Hey everyone! My name is Go Ezko. I’m an independent hip-hop artist and event organizer over in the DMV, and for the past year I’ve been building a live music series called CITY SPOTLIGHT.
The idea is pretty simple: create a welcoming room where people can discover local artists, meet other creatives, and enjoy a night centered around community instead of clout.
I know Hyattsville has a lot of talented musicians, poets, visual artists, photographers, and creative people, so I wanted to personally extend an invitation. Our next event is CITY SPOTLIGHT: Season 1, Episode 4 – Proof of Life on Saturday, August 1 at Rhizome DC. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and our headliner is Shy Rasheen, who’ll be performing his new album, Shyland.
Whether you want to come just to listen, network, support local talent, or even sign up for the open mic, you’re welcome. We love seeing first-time faces in the room, and we’re always excited to meet creatives from neighboring communities like Hyattsville. If you’ve been looking for a reason to get out, hear some great local music, and meet people who care about building the DMV arts scene, I’d love to have you there. Hope to meet some of you on August 1.
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So Hyattsville now has a number of FLOCK ai cameras recording a load of data about every vehicle that passes by -- see map below from the website "DeFlock".
Did City Council vote to do this? Is the Hyattsville PD paying for these? FLOCK is a breach of privacy rights among other things. Yes you drive on public roads but these cameras record a great amount of data that you don't have any access to.
Do the Hyattsville residents even know all our movements are being tracked in a private database that the police can use for any number of reasons without your consent? Note that FLOCK is a private company and beholden to nobody.
I think we should organize to get these FLOCK removed.
Disclosure first: I own Haraka Run and Walk at 5501 Baltimore Avenue #106. This is about our event. But I want to tell you the actual story before I ask for anything.
The first annual Prince George's County Fitness Fair
A year ago this week, my wife Carol and I stood outside our running store on a Wednesday morning and wondered if anyone would come. We had just opened Prince George's County's first running specialty store in December. We had been in the county long enough to know that people here wanted to move — they just didn't always have somewhere to move toward. So we started something simple. Every Wednesday evening, we walked. Free, open to everyone, no registration, no gear required. Just show up and go.
More than 30 people came that first week.
We didn't know if this was a flash-in-the-pan, and if anyone would show up the next week. Heck, we didn't know if this would last a month. We kept showing up anyway.
Here's what happened over the next year. Regulars became runners. Strangers became training partners. People who had never run a mile in their lives started running miles. People who ran alone found people to run with. On rainy Wednesdays, we expected five people and twelve showed up. In the summer heat, we expected dropoff and got the opposite. Prince George's County, it turns out, had been waiting for somewhere to go.
Fifty-two Wednesdays later, we're ready for the next chapter.
This Saturday, July 18 — the first annual Prince George's County Fitness Fair.
5501 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville. Free to attend. 8 AM to 3 PM.
Here's what we built:
More than a dozen health and fitness businesses from across Prince George's County will be on-site — gyms, yoga studios, dojos, spas, massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, and wellness providers. If you've ever wanted to know what the full health and fitness ecosystem of this county actually looks like, Saturday is the day you find out.
Major national running shoe brands will be there with demo product and brand representatives. Put the shoes on your feet and talk to people who know them inside and out. No purchase required.
Local run clubs and running groups from across Prince George's County and the DMV will be present. If you have been running solo and looking for your people, Saturday is where you find them.
Inside the store, we are running Christmas in July pricing — our biggest deals of the year on apparel and gear, that weekend only only.
And at 8 AM, we are putting a starting line on the Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail.
The 5K Fun Run is 3.1 miles — all ages, all paces, no chip timing, no competition, no pressure. There are no awards and no rankings. It is just you and your neighbors on a Saturday morning in July doing something that felt hard once and now feels possible. The Kids Dash is at 8:30 AM for the youngest runners.
I want to be honest about what this day means to me.
We didn't open a running store in Prince George's County because the math was obvious. We opened it because this county — nearly 900,000 people, one of the most educated and economically powerful majority-Black counties in the country — didn't have one. The people here were driving to other markets to get properly fit for shoes. They were missing from the starting lines of races in their own backyard. That's not a market gap. That's a representation gap. And closing it felt like something worth doing.
