Launched in 2012, the Hyattsville Wire is the premier source for lifestyle news for Woodridge, D.C., Mount Rainier, Bladensburg, Edmonston, Brentwood, North Brentwood, Hyattsville, Riverdale Park, University Park, College Park and the greater Route 1 corridor in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., with a focus on dining, arts and culture, history, urban planning, and real estate and development.
Local Lingo: Ward Nine
/in Hyattsville/by Ryan Teague BeckwithSome people like to joke that Prince George’s County is “Ward Nine” — the fictitious extra ward for the Washington, D.C. City Council.
A Certified Wildlife Habitat…in Your Backyard?
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithThe National Wildlife Federation will certify anything from an apartment balcony to a vast acreaged farm if you can show you’ve created an environment that attracts birds and other wildlife.
Firehouse Lofts Coming Soon
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithThe new Firehouse Lofts at 4334 Farragut St. are coming along and we think they might be going on sale soon.
Who is Armentrout Drive Named For?
/in Hyattsville/by Ryan Teague BeckwithDriving into Hyattsville from the south, I used to worry that I’d missed a Founding Father.
Hyattsville Farmer’s Market to Open June 12
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithThe Hyattsville Farmers Market will open for the 2012 season on Tuesday, June 12.
Three Garden Favorites
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithLooking for some low-maintenance, fast-growing perennials to plant this year? Our top three picks are Knock-Out Roses, salvia and English lavender. All are thriving in our small garden and we’ve spotted […]
Springfield vs. Shelbyville
/in Hyattsville/by Ryan Teague BeckwithEvery Springfield must have its Shelbyville. Just as the fictional hometown of “The Simpsons” has its cross-town rival of Shelbyville, so too does Hyattsville have its Bladensburg. Except maybe Bladensburg […]