Author: Pera Onal

UMD chaplain Ray Ranker wins College Park City Council District 3 special election

If he wins, he’ll defeat Gannon Sprinkle, a junior government and politics major at this university, and Michael Meadow, a mechanical engineer at the Architect of the Capitol, in the race.

Pera Onal
March 12, 2025

Here’s how to vote in the College Park City Council special election

Residents can vote in person at College Park City Hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Pera Onal
March 3, 2025

District 3 College Park City Council candidates discuss public safety, business retention

Voters are set to elect a new District 3 council member in a special election on March 11.

Pera Onal
February 28, 2025

UMD leaders, students hope to continue DEI efforts despite Trump administration threats

The Trump administration threatened to revoke federal funding for schools and universities if they do not eliminate diversity initiatives within two weeks.

Pera Onal
February 27, 2025

Meet the candidates for the District 3 College Park City Council seat

The three candidates in the special election include a University of Maryland student.

Pera Onal
February 19, 2025

Here’s how to register to vote for the College Park District 3 special election

The seat has been vacant since Jan. 8 when former council member Stuart Adams resigned after serving for more than three years.

Pera Onal
February 11, 2025

Prince George’s County Executive candidates discuss education, public safety in debate

Twelve candidates are vying to fill the county executive seat after former county executive Angela Alsobrooks won November's U.S. Senate election.

Pera Onal
February 6, 2025

College Park community members debate lowering city voting age to 16

The city hopes lowering the voting age will increase civic engagement with younger residents and create a more inclusive voting environment.

Pera Onal
February 6, 2025

College Park City Council deputy student liaison to focus on public safety, transportation

Anna-Kaye McDonald became the deputy student liaison in November after former deputy liaison John Fahmy left midway through the fall semester.

Pera Onal
February 3, 2025

College Park, Columbia University to partner to research Lakeland and urban renewal

Columbia University will provide research consultant services for the city’s Restorative Justice Commission.

Pera Onal
December 9, 2024