Thank you all for your support of and love for Route One Fun! From a wee blog that started with just a couple of subscribers to a hyperlocal website that even folks in DC talked about ;), I’ve been both tickled and humbled by its success. I look forward to spreading the good word on a larger scale now with the Arts & Heritage Division of the Prince George’s County Department of Parks & Recreation!
Does Hyattsville Have a Secret Pizza Garden? Yes, and Ramona’s Pizza Garden is delish!
While mindlessly scrolling through our Instagram feed a while back, we came across what can only be described as the type of picture a hawt pizza would post to its Bumble profile if it were a human. With its crispy edges, perfect cheese-top-to-sauce-bottom ratio and seasonally stylish toppings, this pizza de Ramona’s Pizza Garden was a 10. (And this is where the veering-into-creepyland anthropomorphizing will stop.)
Lakeland Spirit: Virtually Explore this Historic African-American Community this Thursday
If you’ve enjoyed Route One Fun’s series on nearby Lakeland, the historic African-American community of College Park, then listen up! Register now for this Thursday’s virtual presentation, “The Lakeland Spirit: Through Digital Footprints.” At this virtual event, you’ll be treated to an evening full of oral histories, personal documents and photographs spotlighting the resilient spirit of this century-old African-American community in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Route 1 Mamas & Papas: Finding & Building Community
What do you do if you’re new to the area and haven’t yet found your community? Moreover, what if you’re in the sleepless throws of new parenthood and could really use some friendly help deciphering your newborn baby’s cries but you’re feeling isolated and not sure where to start? Well, this post is for you, new parent. Route 1 is the land of bountiful listservs and active playgroups, where folks eager to meet new people and make new friends. Take a look below and get to meeting some new friends and families!
Hyper Kidz: Awesome Indoor (Unlimited) Playground for Kids!
With the holiday weekend ahead of us, dropping some knowledge on (and a DISCOUNT CODE for Route One Fun readers too) Hyper Kidz, an ultimate, super-duper fun indoor playground in Columbia, Maryland that’s perfect for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and older kids to climb, slide, carousel, bounce, jump and run all around! (And you’ll be thrilled to […]
Wizard of Oz Playground at Upper Marlboro’s Watkins Regional Park!
Kids love – we love – the Wizard of Oz-themed playground at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro yet! If you haven’t checked it out yet, here’s a peek at what you’ve got to look forward to at this truly amazing, huge, colorful and creative playground!
