Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the article appearing in the April edition regarding the building of a crematorium addition to the existing Borgwardt Funeral home located on Powder Mill Road, Beltsville. The purpose of this letter is to gain more widespread dissemination to residents of Beltsville of the potential health hazards and other downsides of constructing a crematorium in a residential area. My husband and I are longtime residents of Beltsville, and are

If you’ve ever thought about singing with a full orchestra—or simply miss the joy of being part of a choir—this summer offers a unique opportunity right in our region. The University of Maryland’s annual Summer Chorus returns this July, welcoming singers from high school age and up to take part in an immersive choral experience. No audition is required, making the program accessible to a wide range of participants—from current and prospective School of Music students to alumn

LARGO, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) received $8.55 million for planning, parks, and recreation projects in Prince George’s County from the State of Maryland during the 2026 legislative session. Through capital grants, legislative bond initiatives (LBI), and miscellaneous grants, the state funding for Fiscal Year 2027 will provide additional resources for existing efforts in cultural arts, historic preservation, recreation, safety,

LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) hosted a graduation ceremony to celebrate the Spring 2026 Cohort of the Neighborhood Planning Academy on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex in Landover. Designed specifically to engage Prince George’s County residents and community stakeholders, the Neighborhood Planning Academy explains the County’s planni