Hyattsville’s Franklins Hires New Executive Chef, Unveils Updated Menu
Franklins Restaurant in Hyattsville recently hired a new chef to change up its menu, updating some classic dishes while adding new options.
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 Send Your Pre-K Kids Free Books
/in Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithPrince George’s County will send your child[ren] a book each month until they turn five under a program funded by the county and country singer Dolly Parton’s nonprofit.
Prince George’s Sentinel Newspaper Closes After 88 Years
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park/by Alison BeckwithThe Prince George’s Sentinel was in its 88th year of publication, covering stories from along the Route 1 corridor and the rest of the county.
Meet the New Hyattsville Wire, Redesigned
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithYou may have noticed some new things about the Hyattsville Wire. That’s because we recently launched our biggest redesign since we started in 2012, introducing a new logo, masthead and […]
Here’s Where You Can See Live Music on Route 1
/in Brentwoods, College Park, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithThe sudden closing of MilkBoy ArtHouse in College Park has led to speculation about the reasons for its decision to shut doors. Among other things, commenters on a popular Reddit […]
Artisan 4100 Taps Local Artists for Collection
/in Brentwoods/by Alison BeckwithAs with its sister project across the street, Studio 3807, developers of the Brentwood building worked with local artist John Paradiso to select the artworks. “The Gateway Arts District is […]
Why Mount Rainier is Like a Health Food Oasis
/in Brentwoods, Mount Rainier/by Alison BeckwithUnder the U.S. Department of Agriculture standards, parts of Mount Rainier and neighboring Brentwood were considered “food deserts” because many residents would have to travel too far for good food. […]
How Coffee Is Fueling Route 1’s Development
/in Brentwoods, College Park, Hyattsville, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithTen years ago, there were very few coffee shops along the Route 1 corridor. You could get a cup of coffee at the Professional Coffee Shop, a much-loved diner across […]
Why Route 1 Should Add a High-Speed Bus Lane
/in Brentwoods, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithWhen the last Route 82 streetcar headed up Rhode Island Avenue in 1958, city leaders thought that buses would be a big improvement. They were wrong. Buses were soon stuck in […]
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