The Wednesday Weekly Walk was the proof. Prince George's County doesn't lack energy or ambition or the desire to move. It never did. It just needed somewhere to go.
Saturday is that place. For one day, Baltimore Avenue becomes the most comprehensive fitness and wellness gathering this county has ever hosted. And the Wednesday Walk is how we earned the right to say that.
If you've ever come out on a Wednesday evenings, thank you. Saturday is for you.
If you've never heard of us before today, Saturday is still for you.
The fair is free. The street is open. The county is invited.
Come join your neighbors. — Jesse Holland, Haraka Run and Walk
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I just graduated from UMD this past spring and I got a job right by Union Station in DC. I am moving into a house in south Hyattsville and am looking into potentially biking to and from work each day. I was wondering if anyone had an insights into bike paths in the area that would take me into DC? I would really prefer not to bike alongside the main roads. Thanks!
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I'm considering moving to Palette At Art District and my only hesitation is regarding the noise especially as it is near the train tracks. Does anyone have any insight on how bad the noise is at the complex?
Does anyone know where I can find a high enough wall to practice volleyball for free? I used to practice on the handball court at PGCC but they got rid of it. I tried practicing on the wall of a elementary school in my area but the walls aren't very high and I hit the ball on the roof. I think a handball court like the one at PGCC would be my best choice but I cant seem to find another one in my area.
want to propose to my girlfriend who’s a big spiderman fan. I want to after we do everything to get some pizza and want to top it off with a custom pizza box. I know it can’t be too much but want someone to help me have the dream come to life.
- I obviously would want characters to look like us
- some things in the background special to us
- cute front saying like - the big question (special collector edition)
Idk something help me please!!! I am looking for a local illustrator to help with this coming alive. I of course will pay for your labor!
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As someone who black and is 23 years old would you consider Hyattsville a good place to move to? I want to meet new people, gain new friends, do new stuff, etc. If there any black people who live in Hyattsville how has your experience been and is it worth it to move there?
Did anyone else hear a ridiculous amount of loud fireworks in the area just now, particularly around the Mall? (it’s been going on and off for the past few hours). Anyone know what’s going on?
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Does anyone know someone hiring part-time or full-time? I am a young public health professional with a BS in Biology and an MPH, and experience in qualitative research, program planning and project management. I also have a strong background in teaching, tutoring, childcare, and babysitting. Please let me know if you have any leads!
Living in Hyattsville has shown me a side of PG County that people don’t always talk about — the everyday warmth, the diversity, and the sense of community that makes the area feel grounded. If you’re thinking about moving to PG County, it’s one of those places where you can find your rhythm pretty quickly.
There’s a mix of walkable neighborhoods, local restaurants with real personality, and easy access to DC without feeling swallowed by the city. Hyattsville, College Park, Greenbelt, Bowie — each pocket has its own vibe, whether you want artsy, quiet, family‑oriented, or close‑to‑campus energy.
What I appreciate most is how connected everything feels. You can grab coffee at a local spot, hop on the Metro, spend the afternoon exploring a trail, and still be home in time for a calm evening. PG County isn’t perfect, but it’s welcoming, practical, and full of people who genuinely care about their neighborhoods. If you’re considering the move, it’s worth giving yourself time to explore the different communities — there’s a good chance one of them will feel like home.
Any artists out there who would want a small project? I'm going to a concert in late July and would love to bring a poster to hold up. I have an idea of how I'd like it to look, with some lettering and some pictures relating to her songs. I just can't do lettering that looks nice, and I've never been an artist. Pictures off to the side of the lettering would reflect Jordan Rainer's songs -- Painted Horses, Damn Sandwich, Ex Mrs. Right. She's an indie country singer (on the Voice, Team Reba in 2022) with a lot of attitude. Going to a small town's Friday night concert series with $10 tickets, taking Amtrak there and have been looking forward to this for months. I plan to get there super early to sit in the front (or as close as possible.
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