Category Archives: Woodridge

Stories about Woodridge, a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., with a focus on arts, culture, history, real estate and development.

Courtesy of UCLA and NASA

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Alison Beckwith

Where to Watch the Partial Solar Eclipse on Route 1

Although it lies outside the total eclipse area, the Route 1 corridor will see an 87.4 percent coverage of the sun Monday afternoon. Continue reading →

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Alison Beckwith

New Gateway Farmer’s Market Coming to Brentwood in May

The Gateway Farmers’ Market in Brentwood will feature a variety of vendors from the Route 1 corridor and nearby farms in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Continue reading →

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Alison Beckwith

Here’s Where You Can Still Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms Around Route 1

If you missed visiting the Tidal Basin this year or avoided it because you hate crowds, you can still enjoy the cherry blossoms around the Route 1 corridor, especially this year when the blooming season is one of the longest on record.  Continue reading →

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Alison Beckwith

Apartment Building to Replace Former Church on Route 1 in Woodridge

A 20-unit apartment building is being built in the former location of a church in the Woodridge neighborhood of D.C., just south of Mount Rainier. Continue reading →

Courtesy of Terratorie

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Alison Beckwith

Mount Rainier Artist Releases New Hand-Drawn Riverdale Park Map

A Mount Rainier artist who specializes in hand-drawn maps of D.C. neighborhoods has released a new map of Riverdale Park. Continue reading →

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Alison Beckwith

The Barbershop Off Route 1 Where Legendary Bluesman Archie Edwards Worked — and Played

Legendary bluesman Archie Edwards ran a barbershop just outside Mount Rainier for decades where held regular jam sessions with everyone from amateurs to blues greats. Continue reading →

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Alison Beckwith

Jim Morrison’s Favorite Hangout on Route 1 Was an Arthouse

Before becoming a rock star, Jim Morrison attended high school in Alexandria, Va., and occasionally came to Route 1. Continue reading →

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