The Azalea Classic encompasses three events: a 5K race, a 1-mile race and a 1K race and will be held this year on May 4. It’s organized by the University Park Elementary School PTA and takes place on the beautiful … Continue reading →

Share a photo that says something about your time at home during the coronavirus pandemic and you could win a $150 gift certificate to restaurant on the Route 1 corridor offering takeout and/or delivery. Continue reading →

University Park author Monica Hesse returns to the World War II era for the third time in her latest novel, “They Went Left”. Continue reading →

An exhibit of Joel Floyd’s paintings, called “Roadside’s Last Gasps,” is now on display through April at the Maryland Milestones Heritage Center at 4318 Gallatin St. in Hyattsville. Continue reading →

The city of Hyattsville began collecting food scraps this week, joining a growing effort along the Route 1 corridor and a movement that’s taking off across the United States. Curbside composting programs lessen the amount of garbage headed to landfills, … Continue reading →

Older white oak trees along the Route 1 corridor are dying at a faster than normal rate, possibly due to recent weather extremes related to climate change. Tree specialists with the University of Maryland Extension have found that a number … Continue reading →

After tabulating the submissions, the results are in for the winners of the Hyattsville Wire’s third annual Best of Route 1 reader poll. They show a mix of longtime local favorites and newcomers on the Route 1 corridor, especially among … Continue reading →