After contentious debate, College Park City Council sets 2023 election location, date
The College Park Community Center will be the single polling location for the 2023 city elections, which will determine the next city council and mayor.
College Park elections board recommends permanent vote-by-mail list system
The 2021 city election saw a decrease in voter turnout. There was a 10 percent voter turnout rate — the lowest since 2013.
New center studying violence reduction opens at UMD
The center plans to work with political leaders to instruct them on what kind of programs would be the most beneficial in reducing violence in communities.
College Park City Council considers free tutoring program for K-12 students
The program will not be connected directly to schools, so it will be a voluntary service for students who want to use the resource.
College Park sends out election survey to residents after historically low turnout
The survey comes after multiple unsuccessful attempts by the council to improve voter turnout.
College Park City Council approves redistricting plan after months of fiery debate
The approved map, called October Plan 1, was created by the city redistricting commission after the council advocated for the preservation of current districts.
College Park City Council holds contentious debate on pandemic relief funds to businesses
City staff recommended $350,000 in funding to Grillmarx prior to the meeting.
Few students take advantage of TerpsVote’s transportation to early voting
Many students keep their voter registration in their hometowns, and don’t switch them based on their college address, which could be a reason for only a few students using the van.
College Park City Council discusses priorities for 2023 Maryland General Assembly session
The priorities include establishing local police accountability boards, improving affordable housing and securing state funding for city projects.
Wes Moore, other Dems rally at UMD ahead of Nov. election
Moore is a veteran, author and a former CEO of the poverty-fighting Robin Hood Foundation — he has never held public office.