New to the City of Hyattsville? Welcome, we are glad you are here. Below is a list of stuff that you should know, contacts, and answers to your "who, what, where, when, how" about our beloved City.

Q. When is Garbage Pickup? Recycling? Bulk Trash?
A. Click on this link - City of Hyattsville Public Works - This page pretty much tells you everything you need to know. For recycling, you can mix most items (metal, glass, #1 to #7 plastics, etc.) into one bin as it is separated at the recycling center. P.G. County prefers if residents would bundle their paper items. Lastly, bulk trash is on Wednesday and you should call DPW first at 301-985-5032.

Q. Who do I contact with problems?
A. The City of Hyattsville has five Wards, each with two Councilmembers. Click here to find your Councilmember. Click here to see a Ward map. The City of Hyattsville recently annexed a fairly large area, which will be put in one of the Wards until the Wards are redrawn.

Q. What's with all the construction?
A. Here are some links to articles about what is going on:

• Hyattsville Reporter - A great breakdown of all the construction
• Plan approved to guide West Hyattsville Metro station development
• EYA - The group buliding on Rt. 1 - website for Hyattsville
• University Town Center - the retail/residential development under construction on Belcrest, across from Target
• Mosaic at Metro - new luxury apartments being built at the PG Plaza Metro station
• Renaissance Square - artists housing and a new YMCA
• DeMatha Convocation Center Plans
  

Q. I'm an artist, how can I get involved to show my work?
A. There are several artist markets in the area. Check with the City of Hyattsville and surrounding town for possible event times. Also, you can contact Artist on the Avenue for lots more information.

Q. Is there Code Enforcement?
A. Oh yeah, there's Code Enforcement! Click here to read the basics. You can follow that link to the Code Enforcement home page or just click here.

Q. Where do I go to find a Plumber/Electrician/Helpers/Car Mechanic/etc. recommended by other Citizens?
A. Check out this page of recommended helpers - and add your own!!

Q. How do I get Involved?
A. The City of Hyattsville is a strong, diverse community. Listserves have been started so that neighbors can share interests, thoughts, ideas, and concerns. Here are links to some of them:

• H.O.P.E. Listserv Hyattsville Organization for a Positive Environment (H.O.P.E.)
• Hyattsville Preservation Association
• The Hyattsville Community Development Corporation focuses on many things going on in the City: Economic Development, promoting the Arts, reaching out and building community, assisting small businesses, providing information to anyone and everyone, and more. Check our their website here.
  
• City Council Meets every Monday at the City Administration Building. Check out the City of Hyattsville website by clicking here. The "search" function only searches within the website, not the full internet. This is probably the best chance to find what you are looking for.
• If you have Comcast, tune into Channel 71 to see information about upcoming events AND to view the City Council Meetings.
• Dude! Get hooked up with the City of Hyattsville Podcast!
• Try walking next door and saying hello to your neighbors.
• Pick up a copy of the Hyattsville Life & Times, our local ALL VOLUNTEER newspaper. Back issues HERE.

Q. What about schools?
A. Click here for some information about public schools. There are several other local Private Schools as well, such as:

• Friends Community School in College Park, MD - Moving to a new GREEN school (largest known straw bale building in the world). Video of school on website.
• St. Jerome's Catholic School here in Hyattsville

Q. Is there a list of important Phone Numbers/Websites I should keep handy?
A. Click here for Phone Numbers. Click here for Websites.

Q. Is there a History of Hyattsville somewhere?
A. As a matter of fact, there is! Click here to view.

Q. I'm Hungry/Thirsty/In Need of a Night Out! Where should I go?
A. There are lots of places. In fact, there is a page just for them. Click here to jump to it.

• Franklins! Hyattsville's own brew pub and pretty much savior! Located on Rt. 1 and Gallatin. Lunch, Brunch, Dinner, Nighttime activities, Great beer selection made there and for sale, and the only place to go for those great gifts you can't find anywhere else.
• Calvert House
• Artmosphere Cafe
• S&J's (Riverdale Park) - Queensbury into Riverdale Park, before the RR Tracks.
• Hank’s Tavern and Eats (good food and beer, Dale’s on tap among others; if you like Chef Geoff’s Downtown in DC, you’ll probably like Hank’s)
• Café Azul (tasty food and friendly service)
• Rhode Island Reds (this is a unique joint with odd hours; you might find someone playing music or Fellini on the TV)
• Shagga Coffee and Restaurant (Ethiopian; on Sunday’s I believe they have a coffee roasting extravaganza)
• Professional Coffee Shop (from the Post: "Want to travel back in time to a 1950s small-town restaurant? Where freshly prepared, inexpensive food is served quickly with a smile? Then head to the Professional Coffee Shop on Route 1 in Hyattsville.”)
• Under the Coconut Tree: Caribbean Café/Bakery (delicious bread pudding)
• Acapulco Spirit
• Carolina Kitchen
• Old Dominion Brewhouse
• Five Guys
• And others…
• Add your favorite here or, preferably, here!

Q. Where can I sign my kids up for sports and scouting in the neighborhood?
A. St. Jerome's Church runs Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs. Recreational youth sports are offered by numerous local groups.


Q. Where can I get good organic food?
A. On Tuesdays there is the Hyattsville Farmers Market. Thursdays is the Riverdale Park Farmers Market. Check out the Farmers Market page to see other in the area. You can also go to Glut in Mt. Rainier as well as My Organic Market.

Q. Is there a local Library?
A. Hyattsville Public Library
The Hyattsville branch of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System. This site has an online catalog with an excellent selection of books and movies. Go and see the UFO that landed at the entrance and then sign out a book or movie. Their new catalog/database has some great features. You can reserve material, conduct better searches, create wish lists, view account activity, renew items, and remove nasty stains.

Q. How about a Post Office?
A. The Hyattsville Post Office (HPO-with cool brass boxes and murals by Eugene Kingman)

Q. Is there a place to catch a movie?
A. Snuggled in among the UTC restaurants and office buildings designed by Edward Durell Stone is the Hyattsville Royale 14 Movie Theatre.

Q. What about shopping for a bike or some yarn or a quirky gift?
A. You can get your knitting supplies at A Tangled Skein. Buy some wheels or have your wheels serviced at Arrow Bicycle. And check out Franklin's General Store next to the restaurant. Q. Are there other building supply stores than Home Depot? A. Community Forklift (not quite in Hyattsville, but worth noting).

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