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Here is what’s happening on the Route 1 Corridor
Lake Artemesia has layered history
Lake Artemesia has a storied history. Like all lakes in Maryland, this one is man-made. It all started in the mid-1800s, when a deep pit was left behind by workers digging for stone while constructing tracks for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad’s Washington Branch. The unsightly quarry caught the attention of Edwin A. Newman, a…
Lake Artemesia offers outdoor activities for summer
Tucked behind a thick plot of forest, just about a mile from bustling…
State planners unveil Route 1 redesign for North College Park
The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) on June 24 unveiled early designs for…
County hits pause on removing local paramedics
The Prince George’s County fire chief froze a plan on June 24 to…
Laurel’s Juneteenth celebration honors history while building community
As more than a thousand people gathered at Emancipation Park to celebrate Juneteenth,…
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College Park
From Where I Stand: Immigrant eyes on FIFA World Cup 2026
Hosted jointly by Mexico, Canada and the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 has come to North America this month. Arguably the most popular event on the planet, its competitive narrative covers a lot of ground, with 48 teams in a record 104 matches in 16 cities. Its intensity grows by the day, especially…
Hyattsville
Video: Hyattsville Elementary PTA hosts second annual Pride Festival
Rainbow flags waved and families filled David C. Driskell Community Park as the second annual Hyattsville Elementary School PTA Pride Festival brought the community together to show local LGBTQIA+ members and youth that they are seen and celebrated. Watch the video below
The Laurel Independent
Laurel mayor, Boys & Girls Club clash at City Council meeting
A proposed $1 million investment to expand after-school youth programs into city-owned facilities is sparking a debate over transparency and funding for Laurel-based nonprofits. During a June 22 City Council meeting, council members, residents and representatives from the Laurel Boys & Girls Club sought answers from Laurel Mayor Keith Sydnor about the proposal, which would…
