Author Archives: Alison Beckwith
How Country Music Legend Charlie Daniels Got His Start Playing in Bladensburg
In the 1950s, country music legend Charlie Daniels got his start playing at clubs in the greater D.C. area, including along Route 1. Continue reading
Renowned Route 1 Jazz Pianist Daniel Weatherspoon Sells Out Shows in D.C.
Renowned Route 1 jazz pianist Daniel Weatherspoon, a Grammy- and Dove Award-winning composer, producer, and recording artist who has worked with various popular artists, including Beyoncé, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Mary Mary, will perform two shows at the Carlyle Room in D.C. in March. Continue reading
Four Years Ago, Washingtonian Ran Our Route 1 Guide
Four years ago this week, readers of the Washingtonian magazine were given an extended tour of the Route 1 corridor. Continue reading
How a County Anti-Sprawl Effort Could Spur More Growth Around Route 1
Prince George’s County will consider using impact fees to discourage sprawl and encourage more apartments near Metro stations. Continue reading
New Apartments at Hyattsville’s University Town Center Taking Shape
Located at 6400 America Blvd., The Residences at the Six will feature 316 apartments and 2,052 square feet of shops at University Town Center in Hyattsville. Continue reading
Route 1 Nonprofit Aims to Bring More Bats to the Anacostia River
A Route 1 nonprofit is working to make the Anacostia River more bat-friendly to keep the population of mosquitoes, beetles and other insects in check. Continue reading
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Two New Hispanic Markets Now Open on Route 1
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College Park Pays for Historical Record of Lakeland Community
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Bus Driver Dies After Crash Into Two Riverdale Park Buildings
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Cheverly Sues Bladensburg to Stop Annexation of Former Hospital Site
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New Pizzeria at Brentwood’s miXt Food Hall Uses 72-Hour Dough Recipe
