Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Maryland had its own horrific shootings in 2012, but it wasn't a year all about bad news. Remember Zaching, dinosaur footprints and the lawless Batman?
The end of the year is an opportunity to look back at the news that had us riveted in Maryland. Here are Patch's most-read stories of 2012: Blue State Politics: Referendum Wins in Maryland Make National Headlines A dominant state Democratic Party, a progressive electorate and other factors converged in Maryland on Election Day to bring passage of same-sex marriage, in-state tuition for some illegal immigrants and expanded gambling. -- Two Young Women Dead in Ellicott City Train Derailment Two young women one week away from going back to college died at the site of a CSX train derailment in Ellicott City. -- Perry Hall High School Shooting Opens 2012-2013 School Year A 15-year-old was accused of shooting another student in Perry Hall High…
Monday, March 5, 2012
It's a fitness face-off between four neighboring cities and towns in Prince George's County.
This week we want to know what your favorite place to work out is across College Park, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, and Riverdale. When it comes down to it, what do you look for in a fitness center? Does it need to look Louis XIV's court, with all of the beautiful people? Perhaps feeling all Greta Garbo-like, you instead say "I want to be alone!" If you're gonna turn red, gasp for air, and fill the atmosphere with your "health aroma," how much company do you really need? Maybe, you care about other things like a convenient location, a good price, enough equipment that you don't have wait for a turn, or friendly staff. Whatever it is that makes your workout spot the get all be all, let us know in the comments below. And the contenders are… The …
Friday, March 2, 2012
The beloved eatery offers and American classics and Greek dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and the odd late night snack.
With 19 votes in our (admittedly unscientific) poll, Plato's Diner takes the prize among Riverdale Park-University Park Patch readers as the top breakfast spot in the area. The beloved eatery offers and American classics and Greek dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and the odd late night snack. It earns the title of "best of" despite calling College Park home—clearly demonstrating that appetites know no town borders. Michelle Akaras told Patch that her husband, Tony, opened up the diner in 1994, inspired by his Greek heritage and matching the entrepreneurship he saw in his own father. Ms. Akaras, who began helping with operations a couple years later, said it's been neat to become a part of the community. “Over time we’ve come to build a…
Monday, February 27, 2012
Who has the best breakfast in or around Riverdale Park and University Park?
Our inaugural "Best of" Patch contest kicks off with a hunt for the top place to start your day in or around Riverdale Park-University Park. Does breakfast to you mean gulping down a cup of Joe and rushing out the door? Maybe you're someone who likes to savor that first meal and sip your coffee slowly? Or are low cost and good service your top concerns? Here are your choices—if we've missed a good one, let us know in the comments below: The poll will stay open until 9 a.m. Friday. Ties between breakfast spots will be broken by whichever business gets the most positive comments below or in the reviews on their directory listings linked above. (If your business is listed here, learn how to claim your listing for free on Riverdale Park-…
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9:02 am on Thursday, December 27, 2012
Considering that the list you consult for your empirical data ranks every Republican "ahead" of every Democrat on the "conservative" -->"liberal" continuum, I think we can agree that for YOUR purposes all we need to do is designate party affiliation and you will know all you need to know. Just say it, Chris W. I'll be honest. When I read http://bit.ly/VbUcUm , the Republican Party platform, I … more ›