Making Route 1’s Historic Corridor Accessible for Everyone
The Route 1 corridor has areas that are poorly designed by modern standards, making them inaccessible to people with disabilities.
Stories about Bladensburg, Maryland, in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., with a focus on arts, culture, history, real estate and development.
Rock Fans Long Thought This Iconic Prop Ended Up on the Route 1 Corridor
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, Edmonston, Hyattsville, Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithFor many years, Parliament-Funkadelic fans speculated that the original Mothership ended up on the Route 1 corridor.
America in Bloom Advisors to Visit Bladensburg
/in Bladensburg, Edmonston/by Alison BeckwithExperts on how cities can better use trees, plants and flowers will visit Bladensburg this month.
Anacostia River Likely to Escape Major Impact from Potomac Spill
/in Bladensburg/by Alison BeckwithA massive spill on the Potomac River is so far having little effect on the Anacostia River.
A Bygone Era: A Look Back at the Washington Post’s Coverage of Prince George’s County
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithAmid last week’s layoffs, The Washington Post let go of its only remaining reporter covering Prince George’s County and the Route 1 corridor.
Route 1 Group Delivers Groceries to Immigrant Families Amid Deportations
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithAn informal group of Route 1 residents has been delivering groceries to immigrant families worried about going out in public.
The Hyattsville Wire’s Most-Read Stories of 2025
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithYou read, you shared, you commented—now, let’s revisit the Hyattsville Wire’s most-read stories of 2025.
A Heartfelt Thank You From The Hyattsville Wire
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithThe holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on all we’re thankful for.
Resources Available for Route 1 Workers Affected by the Shutdown
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithIt’s been nearly a month since the federal government shutdown, and the Route 1 corridor is feeling the pinch.
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