UMD employees union rallies for consolidated collective bargaining, more Spanish accessibility
During Wednesday’s rally, employees pushed for fair wages, telework opportunities and fair treatment for housekeepers and immigrant workers.
Newest College Park City Council member wants to prioritize green space, walkability
Alan Hew was one of 11 people who applied for the vacant District 1 seat in June and was one of four interviewed for the position.
Ex-College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn pleads guilty to 140 child pornography charges
Investigators found 1,500 videos and images depicting child sex abuse material on Wojahn’s devices.
Kate Kennedy will not run for reelection to College Park City Council
Kennedy said she thinks the city council isn’t focusing enough on larger policy initiatives, which she prioritizes.
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.
District 1 council member Fazlul Kabir wins College Park mayoral special election
Final numbers released Friday confirmed Kabir's victory with 1,008 votes.
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.
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.
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.
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.