Five Things You Need To Know Today (The Hy-Five)

Rise and shine, Hyattsville! Here are five things you need to know today:

1.opens this morning at 9:45. Head on over to the new store at The Metro Shops near Staples for the festivities!

2. There’s a You can touch base with Senior Inspector Chris Giunta for more details.

3. Take a free ride on the mighty Anacostia River at noon at Bladensburg Waterfront Park. This voyage will take you on a 40-seater pontoon boat ride for an environmental/historical tour of the river.

4. Need fresh veggies? Guess what? You’re in luck. With over 30 vendors, the Riverdale Park Farmer’s Market offers shoppers the option to buy straight-from-the-earth produce, meats, breads, coffee, olive oils and other prepared food items. Art, beauty products, flowers and other items are also available for sale from 3 to 7 p.m. by the MARC train depot on Rhode Island Avenue. There’s also a slammin’ band to entertain you while you pick up tonight’s dinner fixins.

5. If you’re in the market for a rubdown, check out The Still Point spa in Takoma Park. Be sure to mention Patch when you’re booking an appointment and you’ll get 15 percent off your services.