Who makes the best coffee? Where’s the best playground? What’s the best place to go to yoga, listen to live music or eat Sunday brunch? For five years, we’ve been giving you tips on the best things to do along the … Continue reading →

The University of Maryland has set its sights on making College Park a great college town. MilkBoy ArtHouse, which opens Tuesday, is a crucial part of that effort. A cafe, bar and live music venue on Route 1 at the … Continue reading →

Vigilante Coffee hasn’t just upgraded the quality of Hyattsville’s coffee — it’s also made it a little better for music. On recent Fridays, the coffee shop and roastery in the historic downtown has hosted the Excelsa Quartet, a group of … Continue reading →

A grand piano was craned into a home in the Arts District Hyattsville’s east side Wednesday afternoon. Homeowner Lise Nau, a retired piano technician, said that craning pianos is common in urban areas with narrower entryways and stairs. But it … Continue reading →

“Get Lucky” might be the song of the Olympics right now, but Hyattsville has its own synthpop duo, Ploy. Above is their song, “VRDSNT.” The Hyattsville Wire is becoming huge fans. Their music is catchy and very danceable. Here’s an … Continue reading →

A Hyattsville singer’s first album was lost during a civil war in Liberia. A native of Nigeria, Aita put together a recording in 1989 and sent it to producers in Liberia, where it was lost amid the unrest. He gave … Continue reading →

Tosin Musik bridges two continents with his music. A native of Nigeria, the Hyattsville resident blends African influences with American styles on his music. Among other things, he’s released three albums, served as artist in residence at the Strathmore Music … Continue reading →