Category Archives: University Park
Five University Park residents who were among those who died on the Sept. 11 attacks are remembered today at a small memorial at the end of Wells Parkway. Continue reading
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From most parts of the Route 1 corridor this weekend, you will likely see a long beam of blue light shining towards the sky. That’s the “Tower of Light” tribute on display at the Pentagon which marks the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack. Continue reading
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A Hyattsville charity is helping thousands of Afghan refugees who will be coming to the greater D.C. area over the next few days and weeks. Continue reading
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Prince George’s County Hopes to Expand Route 1 Trails
Prince George’s County will seek federal funding to complete dozens of new trails, including several along the Route 1 corridor. Continue reading
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With all the new growth and development on the corridor, Route 1 has become much more walkable in recent years, but more could be done, especially to make streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. Continue reading
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Starting at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 17, all indoor and outdoor venues can resume business as normal in Prince George’s County, bringing the county into alignment with the rest of Maryland. Continue reading
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Route 1 corridor already has Little Free libraries and Little Free food pantries. Now it has a Little Free Art Gallery as well. Continue reading
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