Author Archives: Ryan Teague Beckwith
What Will Happen to Bladensburg’s Peace Cross?
In the middle of the busy intersection at Bladensburg Road and Baltimore Avenue stands the Bladensburg Peace Cross, which was erected in 1925 and honors residents of Prince George’s County who died in World War I. It is now at … Continue reading
Hyattsville Choir Releases Second Album
A semi-professional Hyattsville chamber choir has released its second album. Founded by a group of DeMatha Catholic High students in 2016 and led by college senior Robby Napoli, Lux (pronounced like Luke’s) performs standard classical composers like Claudio Monteverdi and Anton Bruckner. But … Continue reading
Brentwood’s Iconic Statue of Abraham Lincoln
A statue of Abraham Lincoln by one of the most famous sculptors to portray him sits in a cemetery in Brentwood. Continue reading
How Route 1 Can Get Smart About Growth
Here’s the good news: Growth is coming to the Route 1 corridor. That’s also the bad news. After years of watching developments like the Arts District Hyattsville, Riverdale Park Station and Studio 3807 with bated breath, it’s clear that the Route 1 … Continue reading
The Untold History of a Bladensburg Mansion
One of Bladensburg’s most historic mansions is rarely seen by the public, but it has an important story to tell about the area’s past, as well as America’s. Built in 1746, the Bostwick House has not been renovated to the … Continue reading
Upscale College Park Grill Opens Aug. 1
College Park Grill will have a grand opening on Wednesday, Aug. 1, adding another high-end bar and grill to the Route 1 corridor dining scene. Located in the 150-room Cambria hotel at 8321 Baltimore Avenue, the restaurant will focus on classic entrees such as ribs, … Continue reading
How the Purple Line Could Boost Route 1
The Purple Line could become one of the economic powerhouses of Maryland including some communities along the Route 1 corridor, according to one expert. At a meeting Monday in Riverdale Park for a coalition of business and nonprofit groups called … Continue reading
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