The 5 Spookiest Stories From Route 1 to Read This Halloween
Route 1 has more than its share of spooky tales and creepy places. Here are five stories from our coverage over the years to read this Halloween.
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New Rock Opera by D.C. Musicians Retells Route 1 History Behind ‘The Exorcist’
/in Mount Rainier/by Alison BeckwithA new rock opera debuting in November at Joe’s Movement Emporium retells the history of the infamous Mount Rainier-area exorcism.
The Hyattsville Wire’s Most-Read Stories of 2021
/in College Park, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier/by Alison BeckwithThe most-read stories on the Hyattsville Wire last year showcased the incredible diversity of the Route 1 corridor.
Couple Purchases Home Off Route 1 Without Knowing ‘The Exorcist’ Backstory
/in Mount Rainier/by Alison BeckwithA house on the border of Cottage City and Mount Rainier that inspired “The Exorcist” has new owners, and they were not aware of its storied past before purchasing the home.
Why Some Scenes of ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ Were Filmed in College Park
/in College Park/by Alison BeckwithThe Georgetown neighborhood may have inspired the 1985 movie “St. Elmo’s Fire,” which marks its 35th anniversary this year, but when it came time to play the part, College Park stepped in.
How Mount Rainier Inspired ‘The Exorcist’
/in Hyattsville/by Ryan Teague BeckwithThe story of how the legend of the Mount Rainier exorcism developed is almost as interesting as the story of the exorcism itself.
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