Author Archives: Alison Beckwith

Looking for a New Sport? Try Axe Throwing, Just Off Route 1

Whether you’re looking for a new sport or a fun alternative for date night, you can try axe-throwing not far from the Route 1 corridor. Continue reading

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Shop Made in Maryland Now Open in College Park

A store that exclusively sells goods made by Maryland artists and craftsmen opened today in College Park, just in time for holiday shopping. The grand opening runs from Friday, Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 10, with a special reception from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday. Continue reading

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New Aldi Grocery Store Opens in Berwyn Heights

The latest outpost of the rapidly expanding German discount chain is scheduled to hold its grand opening Thursday, Dec. 7., but shoppers were allowed inside on Wednesday. Continue reading

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Here’s How You Can Join in Celebrating the Trolley Trail Extension in Hyattsville

Residents of the Route 1 corridor are celebrating the opening of the southern extension of the Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail. Continue reading

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You Can Now Follow the Hyattsville Wire on Threads

The Hyattsville Wire is now on Threads and we’ve grown rapidly in just the few days since we started posting, adding followers and gaining likes and shares on our stories about life on the Route 1 corridor. Continue reading

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How Bladensburg Created — and Solved — Its Flooding Problem

When European settlers first arrived in the area that is now Bladensburg in colonial times, the Anacostia River was deep enough that ocean-bound ships could dock there. Continue reading

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New Sarvis Cafe in Riverdale Park Partners With Local Farmers

A new cafe in Riverdale Park serving breakfast and lunch held its grand opening on Monday, Dec. 4.  Continue reading

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