With all of the tracks for the 16-mile light rail line now laid, crews have shifted to repaving streets and sidewalks torn up or redirected during construction.
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The classes are designed to teach musicians ages 12 and up with some basic competence how to play collaboratively in diverse genres, including bluegrass, old-time, blues and jazz.
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How Backyard Comedy Shows Started in Hyattsville
/in Hyattsville/by Alison BeckwithSince 2021, Kevin Blackerby has organized more than 15 comedy shows with roughly 45 comedians in different backyards around Hyattsville.
Repaving Underway on Route 1 Streets Around the Purple Line
/in College Park, Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithWith all of the tracks for the 16-mile light rail line now laid, crews have shifted to repaving streets and sidewalks torn up or redirected during construction.
Route 1 Musician Now Leading Acoustic Jam Sessions at Joe’s Movement Emporium
/in Hyattsville, Mount Rainier/by Alison BeckwithThe classes are designed to teach musicians ages 12 and up with some basic competence how to play collaboratively in diverse genres, including bluegrass, old-time, blues and jazz.
Making Route 1’s Historic Corridor Accessible for Everyone
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, College Park, Edmonston, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, University Park/by Alison BeckwithThe Route 1 corridor has areas that are poorly designed by modern standards, making them inaccessible to people with disabilities.
Northwest Chinese Food Finds New Space in College Park
/in College Park/by Alison BeckwithStarting on Aug. 15, the restaurant will move into the ground floor of City Hall, sharing space with its sister eatery, Li Chun Cafe.
Rock Fans Long Thought This Iconic Prop Ended Up on the Route 1 Corridor
/in Bladensburg, Brentwoods, Edmonston, Hyattsville, Riverdale Park/by Alison BeckwithFor many years, Parliament-Funkadelic fans speculated that the original Mothership ended up on the Route 1 corridor.
Taste of College Park to Showcase 36 Restaurants Starting Friday
/in College Park/by Alison BeckwithThe second annual Taste of College Park kicks off with an event at City Hall Plaza on Friday.