Duke Ellington’s Former Haunt Gets Restored
A once popular music hall and tavern off of Rhode Island Ave. frequented by the likes of Duke Ellington is being restored. The town of North Brentwood and the Hyattsville […]
Stories about Brentwood, Maryland, in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., with a focus on arts, culture, history, real estate and development.
How MilkBoy is Reviving Jazz on Route 1
/in Brentwoods, College Park, Hyattsville, Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithMilkBoy ArtHouse in College Park has given new life to jazz on the Route 1 corridor. The Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra, a well-known D.C. jazz ensemble, recently began a residency at […]
Why Brentwood Should Save the Arrow
/in Brentwoods, College Park, Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithAs you drive along Rhode Island Avenue, it’s easy to miss the arrow. Located atop two metal posts in an empty parking lot in Brentwood, the unlit metal arrow points […]
The Fascinating History of North Brentwood
/in Brentwoods/by Ryan Teague BeckwithThe tiny town of North Brentwood has one of the most interesting backstories of any Route 1 community. Founded after the Reconstruction era by a veteran commander of the U.S. […]
The Story Behind a New Route 1 Sculpture
/in Brentwoods, Riverdale Park/by Ryan Teague BeckwithRiverdale Park, which has already seen three new pieces of public art added near the Whole Foods last year, has installed a new sculpture along East-West Highway. “Great Blue Herons” […]
Here’s Why 2017 Was Such a Big Year for Route 1
/in Brentwoods, College Park, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park/by Ryan Teague BeckwithYou might say 2017 was the year of the Route 1 corridor’s rebirth and even more is set to come. Last year saw a number of major openings, decisions and […]
A New Way to Pick Up Holiday Gifts on Route 1
/in Brentwoods, College Park, Hyattsville, Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithIf you like to do your holiday shopping online, you’ve got a new way to pick up gifts on Route 1. Online retailing giant Amazon has placed several automated lockers […]
The Hyattsville Wire Gives Thanks
/in Brentwoods, College Park, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park/by Alison BeckwithHappy Thanksgiving from the Hyattsville Wire! We are so thankful for this community, for our advertisers, and you, our readers. Thanks for reading and sharing our stories, thanks for your […]
Studio 3807 Commissions $200,000 Worth of Art
/in Brentwoods/by Alison BeckwithA new apartment complex scheduled to open next spring in Brentwood is getting serious about art. The developers of Studio 3807, a mixed-use building kitty-cornered from the volunteer fire department on Rhode Island […]
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