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Hello Hyattsville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Gov. Wes Moore quietly drop into Cocineros?
  • How a quirky Mount Rainier corn silo once heated local homes
  • How Hamilton Manor in Hyattsville keeps power flowing when the grid fails.

Also on today's calendar: Admissions Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 90 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 65, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain possible; cool, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Stopped by Hyattsville's Cocineros (hyattsvillewire.com) — Hyattsville diners got a surprise when Maryland Gov. Wes Moore dropped into Cocineros for an hour-long chat with owner Carlos Alvarado about small businesses and community philanthropy. Moore sampled empanadas, tried his hand in the kitchen, and impressed staff by switching to Spanish, leaving Alvarado with high praise for the governor's approachable style and hopeful outlook.
   

• The Last Days of Mount Rainier's Urban Corn Silo (hyattsvillewire.com) — A longtime Hyattsville resident helped chronicle the story of Mount Rainier's now-removed Urban Grain Bin, a 20-foot corn silo that once fueled eco-friendly stoves for a 60-member co-op. The project used pesticide-free corn and recycled cooking oil deliveries, but rising corn prices and cheaper pellet alternatives eventually shut it down in 2025, with the bins returning to a Mount Airy farm.
   

• Built to Last: Strategies for Designing Resilient Multifamily Units (multihousingnews.com) — Hyattsville's Hamilton Manor gets national attention as an example of resilient affordable housing, with rooftop solar and battery-backed resilience hubs designed to keep residents safe and connected during power outages. The broader article explains how multifamily developers nationwide are rethinking materials, energy systems, and layouts to withstand extreme weather, reduce long-term costs, and keep apartments livable for decades.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Excuse me is this anyone's dog?
    It's been outside by my garage since 8am today. (Nextdoor Bellmead)
  • Has anyone lost this cute and very talkative cat?
    He has been showing up and looks like he's going to bolt inside. Near Knollbrook and Somerset. (Nextdoor Chillum / Ray)
  • Miller's Ale House Restaurant & Sports Bar posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Hyattsville. Apply here.
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for Residential House Cleaning Professional in Hyattsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hyattsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

College Park

  • Celebrate October with these UMD fall events (dbknews.com)
  • DOTS Hosts Safety Month Events (umd.edu)
  • UMB Celebrates America at 250: 'MPowering' Maryland Through Partnership, Innovation, and Service (umaryland.edu)

Greenbelt

Bethesda

  • MD Olympian Accused Of Reflecting Pool Vandalism Has Case Permanently Closed (patch.com)

Ok Hyattsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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