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.
College Park City Council votes to advance final two redistricting maps to public hearing
One of the final options is one of three revised maps made by the city Redistricting Commission and the other is one of the commission's five original maps.
Dulles Airport Metro stop to open by Thanksgiving
The full opening of the extended line rests on the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission approving a return to service plan and safety certification report.
Music and student performances take center stage at College Park Day
This was the first time the annual event has been held since 2019.
College Park redistricting commission drafts new maps to adhere to council requests
The commission reluctantly drafted three new redistricting maps, after the city council requested they maintain current districts as much as possible.