UMD students hope new tenants union gives voice to College Park renters The union, which had its first meeting last week, plans to create committees of renters from each off-campus apartment building to coordinate action. Katharine Wilson March 4, 2024
Lakeland residents hope proposed community center celebrates neighborhood’s history After more than a year of community discussions, Lakeland leaders were able to secure a space inside the development for a new community center. Katharine Wilson February 26, 2024
Prince George’s County activists call for permanent cap on rent increases Dozens of county residents rallied Friday in Lake Arbor in response to the lack of a permanent rent stabilization policy. Katharine Wilson February 12, 2024
Iron Rooster in College Park hopes to become a community cornerstone Iron Rooster’s College Park location soft-opened at the end of 2023 and fully opened in late January on the first floor of The Hotel on Route 1. Katharine Wilson February 5, 2024
Stadium Drive, parking garage reopen after gas leak in SECU Stadium The Stadium Drive Parking Garage is closed and traffic on Stadium Drive is being rerouted due to the reported leak. Katharine Wilson December 15, 2023
Prince George’s County Planning Board approves new Hillel center site plan Maryland Hillel has had plans to build a new cultural center in the Old Town neighborhood for more than five years. Katharine Wilson December 8, 2023
UMD students, Lakeland residents advocate for “revolutionary” change in neighborhood Students from the University of Maryland presented their vision for the Lakeland neighborhood to a crowd of current and former residents on Tuesday. Katharine Wilson December 7, 2023
College Park residents express concerns with proposed Autoville housing development The development would contain 10 to 14 units split among five or seven two-story buildings. Katharine Wilson November 30, 2023
Ex-College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn to serve 30 years for child sexual abuse materials He will be eligible for parole after 7.5 years, Prince George's County Circuit Court Judge Karen Mason ruled. Katharine Wilson November 20, 2023
UMD hosts national summit to bolster student turnout in 2024 election Student attendees hoped the event would help reduce voting barriers for students on college campuses across the country. Katharine Wilson November 20, 2023