Category Archives: Riverdale Park

Stories about Riverdale Park, Maryland, in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., with a focus on arts, culture, history, real estate and development.

Since January, Runners SoHy has met at 9 a.m. on Sundays at Vigilante Coffee in Hyattsville for three- to four-mile runs around the neighborhood. Continue reading

The Mount Rainier eatery located at 3310 Rhode Island Ave., was recognized this week at the 41st annual Rammy Awards for its “dedication to dining excellence, service, and value in a casual environment,” beating fellow nominees Bammy’s, Destino, Maketto and Tonari. Continue reading

You can legally swim in the Anacostia River for a few hours in September. Swimming has been illegal in the river since 1971 due to pollution, but infrastructure improvements and other efforts have improved water quality enough that D.C. is allowing the sanctioned swim. Continue reading

Businesses hurt by the extended construction of the Purple Line transit line can get grants of up to $10,000. Continue reading

The popular Venezuelan restaurant has moved to a new location at 6740 45th St., at the Station at Riverdale Park next to MOD Pizza and across the street from Le Fantome food hall. Continue reading

Communities along the Route 1 corridor have recently gained recognition for their efforts at boosting native pollinators. Continue reading

After five years in the historic town center, the Spanish-Mexican fusion restaurant moved across the street into the former home of Banana Blossom Bistro. Continue reading

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