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 →

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 →