Some people in the Historic District have already started getting ready for the holiday season adorning their houses with lights and festive ornaments. If you spot a home that’s decorated and you think it deserves some recognition, email it to … Continue reading →

Starting in the early 1900s, Sears, Roebuck & Co. sold mail-order homes around the United States. Pitched as an affordable alternative to building a home from scratch, the homes were designed to be built from materials and patterns that could … Continue reading →

Here’s an unusual spot for a piece of public art: Someone’s lawn. Artist Nancy Sims’ piece, called “Bird House,” is on display in front of a house at 4101 Longfellow St. in Hyattsville’s Historic District. It was part of a … Continue reading →

Rahim AlHaj didn’t think anyone would believe him. Three or four years ago, the Iraq-born musician was in the greater Washington area for a concert. As usual, he was staying with his friend, Smithsonian Folkways sound engineer Pete Reiniger, who … Continue reading →

We’re not sure what the meaning is behind this particular bit of art in a yard on 44th Avenue, but it’s definitely man-made. Continue reading →

This unique yard decoration was spotted on a lawn on Jefferson Avenue in Hyattsville’s Historic District. Continue reading →