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Fazlul Kabir sworn in as mayor of College Park

Fazlul Kabir, who is believed to be the first Muslim mayor in Maryland, said he is grateful for the accepting community he has found in College Park and for his new opportunity to continue serving the city.
  • Katharine Wilson
  • May 19, 2023

District 1 council member Fazlul Kabir wins College Park mayoral special election

Final numbers released Friday confirmed Kabir's victory with 1,008 votes.
  • Katharine Wilson
  • May 12, 2023

Three College Park council members are running for mayor. Here’s a look at their past votes

In 2019, the council voted to sell bonds to pay for the new city hall and Duvall Field project. Kennedy supported selling the bonds, but was absent at the meeting, while Kabir and Mitchell voted against it.
  • Katharine Wilson
  • April 30, 2023

Council members discuss raising taxes for vacant and blighted properties

Properties such as under-leased commercial properties, vacant housing, abandoned buildings and unused lots would be included in the tax increase.
  • Katharine Wilson
  • April 26, 2023

UMD students, small businesses top of mind for College Park mayoral candidates

University of Maryland student concerns and local businesses were at the forefront of Monday’s College Park mayoral town hall at Stamp Student Union.
  • Katharine Wilson
  • April 26, 2023

Rafael Lorente named next dean of UMD journalism college

Lorente is the associate dean for academic affairs and the master’s program director for the Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
  • Katharine Wilson
  • April 20, 2023

College Park City Council aims to increase student engagement in city affairs

Council members proposed creating a neighborhood guide to introduce students to civic associations, public officials and other parts of city government.
  • Katharine Wilson
  • April 19, 2023

Affordable housing, noise pollution take center stage at College Park mayoral debate

The special election comes after the March resignation and arrest of former mayor Patrick Wojahn. It will take place May 6 in the College Park City Hall.
  • Katharine Wilson
  • April 14, 2023

Potential College Park tax rate increase could fund rent subsidies, business grants

For each cent the tax rate is raised, the city could receive around $175,000 additional revenue, according to city documents.
  • Katharine Wilson
  • April 13, 2023

Meet the candidates running for mayor in College Park’s special election

Election day voting will be held May 6 at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting will be at Davis Hall from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m May 2.
  • Katharine Wilson
  • April 9, 2023
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