UPDATED: ICE drops out of UMD spring career fair Before Thursday’s change, the agency was listed as an employer at the fair on Feb. 27 and 28. Katharine Wilson February 18, 2025
Jolene Ivey withdraws from Prince George’s County Executive race Her announcement comes just weeks before the special primary election on March 4. Katharine Wilson February 12, 2025
College Park MOM’s Organic Market employees reach settlement in unfair labor lawsuit The more than $17,000 settlement will be used to compensate 74 employees who were denied pay increases for weekend and holiday hours. Katharine Wilson February 5, 2025
Lakeland residents discuss community’s history, reparations in town hall Dozens of community members gathered Wednesday night to discuss their visions for the future of Lakeland, a historically Black community in College Park. Katharine Wilson January 31, 2025
Haunted by Lakeland’s past, Maxine Gross is working to preserve her community’s history Lakeland was a target of urban renewal in the 1970s. More than 50 years later, Maxine Gross still feels the effects. Katharine Wilson January 30, 2025
Special election for District 3 College Park City Council member set for March 11 One of the two District 3 council positions will be vacant starting Wednesday due to council member Stuart Adams’ resignation in late December. Katharine Wilson January 7, 2025
College Park City Council member Stuart Adams resigns Adams' resignation will be effective Jan. 8. He has represented District 3 since November 2021. Katharine Wilson December 24, 2024
Prince George’s county executive, District 5 council special elections set for May 27 The primary election for the Prince George’s county executive and District 5 county council races will take place on March 4. Katharine Wilson December 10, 2024
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks resigns after winning US Senate race Alsobrooks' resignation sets a countywide special election for the seat into motion. Katharine Wilson December 2, 2024
Ex-Prince George’s County Council member to serve 1 year in prison for felony theft scheme Mel Franklin was sentenced on Wednesday to five years in prison, with four years suspended. Katharine Wilson November 13, 2024