The city of Hyattsville began collecting food scraps this week, joining a growing effort along the Route 1 corridor and a movement that’s taking off across the United States. Curbside composting programs lessen the amount of garbage headed to landfills, … Continue reading →

Miller’s Ale House recently announced it is slated to open its new location at the Mall at Prince Georges this March in front of Five Below and TJ Maxx, adding to the growing dining scene in Hyattsville. The Florida-based chain, … Continue reading →

The sudden closing of MilkBoy ArtHouse in College Park has led to speculation about the reasons for its decision to shut doors. Among other things, commenters on a popular Reddit thread argued that as a bar it was too restricted … Continue reading →

The year was 1958. The new mall in Hyattsville was opening its first two stores just before the holiday shopping rush. Then known as Prince Georges Plaza — it was renamed the Mall at Prince Georges in 2004 — the open-air … Continue reading →

Green Owl Design revamped a historic strip near Streetcar 82, worked with Sangfroid Distilling to build a new tasting room, and helped create Polka Dot Park. Continue reading →

Older white oak trees along the Route 1 corridor are dying at a faster than normal rate, possibly due to recent weather extremes related to climate change. Tree specialists with the University of Maryland Extension have found that a number … Continue reading →

The Hyattsville Elementary School playground recently got a fun new look thanks to a local architecture firm and a few hundred dollars worth of paint. Grimm + Parker, the firm that designed the new Hyattsville library that’s currently under construction, … Continue reading →