Prince George’s County Moves to Phase 2 of Reopening
Prince George’s County will move to a modified phase two of reopening from coronavirus-related lockdowns at 5 p.m. Monday, June 15.
Stories about Brentwood, Maryland, in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., with a focus on arts, culture, history, real estate and development.
Prince George’s County will move to a modified phase two of reopening from coronavirus-related lockdowns at 5 p.m. Monday, June 15.
A new arts studio in North Brentwood, Material Things, aimed at teaching pottery, woodworking and welding classes, is getting a new look since it temporarily closed due to the pandemic. Because of the coronavirus, the studio had to close just six weeks after it officially began offering classes.
Below is a running list of black-owned businesses along the Route 1 corridor you can help support.
It’s not always easy to see, but the history of racism in the United States is embedded in some of the very streets and buildings that make up the Route 1 corridor.
Prince George’s County will begin the first phase of reopening after the coronavirus lockdown on Monday, June 1 and D.C. just opened for phase one on Friday, May 29. That means parts of the Route 1 corridor will be open, but it doesn’t mean things are entirely back to normal.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought out the best of the Route 1 corridor, with various groups working to make a difference. Here’s a running list of charities and area businesses helping out during the pandemic.
Little Miner Taco has already given away more than 3,000 kids’ meals during the coronavirus pandemic, and it plans to continue through the end of summer.
Aside from its location in Brentwood’s Savor food hall at 3809 Rhode Island Avenue, the Mexican eatery has also opened a food truck to get its food out to customers around the greater Washington region.
Joe’s Movement Emporium is offering daytime care for children of essential workers in Maryland beginning April 20. To qualify, children must be between the ages of 5 and 13 and have a parent who is considered an essential worker in Maryland.

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