Brentwood’s Studio 3807 Goes Carbon-Neutral
Brentwood’s newest apartment building won’t just have solar power, it will also produce enough to make it essentially carbon-neutral. Builders began installing panels on the roof of Studio 3807 this […]
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A Guide to Helping the Anacostia on Earth Day
/in Edmonston, Hyattsville, University Park/by Alison BeckwithThe nearly nine-mile Anacostia River, once called D.C.’s “forgotten river,” has been the focus of intense cleanup efforts in recent years. The District of Columbia has a plan to make […]
Why Edmonston Is an Environmentalist Haven
/in Edmonston/by Alison BeckwithThe tiny town of Edmonston is punching above its weight when it comes to helping the environment. Located just across the railroad tracks from Hyattsville, the town of some 1,500 […]
University Park Elementary Helps Anacostia River
/in University Park/by Alison BeckwithUniversity Park Elementary School is doing its part to improve the Anacostia watershed. The nonprofit Anacostia Watershed Society is digging up the school’s soccer field and areas around the playground to […]
Solar Power Grows on Route 1
/in Brentwoods, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier/by Ryan Teague BeckwithA 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 […]
Hyattsville Signs Climate Mayors Pledge
/in Hyattsville/by Ryan Teague BeckwithHyattsville joined a list of U.S. cities pledging to try to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. Mayor Candace Hollingsworth signed a pledge from 279 mayors to move ahead with […]
Vigilante Offers Coffee Grounds for Your Garden
/in Hyattsville/by Ryan Teague BeckwithIf you like Vigilante’s coffee, you can get some to go—for your garden. Like many coffee shops, the Hyattsville hangout offers its used grounds for free to customers who want […]
Why Prince George’s County Banned Styrofoam
/in Hyattsville/by Ryan Teague BeckwithHere’s a fun Earth Day tidbit: Prince George’s County banned styrofoam last year. Since July 1, the use of polystyrene packaging (known as “packing peanuts”), cups and takeout containers has been […]
The State of 5731 Baltimore Avenue
/in Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithIt’s not hard to miss the abandoned gas station at 5731 Baltimore Ave. when you drive into Hyattsville from the north. It lies at the southern edge of Riverdale Park […]
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