Inside the New Hyattsville Library, Slated to Open Spring 2021
The new Hyattsville public library faced delays in construction due to last year’s wet weather and is now set to open next spring.
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 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.
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 […]
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.
Curbside Composting Expands Along Route 1
/in College Park, Hyattsville, University Park/by Alison BeckwithThe city of Hyattsville began collecting food scraps this week, joining a growing effort along the Route 1 corridor and a movement that’s taking off across the United States. Curbside […]
Why White Oak Trees on Route 1 Are Dying
/in College Park, Hyattsville, University Park/by Alison BeckwithOlder white oak trees along the Route 1 corridor are dying at a faster than normal rate, possibly due to recent weather extremes related to climate change. Tree specialists with […]
Meet the Winners of the 2019 Best of Route 1
/in Brentwoods, College Park, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park/by Alison BeckwithAfter tabulating the submissions, the results are in for the winners of the Hyattsville Wire’s third annual Best of Route 1 reader poll. They show a mix of longtime local […]
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