How the Archie Edwards Foundation is Keeping Blues Alive on Route 1
The Archie Edwards Blues Foundation could have easily fallen victim to the real estate boom on the Route 1 corridor. Instead, it’s thriving.
Stories about Riverdale Park, 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.
Purple Line Brings Big Changes to University Boulevard
/in College Park, Hyattsville, Riverdale Park, University Park/by Alison BeckwithUniversity Boulevard on the west side of the University of Maryland campus will undergo a massive facelift, as two lanes face long-term closures next month for the Purple Line. Pedestrians and bicyclists will be required to stay outside of the construction zone at all times.
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.
Riverdale Park Seeks Local Artists for Public Art Initiative
/in Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithThe Town of Riverdale Park is seeking local artists to provide five pieces of art to be displayed publicly for a year as part of the Riverdale Park Public Art Initiative. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 3 at noon.
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 […]
Washingtonian Taps Hyattsville Wire for Magazine’s First Route 1 Neighborhood Guide
/in College Park, Hyattsville, Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithAs part of a regular series on hot neighborhoods, the Washingtonian tapped Hyattsville Wire editor Alison Beckwith to write up the best places to eat, shop and play in the area.
Prince George’s County Now Has Its Own Lager
/in Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithDenizens Brewing Co. has debuted a Prince George’s County Lager in honor of its new production facility at the Station at Riverdale Park, which opened last spring. Made with European […]
How Route 1 Just Got More Food-Truck Friendly
/in Bladensburg, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park/by Alison BeckwithPrince George’s County just loosened strict rules that hampered food trucks in the area, following the lead of several communities along the Route 1 corridor.
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