Tag Archives: coronavirus

New Book Series on Route 1 Black-Owned Barbershops Highlights Public Health Efforts
An internationally recognized effort on the Route 1 corridor to promote the coronavirus vaccine and other public health measures through barbershops is getting more attention through a new book series called the Barbershop Storybook Project. Continue reading
- Posted in Brentwood, College Park, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier
- Tagged coronavirus, public health, University of Maryland
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Workers at Greenbelt’s New Deal Cafe no longer rely on tips to make their weekly paycheck, a trend in the restaurant industry that’s taking off.
- Posted in Greenbelt, Hyattsville
- Tagged coronavirus, New Deal Cafe, Pizzeria Paradiso, restaurants
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Hyattsville’s Pizzeria Paradiso is no longer relying on tipping, part of a wave of restaurants changing their approach to paying staff during the pandemic. Continue reading
- Posted in Hyattsville
- Tagged coronavirus, Pizzeria Paradiso, restaurants
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The Omicron variant has led to more public health measures being reinstated on the Route 1 corridor already. Continue reading
- Posted in Bladensburg, Brentwood, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge
- Tagged coronavirus, restaurants, schools
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When an epidemic hit Riverdale Park in 1813, those affected did not yet have the scientific understanding to know why it was happening. Continue reading
- Posted in Riverdale Park
- Tagged coronavirus, history, Riversdale
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Hyattsville Entrepreneur Finds New Business Selling Masks
Mia Montgomery intended for her online store to sell children’s clothes on consignment, but when the coronavirus pandemic began, she pivoted to selling masks. Continue reading
- Posted in Hyattsville
- Tagged Bianca + Jean, coronavirus, farmers markets, Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center, retail
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The new Hyattsville library is now slated to open in late January due to construction delays involving permits and materials. Continue reading
- Posted in Hyattsville
- Tagged coronavirus, Hyattsville Public Library, libraries
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