Hyattsville Happenings

Hyattsville Happenings is back with another episode, this time featuring a conversation with Youth Advisory Council Member Briseyda Granados and Youth Programs Manager Josabeth Segura about the new Teen Center and the importance of dedicated spaces for Hyattsville’s young community members.

Podcast hosts:

• Cindy Zork, City Communications Manager
• Jim Bathurst, City Communications Supervisor
• Eliani Lumbreras, City Communications Specialist

Podcast guests (in order of appearance):

• Briseyda Granados, City of Hyattsville Youth Advisory Council Member
• Josabeth Segura, Youth Programs Manager, City of Hyattsville Community Services Department
• Dealon Lacroix, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Hyattsville Department of Public Works

Show Notes:

• Fiscal 2024 Audit: ⁠⁠⁠www.hyattsville.org/budget⁠⁠⁠
• City Calendar: https://www.hyattsville.org/calendar
• Visit Hyattsville: https://www.hyattsville.org/visit
• Hyattsville Youth Programs: https://www.hyattsville.org/teen-center
• Capital Improvements web page: ⁠⁠www.hyattsville.org/capitalprojects⁠⁠

Podcast transcripts available at ⁠⁠www.hyattsville.org/stayconnected

Take three minutes to catch up on City Council’s recent discussions about Hyattsville’s Fiscal 2024 audit, automatic license plate readers, the City’s new Climate Action Plan, and more with the September Council Recap!

This episode comes from our popular Council Recap video series! Find the rest of the series at ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/cityofhyattsville⁠⁠⁠.

Show Notes:

Fiscal 2024 Audit: ⁠⁠⁠www.hyattsville.org/budget⁠⁠

Climate Action Plan: https://www.hyattsville.org/enviro-education⁠

Council Meeting Schedule: ⁠⁠www.hyattsville.org/meetings

Every fall and spring, Driskell Park turns into an expanse of soccer fields on Saturday mornings. Since 2018 Hyattsville resident Jared Marx has helped shepherd thousands of families through the PGSI HMB soccer league, which coordinates with the City and Prince George's County Public Schools to host games and practices on public fields.

Listen to our conversation with Jared to learn what makes this league special and how local families can get involved!

Watch a video version of the interview on our YouTube page! ⁠⁠youtube.com/cityofhyattsville⁠⁠

Show Notes:

HMB PGSI Soccer: https://pgsisoccer.sportngin.com/

Quianna and Cindy are braving the heat to bring you news in the June and July Council Recap! Learn more about this summer’s Council meetings, including the passage of the Fiscal 2027 budget, new committees, and a discussion about ADU’s.

This episode comes from our popular Council Recap video series! Find the rest of the series at ⁠⁠youtube.com/cityofhyattsville⁠⁠.

Show Notes:

Fiscal 2027 Budget: ⁠⁠www.hyattsville.org/budget⁠

City Committee Opportunities: ⁠www.hyattsville.org/committees

Prince George's County Accessory Dwelling Units Task Force: https://pgccouncil.us/1093/Accessory-Dwelling-Units-Task-Force

Visit Hyattsville!: ⁠www.hyattsville.org/visit

This spring, the City adopted its 2026 - 2031 Strategic Plan, “Stepping Forward”. The plan champions lively neighborhoods, reliable infrastructure, environmental stewardship, thriving local businesses, affordable housing, and exceptional public services.

Hear from Hyattsville’s City Planner, Chloe Kauffman, about the development of the plan and how it will guide City decision making in this Hyattsville Spotlight video!

Watch a video version of the interview on our YouTube page! ⁠youtube.com/cityofhyattsville⁠

Show Notes:

Strategic Plan: ⁠www.hyattsville.org/strategicplan

Pop in your headphones and get caught up on summer in the City with the new edition of the Hyattsville Happenings podcast! Learn about upcoming events and programs and dive deep on the City’s new Golden Voices oral history project in partnership with the Hyattsville Branch Library.

Podcast hosts:

• Cindy Zork, City Communications Manager
• Jim Bathurst, City Communications Coordinator
• Eliani Lumbreras, City Communications Specialist

Podcast guests (in order of appearance):

• Marci LeFevre, Aging & Wellness Services Manager, City of Hyattsville Community Services Department
• Heather Jackson, Area Director, Prince George's County Memorial Library System
• Sekour Mason, GIS Technician, City of Hyattsville Community, Business, and Economic Development Department

Show Notes:

• Fiscal 2027 Budget: ⁠⁠www.hyattsville.org/budget⁠⁠
• Capital Improvements web page: ⁠www.hyattsville.org/capitalprojects⁠
• Communications web page: https://www.hyattsville.org/stayconnected
• Aging & Wellness Services and the Golden Voices Oral History Project: ⁠www.hyattsville.org/seniors⁠
• FAQ Board: ⁠⁠www.hellohyattsville.com⁠⁠
• Residency verification map: ⁠www.hyattsville.org/isithyattsville⁠
• Visit Hyattsville: ⁠www.hyattsville.org/visit

Podcast transcripts available at ⁠www.hyattsville.org/stayconnected

Listen to Communications Manager Cindy Zork and Deputy City Clerk Quianna Taylor as they recap the May 2026 City Council meetings.

This episode comes from our popular Council Recap video series! Find the rest of the series at ⁠youtube.com/cityofhyattsville⁠.

Show Notes:

Fiscal 2027 Budget: ⁠www.hyattsville.org/budget

Trolley Trail Day: https://www.trolleytrailday.org/

Formula 2024 Plan: pgparks.com/reports

Traffic Calming Projects: https://www.hyattsville.org/streets

Summer Jams: https://www.hyattsville.org/summerjam

New series: Hyattsville Spotlight! We’re diving deep into some of the projects and people making change happen in Hyattsville.

Listen to our interview with Hyattsville’s Race & Equity Officer Shakira Louimarre to learn more about the City’s Race and Equity Plan and her hopes for Hyattsville’s future.

Watch a video version of the interview on our YouTube page! youtube.com/cityofhyattsville

Show Notes:

Equity Resources: https://www.hyattsville.org/equity

Listen to Communications Manager Cindy Zork and Deputy City Clerk Quianna Taylor as they recap the April 2026 City Council meetings.

This episode comes from our popular Council Recap video series! Find the rest of the series at ⁠⁠youtube.com/cityofhyattsville⁠⁠.

Show Notes:

Fiscal 2027 Budget: https://www.hyattsville.org/budget

Hello Hyattsville, we're starting a podcast! We're kicking off the first episode by reflecting on 140 years of Hyattsville with Mayor Robert Croslin. Catch quick news updates in the Hyattsville Minute, and learn what to do with your bulk waste in our FAQ grab bag.

Podcast hosts:

• Cindy Zork, City Communications Manager
• Jim Bathurst, City Communications Coordinator
• Eliani Lumbreras, City Communications Specialist

Podcast guests:

• Robert Croslin, Mayor, City of Hyattsville
• Shanee Richards, Administrative Assistant, Department of Public Works

Show Notes:

• New street jurisdiction map: https://www.hyattsville.org/streets
• "Who Do I Call?" reference guide: https://www.hyattsville.org/requests
• Budget materials and meeting schedule: https://www.hyattsville.org/budget
• Summer Jam schedule: https://www.hyattsville.org/calendar
• Camp Coach in Training Program: https://www.hyattsville.org/CCIT
• Bulk waste guidelines: https://www.hyattsville.org/bulkwaste
• FAQ Board: https://www.hellohyattsville.com

Podcast transcripts available at https://www.hyattsville.org/stayconnected