Five Route 1 Towns Now Allow Non-Citizens to Vote in Local Elections
Four Route 1 towns now allow non-citizens to vote in local elections, a policy aimed at integrating recent immigrants into the community.
Stories about Edmonston, Maryland, in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., with a focus on arts, culture, history, real estate and development.
Early Voting in the 2024 Presidential Election Kicks Off on Route 1
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park/by Alison BeckwithEarly voting began on Thursday in Maryland, where voters were choosing the next U.S. president, senator, and judges and deciding on a reproductive rights amendment.
Route 1’s Community Forklift Receives $750,000 from Congress to Expand
/in Edmonston/by Alison BeckwithRoute 1 nonprofit Community Forklift received a $750,000 grant from the federal government recently to expand its operations.
Community Forklift to Hold Year’s Last ‘First Friday’ on Sept. 6 (Sponsored Post)
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, Sponsored Posts, University Park, Woodridge/by adminCommunity Forklift is wrapping up another summer of First Fridays on Sept. 6, with live music from Tritone Jazz Trio, a Seafood Boss food truck and drinks from Clear Skies Meadery.
Welcome Home Neighbor Helps People in Need on the Route 1 Corridor
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithA group of volunteer residents along the Route 1 corridor have formed a group called Welcome Home Neighbor, and for the last two years, they have worked to assist families in need who are moving to the area.
Hyattsville Resident Helps People Applying for Jobs (Sponsored Post)
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, Sponsored Posts, University Park, Woodridge/by adminAfter 15 years in human resources departments, German Rochez decided to give job seekers the benefits of his experiences.
Anacostia Riverkeeper Splash Event in the River Postponed Again
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithAn event to allow swimming in the Anacostia River was postponed again after water quality tests failed.
How to See the National Arboretum After Hours This Summer
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithThe National Arboretum, just off Route 1, normally closes at 5 p.m., but there are some options to see it after hours this summer.
It’s Mulberry Season on the Route 1 Corridor
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithAlong with other berries in Maryland, mulberries generally ripen in June, although they came a little earlier this year.
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