A Venezuelan restaurant on Baltimore Ave., in Hyattsville has gained praise as one of the nine best places for arepas in the greater Washington area. Eater D.C. praised the offerings at Caracas de Ayer, originally known as Cafe Azul, which was started … Continue reading →

Renovations continue at the former gas station known as Jey’s Auto Care at the northern corner of Hyattsville’s Arts District on Baltimore Ave., including a stucco exterior and completely new interior. But Silver Spring business owner Jey Edward says he … Continue reading →

Owner Jey Edward is fixing up the former gas station at the northern corner of the Arts District. The Silver Spring business owner has long sparred with the city of Riverdale Park over the future of the site, but he … Continue reading →

Riverdale Park Station will soon have a new playground. Already partially constructed, the playground includes a variety of slides, climbing areas and towers for kids to play with. There’s even a section which includes a music station of chimes. Developers … Continue reading →

Hyattsville’s Arts District feels a lot artsier lately. In recent weeks, two loosely related efforts have started to transform the area around the historic downtown along Route 1 with new murals, painted walls of buildings, and art-related events. Urban Investment … Continue reading →

  Prince George’s County has an unmet demand for more high-end retail, but the Route 1 corridor remains a bright spot. A study by the county planning department found that Prince George’s could generate $1.4 billion more from retail sales … Continue reading →

A new apartment complex will be the greenest yet along Route 1. Studio 3807 in Brentwood will have solar panels on the roof that will reduce consumption by almost 80 percent and charging stations for electric cars in the garage. It will be built … Continue reading →