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The Late North Brentwood Pastor Who Led a Freedom Ride in 1961
The late pastor of a North Brentwood church befriended Martin Luther King and led a group of Freedom Riders in 1961, ultimately getting arrested in Tallahassee, Fla. Continue reading
Built in 1929, the Little Church of Fort Lincoln may be small, but its architecture has won outsized praise. Continue reading
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Hyattsville’s Cardinal Wilton Gregory was interviewed by Al Roker on the “Today” show Monday about his experience as the first African-American cardinal in history. Continue reading
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Amid a pandemic and an economic downturn, we put together the most-read stories on the Hyattsville Wire in 2020 . Continue reading
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After 73 Years, Route 1’s Oldest Jewish Congregation Disbands
The area’s oldest Jewish congregation will formally disband next week after 73 years on the Route 1 corridor. Continue reading
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- Tagged Beth Torah, history, religion
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The church on 22nd Street NE in Woodridge, D.C., just off of Rhode Island Ave., is as unassuming as a wooden pew, but it’s had a long and interesting history. Continue reading
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Highest Ranking African-American Catholic Chosen by Pope Francis Works in Greater Hyattsville
The first African-American cardinal in history, personally chosen by Pope Francis, works out of a brick building near the West Hyattsville Metro station. Continue reading
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