Few things are more symbolic of America suburbs than the giant parking lot. From malls to car dealerships to big box stores, developers have spent the latter half of the 20th century paving over lots to fill with cars, especially … Continue reading →

Hyattsville’s retro wave got another boost last month when Cookie Wear opened. Located on Farragut St. next to the Firehouse Lofts, the shop sells clothes from the 1960s through the 1990s as well as bespoke items with the same vibe. Michelle … Continue reading →

September is the beginning of pawpaw season along the Route 1corrdor Here’s where you can find North America’s largest edible fruit. Continue reading →

Holli Mintzer spends her free time at estate sales, auctions, thrift stores and flea markets. Her target: Vintage clothing, jewelry, art and more. Now she’s sharing her best finds at Suffragette City, a new shop at 5101 Baltimore Avenue in … Continue reading →

From South Hyattsville to College Park, Route 1 has two things going for it that could be combined into a new attraction: beer and bike trails. As it happens, several existing and planned venues not far from the Rhode Island Avenue … Continue reading →

A new upscale apartment complex recently opened near the Prince George’s Plaza Metro station. Located on the former Editor’s Press site at 3401 East West Highway in Hyattsville, The Edition has everything from 577-square-foot studios to 1,445-square-foot three-bedroom apartments. The … Continue reading →

A wildly popular and fast-growing Peruvian chicken chain in the greater D.C. area got its start on Route 1. Started by a Greek family in Beltsville in 2008, Sardi’s Chicken is known for its pollo a la brasa, a type … Continue reading →