University Park Restores Meadow for Wildlife and Bees
The town of University Park has restored a meadow to provide food and shelter for local wildlife and flowers for bees.
Stories about University Park, Maryland, in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., with a focus on arts, culture, history, real estate and development.
Prince George’s County Moves to Phase 2 of Reopening
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithPrince George’s County will move to a modified phase two of reopening from coronavirus-related lockdowns at 5 p.m. Monday, June 15.
Here’s How You Can Support Black-Owned Businesses on Route 1
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithBelow is a running list of black-owned businesses along the Route 1 corridor you can help support.
Route 1 Vigils Express Solidarity and Call for Racial Justice
/in College Park, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, University Park/by Alison BeckwithResidents of the Route 1 corridor are holding vigils to express unity and call for racial justice after police have violently clashed with protesters in recent days in and around Washington, D.C., and nationwide.
Prince George’s County Partially Reopens on Monday. Here’s What You Need to Know
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithPrince George’s County will begin the first phase of reopening after the coronavirus lockdown on Monday, June 1 and D.C. just opened for phase one on Friday, May 29. That means parts of the Route 1 corridor will be open, but it doesn’t mean things are entirely back to normal.
A Running List of Route 1 Groups Giving Back During the Pandemic
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithThe coronavirus pandemic has brought out the best of the Route 1 corridor, with various groups working to make a difference. Here’s a running list of charities and area businesses helping out during the pandemic.
A Pioneer of Solar Power Lived in University Park for Decades
/in University Park/by Alison BeckwithA noted astrophysicist and longtime head of the Smithsonian Institution and the Astrophysical Observatory in D.C., University Park resident Charles Greeley Abbot was also a pioneer in solar power.
Mount Rainier’s Joe’s Movement Emporium Offers Child Care for Essential Workers
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithJoe’s Movement Emporium is offering daytime care for children of essential workers in Maryland beginning April 20. To qualify, children must be between the ages of 5 and 13 and have a parent who is considered an essential worker in Maryland.
Maryland Meadworks Looks to Expand Delivery to D.C.
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison BeckwithMaryland Meadworks is looking to expand its mead delivery service to Washington, D.C., by the end of the month.
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