Local leaders celebrate safety improvements on Route 1 The U.S. 1 College Park Improvement Project, which began in spring 2020, will enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety. Irit Skulnik November 11, 2024
UMD community members, Waka Flocka Flame celebrate Greene Turtle’s grand opening The restaurant hosted special opening parties featuring a surprise appearance from American rapper Waka Flocka Flame and live music. Irit Skulnik November 10, 2024
UPDATED: Greene Turtle opens Wednesday in College Park Shopping Center The restaurant chain, which has 33 locations across the East Coast, will open in the site previously occupied by Jason’s Deli. Irit Skulnik November 5, 2024
Northwest Chinese wins College Park’s Business of the Year award The restaurant, located on Route 1, was recognized for its community involvement and commitment to sustainability. Irit Skulnik October 28, 2024
New sports apparel store opens in College Park Rally House, a retail partner of the Big Ten, offers products from well-known brands such as Under Armour and items from local businesses. Irit Skulnik October 22, 2024
Former UMD librarian Herbert Foerstel remembered as pioneering activist, caring father Herbert Foerstel, who worked for University of Maryland Libraries for nearly 30 years, died of natural causes on Sept. 20. He was 90. Irit Skulnik October 14, 2024
College Park City Council considers installing permanent, AI-powered stop sign cameras A pilot program, which ran from Sept. 3 to 23, installed stop sign cameras at nine intersections across the city. Irit Skulnik October 11, 2024
College Park ranked fifth-best Washington, D.C., suburb College Park was the only Prince George’s County city in the top six of last month’s rankings by Livability. Irit Skulnik October 1, 2024
Shake Shack, Greene Turtle among 2024 College Park business additions The College Park business scene is expected to change in the upcoming months as restaurants open and relocate. Irit Skulnik September 25, 2024
College Park Towers scheduled to undergo significant redevelopment Landmark Properties plans to redevelop the site into a new housing complex called The Mark at College Park. Irit Skulnik September 20, 2024