Author Archives: Ryan Teague Beckwith
See Striking Nature Photos from the Anacostia
Jenny Glenn is a computer specialist who works for the federal government, but in her spare time she takes striking nature photos along the Anacostia River near the Route 1 corridor. The University Park resident uses an Android smartphone when … Continue reading
The Remarkable History of a Bladensburg Church
In an industrial park in Bladensburg lies a tiny red brick church at 4107 47th Street with a remarkable history dating back to the end of the Civil War. Continue reading
Why Route 1’s Giant Parking Lots May Not Last
Few things are more symbolic of America suburbs than the giant parking lot. From malls to car dealerships to big box stores, developers have spent the latter half of the 20th century paving over lots to fill with cars, especially … Continue reading
Track Route 1 BioDiversity on iNaturalist App
Local naturalists are turning to their smartphones to track and document the diversity of plants and animals along the Route 1 corridor. Using the popular iNaturalist app on iPhones and Android, area bird watchers, riverkeepers and amateur arborists are doing … Continue reading
Purple Line Begins Construction in College Park
Construction of the Purple Line has finally begun in College Park. The University of Maryland has permanently closed one lane of Campus Drive through the heart of campus, making it a one-way street. The other lane will now be reserved … Continue reading
Vigilante, Streetcar 82 Team Up on Coffee Stout
The Route 1 corridor already has its own beer and its own coffee. Now, two of area’s favorite local businesses have teamed up to make its very own coffee stout, and you can try some this weekend. Streetcar 82 Brewing … Continue reading
Streetcar 82 Plans Celebration on Sept. 7
Streetcar 82 Brewing Co. has been open since July, but it’s now getting ready to hold its grand opening celebration. The Hyattsville brewery is planning a three-day event starting on Sept. 7, the 60th anniversary of the final ride of … Continue reading
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