How Backyard Comedy Shows Started in Hyattsville
Since 2021, Kevin Blackerby has organized more than 15 comedy shows with roughly 45 comedians in different backyards around Hyattsville.
Stories about Hyattsville, Maryland, in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., with a focus on arts, culture, history, real estate and development.
Route 1 Musician Now Leading Acoustic Jam Sessions at Joe’s Movement Emporium
/in Hyattsville, Mount Rainier/by Alison BeckwithThe classes are designed to teach musicians ages 12 and up with some basic competence how to play collaboratively in diverse genres, including bluegrass, old-time, blues and jazz.
Making Route 1’s Historic Corridor Accessible for Everyone
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park/by Alison BeckwithThe Route 1 corridor has areas that are poorly designed by modern standards, making them inaccessible to people with disabilities.
Rock Fans Long Thought This Iconic Prop Ended Up on the Route 1 Corridor
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, Edmonston, Hyattsville, Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithFor many years, Parliament-Funkadelic fans speculated that the original Mothership ended up on the Route 1 corridor.
Former DOJ Attorney Opens Consignment Shop in Hyattsville
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithErin Meehan Richmond, who spent 24 years with the Department of Justice, recently opened De Novo in the triangle-shaped building south of Franklins.
Maryland Meadworks Launches Fundraiser As Honey Prices Soar
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithMaryland Meadworks has launched a GoFundMe to address the financial strain caused by surging operational costs.
Trolley Trail Day to Draw Thousands to Route 1 Corridor Today
/in Brentwoods, College Park, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park/by Alison BeckwithThe annual Trolley Trail Day is returning to the Route 1 corridor today, with fun runs, live music and family activities.
Route 1 Towns Mark Pride Month With Celebrations This Week
/in Hyattsville, Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithThe Route 1 corridor is commemorating Pride Month with a number of celebrations starting this week.
Glassbox Padel Brings the World’s Fastest-Growing Sport to College Park
/in College Park, Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithLocated at 4928 College Ave., near the airport, Glassbox Padel is one of only a handful of places in the greater D.C. area where you can play padel.
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