Category Archives: Bladensburg
Although it lies outside the total eclipse area, the Route 1 corridor will see an 87.4 percent coverage of the sun Monday afternoon. Continue reading
- Posted in Bladensburg, Brentwood, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge
- Tagged eclipse, family, kids
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If you missed visiting the Tidal Basin this year or avoided it because you hate crowds, you can still enjoy the cherry blossoms around the Route 1 corridor, especially this year when the blooming season is one of the longest on record. Continue reading
- Posted in Bladensburg, Brentwood, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge
- Tagged National Arboretum, nature, University of Maryland
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In the 1950s, country music legend Charlie Daniels got his start playing at clubs in the greater D.C. area, including along Route 1. Continue reading
- Posted in Bladensburg
- Tagged Dixie Pig, history, music
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Four years ago this week, readers of the Washingtonian magazine were given an extended tour of the Route 1 corridor. Continue reading
- Posted in Bladensburg, Brentwood, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge
- Tagged Banana Blossom Bistro, Frances Tiafoe, Marathon Deli, MOM's Organic Market, Washingtonian
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Route 1 Nonprofit Aims to Bring More Bats to the Anacostia River
A Route 1 nonprofit is working to make the Anacostia River more bat-friendly to keep the population of mosquitoes, beetles and other insects in check. Continue reading
- Posted in Bladensburg, Brentwood, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge
- Tagged Anacostia Watershed Society, nature
- 1 Comment
One small reminder of slavery on the Route 1 corridor is a modest marker located at the Bostwick House in Bladensburg, one of the area’s most historic mansions and rarely seen by the public. Continue reading
- Posted in Bladensburg
- Tagged Bostwick House, history
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How Prince George’s New Plastic Bag Ban Will Help the Anacostia River
Shoppers along the Route 1 corridor will no longer get disposable plastic bags at most stores, as a new county law went into effect this week. Continue reading
- Posted in Bladensburg, Brentwood, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park
- Tagged environment
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Two New Hispanic Markets Now Open on Route 1
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College Park Pays for Historical Record of Lakeland Community
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Bus Driver Dies After Crash Into Two Riverdale Park Buildings
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Cheverly Sues Bladensburg to Stop Annexation of Former Hospital Site
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New Pizzeria at Brentwood’s miXt Food Hall Uses 72-Hour Dough Recipe
