A community-supported agriculture farm in Prince George’s County that’s 100 percent woman-owned, delivers fresh, naturally grown produce each week to North Brentwood for Route 1 corridor residents to pick up. Continue reading →

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks signed an executive order requiring shoppers, beginning Wednesday, April 15, to wear a face mask when going into a county grocery store, pharmacy or major chain store, or riding a county public bus, starting Wednesday. Continue reading →

For many residents along the Route 1 corridor, going to the grocery store remains the last errand that they have been doing in person, but there are a growing number of alternatives to shopping in actual stores. Continue reading →

If you drive past Guilford Road on Route 1, you’ll see little more than a cleared piece of land. But new marketing material gives a sense of the plans for the site. Called the Southern Gateway, the development would be a $100 million mixed-use development, with nearly 400 apartments, 73,000 square feet of retail space and two parking garages. Continue reading →

The Aldi discount grocery in Hyattsville, at 3025 Hamilton St., recently completed its new renovation and expansion project adding 3,100 square feet for space. The updated store, which held its official grand reopening and ribbon-cutting on Friday, is now 25,000 … Continue reading →

Under the U.S. Department of Agriculture standards, parts of Mount Rainier and neighboring Brentwood were considered “food deserts” because many residents would have to travel too far for good food. But recently the area has turned into something of a … Continue reading →

If you were looking for a way to explain the diverse demographics of the Route 1 corridor, just take someone to the New Grand Mart. Located on University Boulevard just outside of Hyattsville proper, this grocery store offers a remarkable array … Continue reading →