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How to See the National Arboretum After Hours This Summer

June 2, 2024/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison Beckwith

The National Arboretum, just off Route 1, normally closes at 5 p.m., but there are some options to see it after hours this summer.

Inside Hyattsville’s Nature-Themed Playground Oasis You May Have Missed

May 20, 2024/in Hyattsville/by Alison Beckwith

Located at 4100 Oliver St. in a woodsy section of historic Hyattsville, Deitz Park has no parking lot and is located at the end of a small path, making it easy to drive past without noticing it.

Hyattsville Installs Solar-Powered E-Ink Message Boards Around City

January 10, 2024/in College Park, Hyattsville/by Alison Beckwith

The signs use the same electronic ink screen technology that is used in a Kindle e-reader, which makes them dramatically more efficient than traditional screens.

Vote in the Hyattsville Wire’s 2022 ‘Best of Route 1’ Reader Poll

December 31, 2022/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park, Woodridge/by Alison Beckwith

Now is the time to tell us about your favorite place on the Route 1 corridor to get a beer or go for a run, the best places to take young kids or go out on date night.

New Imaginative Playground Opens in Mount Rainier at 37th Street Park

November 22, 2022/in Hyattsville/by Alison Beckwith

A new imaginative playground just opened in Mount Rainier at 3711 37th St., giving kids another fun outdoor play area to explore on the Route 1 corridor.

Inside Mount Rainier’s Secret Garden-Esque Nature Park

October 11, 2022/in College Park, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier/by Alison Beckwith

A secret garden-esque nature park in Mount Rainier is a hidden treasure for young kids who love to explore the outdoors and features a rain garden, “food forest” and tree stumps to jump and climb on.