Four mayors along the Route 1 corridor were recently named to a national list of notable black women across the country. Essence magazine compiled the second-annual list of the “Woke 100 Women” to highlight black women who are “proven change … Continue reading →

Two Mexican restaurants in Hyattsville were recognized as among the best in the greater D.C. area. The Washingtonian named Taqueria el Mexicano on Riggs Road and Taqueria La Placita on Edmonston Road to a list of the best restaurants in D.C. … Continue reading →

The nearly nine-mile Anacostia River, once called D.C.’s “forgotten river,” has been the focus of intense cleanup efforts in recent years. The District of Columbia has a plan to make the Anacostia River “fishable and swimmable” by 2032, but some … Continue reading →

The tiny town of Edmonston is punching above its weight when it comes to helping the environment. Located just across the railroad tracks from Hyattsville, the town of some 1,500 residents has pioneered creative ways to fight runoffs into the … Continue reading →

ECO City Farms is still offering sign-ups for its winter CSA through Thursday. With urban farms in Edmonston, and Bladensburg, the community-supported agriculture program grows vegetables without chemical fertilizers, chemical-based or non-organic treatments, herbicides, pesticides, or fungicides. All produce is Certified … Continue reading →

D.C. GlassWorks is a glass-blowing and sculpture studio for everybody. Located in a garage in an industrial park in Edmonston, the studio offers workshops and lessons for beginners, workshops for intermediate glass-blowers and rental space for professionals. Beth Hess, a College … Continue reading →

La Fondita in Edmonston got some praise from the Washington Post last week. The tiny taqueria near Hyattsville was rightly praised in the food section for its “home-style Mexican comforts” and budget price: I’ve had a number of tasty plates … Continue reading →