There’s no secret that this year holidays will look different for all of us at Parkside Westphalia and beyond. While cars usually line the street with visitors during Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, and more, we are expecting the family visits…
We’re all spending a lot more time at home which gives us more opportunity for interior and exterior projects. In preparation for Thanksgiving, whether you’re having family over or not, many neighbors want to beautify their yard with annuals. In…
Clearly nothing about 2020 has been “the usual”, and this includes Halloween! For the past few years Parkside has had a wonderful time as a community on Halloween. We’re used to dressing our children in their favorite characters and going…
Did you know that Prince George’s County has an alert system? Alert Prince George’s (formerly known as Notify Me Prince George’s) is Prince George’s County’s “Public” communications system that sends emergency alerts, notifications, and updates to your registered devices. It…
How to vote in 2020 is a topic because COVID-19 has impacted so many things, including voting this year. Because of that we want to make sure that Parkside residents are clear on how to vote, whether you visit the…
As summer comes to a close, there is no better time than the present to take a walk behind the Parkside neighborhood where an oasis of nature lies. If you’ve ever walked down Central Park Drive, you’ll see a set…
Parkside Westphalia has an assortment of beautiful townhomes, many of which homeowners have added decks and patios. Living in a townhome, it’s not uncommon to see patio furniture and decorations, but what about gardens? We spoke with one Parkside neighbor…
The Parkside Westphalia neighborhood is home to hundreds of different plants, trees, and flowers. If you take a walk you’ll see that almost every stretch of land, sidewalk, and neighborhood has so many different species! We checked out a few…
The verdict is in, and PG County schools “Back to School” will not be the same as years past. Instead, we won’t really be going back in the physical sense at all, at least not before February 2021 as we…
During this time of social distancing and staying at home, there hasn’t been much action in the neighborhood. The one thing that’s brought a spark of joy at least 4 days a week is the melody of the ice cream…