City Council, Greek Life members discuss racism after noose found in UMD fraternity house
A noose was found in the kitchen of Phi Tau’s chapter house on Fraternity Row on April 27.
City Council waits for more community feedback on Hollywood Streetscape project
The project aims to revitalize College Park’s Hollywood Commercial District and make the area more attractive to residents and visitors.
College Park City Council unanimously votes to repeal and replace city charter
Mayor Patrick Wojahn said the language introducing changes made the new charter “sound a lot bigger than it is.”
Prince George’s County fire departments remain understaffed, chief says
Acting fire chief Ben Barksdale said county departments are struggling to keep up with demand for services.
The Hotel at UMD’s construction will cause Route 1 traffic problems
Construction of The Hotel at the University of Maryland has closed one lane at the intersection of Campus Drive.
College Park City Council will consider a new constituent mail system
Council members want to ensure every resident letter seeking a response receives one.
A UMD student wants to make the campus a home for refugees
Almost 50 universities have expressed interest in joining Every Campus a Refuge, which hosts refugees on college campuses.
College Park will partner with University of Maryland to create new child care center
The project would offer 120 spots for children 6 weeks to 5 years old.
College Park resident urges City Council to join call for President Trump’s impeachment
Tom Johnson, founder of Spark Impeachment, cited Trump’s “complete divorce from reality” as one reason for impeachment.
College Park wants to incentivize businesses to display more public art
“Public art has a lot to say about a city,” District 2 Councilman P.J. Brennan said.