Category Archives: Bladensburg
Charles Ball, who was once enslaved, is depicted heroically on the War of 1812 Bladensburg memorial, “Undaunted in Battle,” which is an 8-by-10-foot bronze sculpture located near the Peace Cross at the intersection of Baltimore Avenue and Bladensburg Road. Continue reading
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- Tagged history
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According to data compiled by the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, nearly every week of 2020 saw a dramatic spike in trail users along the Route 1 corridor compared to the same week in 2019. Continue reading
- Posted in Bladensburg, Brentwood, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge
- Tagged bicycles, Bladensburg Waterfront Park, parks
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Located in the historic Shops at Crittenden Crossing at 4816 Rhode Island Ave., Journey’s Caribbean Jerk Chicken joins other nearby destinations in addition to Streetcar including Pizzeria Paradiso and Art Works Now. Continue reading
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How Prince George’s County Enslaved People Sued for Freedom
Starting in the 1790s, enslaved people in Prince George’s County tried a novel way to gain their freedom: they took their owners to court. Continue reading
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, some businesses on the Route 1 corridor are offering specials to help you share the love. Continue reading
- Posted in Bladensburg, Brentwood, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge
- Tagged Foodhini, Franklins, Hotel at the University of Maryland, Maryland Meadworks, Pennyroyal Station, restaurants, Shortcake Bakery, Sugar Vault, Tiered and Petite
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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s categories were modified to reflect the different ways we’ve adapted to and experienced life on the Route 1 corridor. Continue reading
- Posted in Bladensburg, Brentwood, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge
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