Readers of the Hyattsville Wire continued to be interested with local restaurants and development on the Route 1 corridor.

Among the top stories from the last year were new restaurants and apartment buildings and how one resident rebuilt his home in a more modern way.

Here’s a look at the top stories of 2024, starting with the most-read story of the year.

Raising Cane’s to Replace Nando’s in College Park
A fast-casual national chain restaurant specializing in chicken fingers will soon replace the Nando’s in College Park.

New Apartments at Hyattsville’s University Town Center Taking Shape
The Residences at the Six features 316 apartments and 2,052 square feet of shops at University Town Center, in the key area within a half-mile walk of the Metro station.

Shake Shack, Chopt to Open in College Park Later This Year
The Union on Knox student apartment building features an outpost of the popular New York-based burger chain and the salad chain.

Hyattsville Musician Rebuilds Victorian House With Modern Techniques
Popular Hyattsville musician Joe Atkins rebuilt his Victorian home after a house fire using cutting-edge techniques to reduce its energy use.

Hyattsville’s Shortcake Bakery Shuts Down After 13 Years
The popular Shortcake Bakery in southern Hyattsville saw more than 200 customers on its last day in business.

Readers were also interested in an affordable apartment complex in College Park, the Huncho House chef being featured on TV, a new hot dog and beer garden restaurant and a new location of Honey Pig, the new Gateway Farmer’s Market opening, an effort to stop a McDonald’s from coming and the history of a nearby slave auction site.

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