Young members of the University Christian Church built a “Blessing Box” where residents can drop off or pick up food. Continue reading →

Food insecurity is a growing problem on the Route 1 corridor due to Covid-19 and the economic downturn. Before the coronavirus pandemic, the St. Mark’s Food Pantry served about 80 families a week. Now it’s projected to serve as many as 600 as Thanksgiving approaches.  Continue reading →

In early 20th century Mount Rainier, homes and shops were built by whomever was at hand. During this period, pretty much the only time an architect came to town was to help build a church or a bank. Continue reading →

The North Brentwood AME Zion Church is located on the south side of Webster Street. The reason why that’s so historically interesting may not be obvious. Continue reading →

Communities along the Route 1 corridor already have a growing network of Little Free Libraries — small outdoor boxes where you can take or leave a book for free. Inspired by the success of those, a group of Hyattsville Girl … Continue reading →

St. Jerome Institute is launching a high school with a classical liberal arts focus in Hyattsville in the fall of 2019. The Catholic nonprofit has hired a headmaster, who will be announced later this month, to help shape the curriculum, … Continue reading →

The national election was almost six months ago, but political lawn signs are still going strong in Hyattsville and other Route 1 communities like University Park. In the months since the presidential election, signs have popped up all over the … Continue reading →