The Hyattsville Wire heard from a local Realtor who heard from a Prince George’s County government official that Founding Farmers is also looking into opening up a location at the upcoming Whole Foods Market in Riverdale Park. Apparently, like the possible Apple retail … Continue reading →

Beth Hess is a regular at the D.C. GlassWorks studio in Edmonston. The “crafter-in-chief” at Wunder Around, the College Park resident talked with the Hyattsville Wire by email about how she got started in glass. How did you get into … Continue reading →

D.C. commuters saw some nice words about Hyattsville Wednesday. A two-page spread in the “Hot Hoods” section of the Washington Post-produced Express commuter paper highlighted the Arts District, the local arts and restaurant scenes and the coming Whole Foods Market. Metro … Continue reading →

Chain stores and restaurants provide most of the free Wi-Fi networks in Hyattsville. A survey by the Hyattsville Wire of local public Internet hotspots found that most of them are provided by national chains, especially around Prince George’s Plaza. That … Continue reading →

The Calvert House Inn Restaurant & Pub in Riverdale closed, ending another chapter of Route 1 history. Known for its fresh seafood, intimate setting, and white tablecloths, the Calvert House shut its doors on Feb. 1 after more than a half … Continue reading →

Franklins Restaurant and Brewery knows a thing or two about funky, so it’s not surprising that its One of Those Funky Thangs Wild Ale got high marks. The Washington City Paper had some sweet words for the sour taste of … Continue reading →

Leni Lewis, retail manager for Franklin’s Restaurant, Brewery & General Store, is also known as the store’s “retail goddess,” which is her actual title listed on the menu. In addition to picking out the ceiling-high kitchen gadgets, unique gifts, Crabtree & Evelyn bath goodies, … Continue reading →