Branchville Fire Department in College Park had 80 members in 2013. Now it has 15. The fire department was out of service for 36 hours last month because nobody was around to staff the station. Hannah Lang November 15, 2016
Students are working with UMD’s Center for Health Equity to build a PG County health clinic The center is expected to be open within 18 months. Hannah Lang November 10, 2016
Two College Park groups may receive grants to further their community service efforts The council will vote on the grants at its next meeting on Nov. 15. Hannah Lang November 1, 2016
A program providing free dental care to PG County residents is making a return in 2017 The 2014 event in Xfinity Center served more than 1,000 county residents. Hannah Lang October 27, 2016
College Park’s Small Business Saturday aims to boost the local economy Small Business Saturday is already a national campaign coinciding with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Hannah Lang October 25, 2016
The future MilkBoy+ArtHouse venue on Route 1 is one step closer to a liquor license The license still needs approval from the Prince George’s County Board of License Commissioners. Hannah Lang October 18, 2016
College Park’s strategic plan has 42 items to complete by 2020. 27 are on track. The goals include an initiative to unite neighborhoods and provide quality infrastructure. Hannah Lang October 12, 2016
College Park City Council approves the plan for a new Lidl grocery store on Route 1 If the city’s planning board approves the proposal, the grocery store will replace Route 1’s Clarion Inn. Hannah Lang October 11, 2016
McKeldin Mall is finally opening — 42 days behind schedule The $2 million project to replace underground utility systems began May 26 and has been delayed three times. Hannah Lang October 6, 2016
Permit parking fees could go up for College Park Towers and the downtown parking garage The ordinance would decrease the number of spaces in the garage from 125 to 100 as well. Hannah Lang September 29, 2016