On two nights each month, the University of Maryland opens the doors to its Astronomy Observatory to the general public. A professor from the Department of Astronomy, a student who has finished a research project or another guest speaker gives … Continue reading →

The University of Maryland doesn’t just have a statue of Jim Henson, it also has a collection of artifacts about one of its most famous graduates who also grew up in University Park and attended Northwestern High School in Hyattsville. … Continue reading →

Live music venue and eatery MilkBoy ArtHouse has closed its doors in College Park, but the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center of the University of Maryland will continue putting on shows in the performance space. The Philadelphia-based operators of MilkBoy, … Continue reading →

When the Red Boat Asian Fusion restaurant in College Park replaced Pizza Mart last year, it was symbolic of major changes underway in the area’s dining scene. But it was also a sign of where the country is headed. Between … Continue reading →

One of the most haunted places along the Route 1 corridor to visit is the Bladensburg Dueling Grounds, also known as “The Dark and Bloody Grounds,” located in what was formerly Bladensburg, now part of Colmar Manor, at 3505 38th Avenue. The area runs along the Dueling Creek, … 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 →

Maryland gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous will appear at a rally at the Stamp Student Union on the campus of the University of Maryland, October 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. with comedian Dave Chappelle, currently co-starring in the remake of “A … Continue reading →