide several immigrants and children of immigrants spoke of the chilling effect Trump’s orders have had “Since this administration took office our immigrant families have been afraid to leave their homes in fear of being separated from their loved ones," a 17-year-old child of immigrant parents said “I am a restaurant worker and like many in my immigrant community I am afraid because of the uncertainty we’re living in currently," said a woman who says she came from Ecuador many years ago Wednesday marked the first hearing of CASA's case against the Trump Administration over potential violations of the 14th Amendment which was filed on behalf of five pregnant mothers The government’s lawyers declined to answer questions as they left the courthouse It is expected the Trump administration will appeal meaning the executive order may not go into effect until the case is finally settled Hundreds of immigrant rights activists also held a rally in Annapolis on Tuesday to call for legislation protecting immigrants from deportation Trump's inauguration week order is currently on temporary hold nationally because of a separate suit brought by four states in Washington state where a judge called the order “blatantly unconstitutional." In total have sued to try to stop the executive action At the heart of the lawsuits is the 14th Amendment to the Constitution ratified in 1868 after the Civil War and the Dred Scott Supreme Court decision that determined Scott “The principle of birthright citizenship is a foundation of our national democracy is woven throughout the laws of our nation and has shaped a shared sense of national belonging for generation after generation of citizens,” the plaintiffs argue in the suit The Trump administration asserts that children of noncitizens are not “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States and therefore not entitled to citizenship “The Constitution does not harbor a windfall clause granting American citizenship to inter alia: the children of those who have circumvented (or outright defied) federal immigration laws,” the government argued in reply to the Maryland plaintiffs' suit The 14th Amendment was added in the aftermath of the Civil War to ensure citizenship for former slaves and free African Americans It states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” In addition to the 22 states with Democratic attorneys general seeking to stop the order 18 Republican attorneys general announced this week that they're seeking to defend the president's order by joining one of the federal suits brought in New Hampshire is among about 30 countries where birthright citizenship — the principle of jus soli or “right of the soil” — is applied The Associated Press contributed to this reporting