North Brentwood Creates Pocket Park to Honor Black Entrepreneur
North Brentwood has created a pocket park to honor a Black entrepreneur.
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New Hyattsville Elementary Construction Uncovers Historic Facade
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithThe demolition of most of the Hyattsville Elementary building has revealed a historic facade that will be saved.
Hyattsville Renames Forested Area After Nacotchtank Indians
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithThe city of Hyattsville renamed a forested area around Driskell Park after the Native Americans who used to live in the area.
College Park Plans Street Art to Honor Historic Lakeland Community
/in College Park/by Alison BeckwithThe city of College Park approved an extensive street art project to honor Lakeland.
College Park Pays for Historical Record of Lakeland Community
/in College Park/by Alison BeckwithCollege Park is looking closer at ways to rectify the damage done to the historically Black community of Lakeland in the 1970s.
Hyattsville Musician Rebuilds Victorian House With Modern Techniques
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithA popular Hyattsville musician has rebuilt his Victorian home after a house fire using cutting-edge techniques to reduce its energy use.
Hyattsville’s Historic Masonic Lodge May Get a Second Life
/in Bladensburg, Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithThe owners of the Mount Hermon Lodge No. 179 have applied for the building to be designated a historic property by the county and are studying how it could be adapted for other uses.
The Brentwoods Unveil Sculpture to Replace Segregation-Era Barrier
/in Brentwoods/by Alison BeckwithThe towns of Brentwood and North Brentwood will replace an ugly symbol of segregation with art dedicated to racial reconciliation.
Hyattsville Architect’s Side Gig: Teaching Owners How to Renovate Their Historic Homes
/in Bladensburg, Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithThe owner of Triple Line Studios will discuss how to use tax credits, grants and other incentives to restore a historic home and make it more environmentally sound.
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