Old Maryland Grill Prepares for August Opening
Mike Franklin’s newest restaurant is getting close to opening. The owner of Franklins Restaurant, Brewery, and General Store in Hyattsville will open a new outpost at the Hotel at the University of […]
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How Route 1 Honors Jim Henson
/in College Park, Hyattsville, University Park/by Ryan Teague BeckwithJim Henson has three separate memorials along the Route 1 corridor. The creator of the Muppets spent his early childhood in Leland, Mississippi, which has a small welcome center with […]
Route 1 Will Be Fine Without the Purple Line
/in College Park, Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithThe outlook for the Purple Line looks grimmer than ever. The proposed 16 mile light-rail line running from New Carrollton to Bethesda has faced repeated setbacks, including a federal judge’s […]
Meet the Winners of the Best of Route 1 Poll
/in College Park, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park/by Ryan Teague BeckwithThe Hyattsville Wire has announced the winners of the first-ever Best of Route 1 reader poll. A few local favorites did well, as expected. Vigilante Coffee won best place to get a […]
Study: Demand for High-End Retail on Route 1
/in College Park, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park/by Ryan Teague BeckwithPrince 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 […]
High-End Red Door Spa Comes to College Park
/in College Park/by Ryan Teague BeckwithThe new hotel in College Park will bring another amenity to the area: a high-end spa. The Hotel at the University of Maryland will include an Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa […]
New Tech Center Takes Shape in College Park
/in College Park/by Alison BeckwithThe outlines of Route 1’s next big addition have become clear this week as construction continues at the entrance to the University of Maryland on Campus Drive. Named for a […]
How Route 1 Became a Bike Haven
/in Brentwoods, College Park, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park/by Ryan Teague BeckwithRoute 1 has become a great place for bicycling, with shops, trails, bike-sharing stations and strong local support. There are several locally owned bike shops: Hyattsville’s Arrow Bicycle, College Park Bicycles and Proteus Bicycles. […]
Kapnos Taverna Headed to College Park
/in College Park/by Ryan Teague BeckwithNoted D.C. restaurateur Mike Isabella is bringing his Greek restaurant to College Park. Isabella, whom you may recognize from his stints on “Top Chef,” will bring an outpost of Kapnos Taverna […]
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