Route 1’s Roots Run Deep
Route 1 can trace its origins in part to the 17th century. The U.S. highway that runs through this area was once part of a system of roads connecting the […]
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Singer Building Ready to Rent in Mount Rainier
/in Mount Rainier/by Ryan Teague BeckwithThe historic Singer Building in Mount Rainier will be renovated by the end of summer. Built in 1936, the three-story building in the 3300 block of Rhode Island Avenue is being redeveloped by […]
How MilkBoy Came to College Park
/in College Park/by Ryan Teague BeckwithThe University of Maryland has set its sights on making College Park a great college town. MilkBoy ArtHouse, which opens Tuesday, is a crucial part of that effort. A cafe, […]
Vigilante Coffee Places Among Top U.S. Roasters
/in Hyattsville/by Ryan Teague BeckwithThe owner of Vigilante Coffee was named one of the top roasters at the U.S. Coffee Championships. At the April 21-23 event in Seattle, Chris Vigilante placed fifth in the U.S. […]
Meet the Bear in Riverdale Park
/in Riverdale Park/by Ryan Teague BeckwithRoute 1’s newest piece of public art is a giant blue bear. Located at the entrance to Riverdale Park Station near the Whole Foods, the stainless steel and urethane sculpture […]
University Park Adds Bike Lanes
/in University Park/by Ryan Teague BeckwithUniversity Park just made things a little easier for bicyclists. The town added shared lane markings—known in urban planning circles as “sharrows”—to two routes leading through it. The first route follows Queens […]
Here’s What’s Behind the Grocery Store Boom
/in College Park, Hyattsville, Riverdale Park/by Ryan Teague BeckwithThe greater Hyattsville area is having a boom in high-end grocery stores. Yes! Organic Market moved into the Shoppes at Arts District Hyattsville in 2011. An upscale Safeway opened at University […]
Why Prince George’s County Banned Styrofoam
/in Hyattsville/by Ryan Teague BeckwithHere’s a fun Earth Day tidbit: Prince George’s County banned styrofoam last year. Since July 1, the use of polystyrene packaging (known as “packing peanuts”), cups and takeout containers has been […]
State-Chartered Bank Comes to Riverdale Park
/in Riverdale Park/by Ryan Teague BeckwithIf you’re not happy with your bank, you’ll have another option soon. Old Line Bank, a state-chartered bank with 21 branches around Maryland, is coming to Riverdale Park Station. Given […]
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