🌱 Patch AM: What detectives uncovered in Hyattsville’s 2023 fatal stabbing case

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In today's newsletter:

• What detectives uncovered in Hyattsville's 2023 fatal stabbing case
• Why Hyattsville's 20781 homes are suddenly worth so much more

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 89, low: 61.
• Saturday: Cloudy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suspect Charged In 2023 Fatal Stabbing Of Avrell Milam In Hyattsville (thebaynet.com) — Hyattsville residents are learning that a 67-year-old man has been charged in the 2023 fatal stabbing of 33-year-old Avrell Milam on Belcrest Center Drive, after investigators recently secured a warrant and arrested him in Washington, DC. Prince George's County Police say there's no known connection between suspect and victim, and they're asking anyone with information to call detectives and reference case 23-0051162.
   

• The 5 Zip Codes in the Maryland Suburbs With the Highest Home Price Appreciation in 2026 (urbanturf.com) — Homeowners and buyers in Hyattsville's 20781 zip code are seeing some of the region's strongest price growth this year, with the median home price jumping 17.2% to $535,000. Larger detached houses are driving much of the increase, while nearby suburbs like Rockville, Mount Rainier, Kensington, and Gaithersburg also post notable gains across different price ranges.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hyattsville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• Admissions Open House →
  Edmund Burke School, 4101 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Introduction to Bookmaking: Sewn Structures →
  Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 4318 Gallatin St, Hyattsville
  10:30 am
• Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
  Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg -
  10:30 am
• Beginning Blues Harmonica
  Hyattsville Branch Library Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
  10:30 am
• Beginning Voice: Singing the Blues
  Hyattsville Branch Library Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
  11:30 am
• Kids Create: Papel Picado
  Mount Rainier Branch Library Mount Rainier -
  1:00 pm
• Prince George's County Phirst Pham Community Cookout →
  Driskell Park, 3911 Hamilton St, Hyattsville
  2:00 pm
• Comics Count: Bringing Reading to Life Through Voice Acting
  Hyattsville Branch Library Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
  2:00 pm
• The Inaugural Black-Tie Fundraiser Gala →
  3501 University Boulevard East, Hyattsville
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Ruminations: Our Stories IN PAPER Closing Reception →
  Helen C. Frederick Gallery, Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 4318 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Through the Dark, the Light Beckons with Dissonance Dance Theatre →
  Prince George's Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Hyattsville
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Through the Dark, the Light Beckons with Dissonance Dance Theatre →
  Prince George's Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Hyattsville
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This cutie has been hanging around my apartment complex just recently and is very friendly and vocal.
  I was wondering if he may belong to someone and was just lost? Otherwise it looks like he has some bugs in his head area so I'm afraid to touch him… (Nextdoor Chillum)
• Good afternoon neighbors🤗
  Anyone know a place giving away pull-up size 3T? Looking to help a neighbor in need, also baby boy clothes 2t-3t (Nextdoor Landover Hills)

• Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Cosmetics Sales Counter Manager - MAC, Mall At Prince Georges - Full Time in Hyattsville. Apply here.
• Mom365, Inc. posted a job opening for Photographer in Hyattsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hyattsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

College Park

• Ariel Ron awarded 'genius grant' from MacArthur Foundation (smu.edu)
• University of Maryland opens quantum Discovery Center with Microsoft as investment hits $500m (edtechinnovationhub.com)

Bowie

• Riverdale Park Suspect In String Of Home Burglaries Arrested (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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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