Category Archives: Hyattsville

Stories about Hyattsville, Maryland, in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., with a focus on arts, culture, history, real estate and development.

A Mount Rainier artist who specializes in hand-drawn maps of D.C. neighborhoods has released a new map of Riverdale Park. Continue reading

Federalist Pig told the Hyattsville Wire that it’s still looking into opening a sit-down restaurant in Hyattsville. Continue reading

The city recently installed the cameras to monitor parking spaces on Gallatin Street near City Hall and the post office that are free to use for 15 minutes. Continue reading

On Monday, Mar. 4, WETA’s “Signature Dish” TV show will feature one of the newest vendors at the miXt Food Hall in Brentwood. In an episode on “Food Hall Finds,” host Seth Tillman will have a mushroom burger from vegan … Continue reading

1935 photo of Upper Marlboro courtesy of Enoch Pratt Free Library

Posted on by Alison Beckwith

A Forgotten Place Where Slaves Were Sold in Prince George’s County

A short drive from the Route 1 corridor in Upper Marlboro lies a haunting reminder: a long stone block once used to exhibit enslaved people during auctions. Continue reading

Legendary bluesman Archie Edwards ran a barbershop just outside Mount Rainier for decades where held regular jam sessions with everyone from amateurs to blues greats. Continue reading

Before becoming a rock star, Jim Morrison attended high school in Alexandria, Va., and occasionally came to Route 1. Continue reading

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