University Boulevard on the west side of the University of Maryland campus will undergo a massive facelift, as two lanes face long-term closures next month for the Purple Line. Pedestrians and bicyclists will be required to stay outside of the construction zone at all times. Continue reading →

Residents of the Route 1 corridor won’t be able to ride the Purple Line just yet, but you can get a sneak peak three years early. A model railcar for the light rail line is currently on tour and temporarily … Continue reading →

The Purple Line will start running in Riverdale Park by the end of 2022, several months before its official opening, making it the first segment to run in the entire line. A segment of the light rail line running from … Continue reading →

In the coming weeks, construction will begin on a new five-story building at Riverdale Park Station across from Gold’s Gym with street-level retail and 230 apartments units. Lydia Chandlee, a senior property manager at Cushman Wakefield, told the Hyattsville Wire … Continue reading →

The intersection of Adelphi Rd. and University Boulevard in College Park is one of the least walkable areas off the Route 1 corridor. But the Purple Line may end up solving some of its problems. And if you’ve driven along … Continue reading →

The new WeWork location in College Park is slated to open Saturday, Dec. 1. The Hyattsville Wire got a sneak preview of the 16,500-square-foot coworking space at 7761 Diamondback Dr., right around the corner from the Hotel at the University … Continue reading →

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 →