Does the Route 1 Corridor Follow a Native American Trail?
A recent state study documents Native paths that became the basis for some colonial roads and, in turn, some state highways.
Stories about Bladensburg, Maryland, in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., with a focus on arts, culture, history, real estate and development.
Uncovering the Native American History Beneath Route 1
/in Bladensburg, College Park, Greenbelt/by Alison BeckwithArchaeologists believe Native Americans were living along these creeks soon after the last Ice Age ended
Making Route 1’s Historic Corridor Accessible for Everyone
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park/by Alison BeckwithThe Route 1 corridor has areas that are poorly designed by modern standards, making them inaccessible to people with disabilities.
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.
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