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How Bladensburg Created — and Solved — Its Flooding Problem
When European settlers first arrived in the area that is now Bladensburg in colonial times, the Anacostia River was deep enough that ocean-bound ships could dock there. Continue reading
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In the 1990s, there were no nesting eagles along the Anacostia River. But amid a years-long cleanup, they have returned to Bladensburg Waterfront Park. Continue reading
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Considered the first significant protest march on D.C., a group of hundreds of unemployed men ended up camping out in several places along the Route 1 corridor. Continue reading
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There’s a sweet side to harvesting black walnuts on the Route 1 corridor and one Beltsville resident is taking full advantage of it. Continue reading
Since 2015, the Anacostia Riverkeeper has offered free tours of the Anacostia River for up to 10 people at a time starting at either the Anacostia Park or the Yards Marina in D.C. Continue reading
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A boat house at Bladensburg Waterfront Park is home to several crew teams for local high schools and colleges and a community rowing school. Continue reading
According to data compiled by the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, nearly every week of 2020 saw a dramatic spike in trail users along the Route 1 corridor compared to the same week in 2019. Continue reading
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- Tagged bicycles, Bladensburg Waterfront Park, parks
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Four Route 1 Towns Now Allow Non-Citizens to Vote in Local Elections
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In Memory of Alan Binstock, Mount Rainier Architect and Sculptor
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Two 10-Story Apartment Buildings Planned for College Park
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Route 1 Native Paints New Mural on West Hyattsville Garage
