College Park receives more than 350 applications for student rent subsidy pilot program Only 120 University of Maryland students will receive a $1,250 subsidy from the city to assist them with housing. Pera Onal 2 days ago
College Park City Council amends budget to cut funding for Meals on Wheels program The amendment, which passed 6-1, cuts funding for Meals on Wheels — a food service nonprofit for senior citizens — by half. Pera Onal 5 days ago
College Park City Council considers funding elementary school tutoring program The city’s education advisory committee recommended the council pay $40,000 to implement the Amplify Tutoring-led reading program. Pera Onal September 23, 2024
College Park City Council discusses lowering voting age, mail-in voting for local elections Less than 10 percent of registered voters in College Park are participating in local elections, according to city documents. Pera Onal September 18, 2024
Wes Moore headlines UMD event to launch Maryland Climate Corps, service year programs The Maryland Climate Corps aims to grow the state’s climate workforce, according to a news release from Moore. Pera Onal September 12, 2024
New sports apparel store to receive grant from College Park The council will provide Rally House with a business retention and attraction assistance grant that could be up to $130,000. Pera Onal September 12, 2024
New UMD student liaisons hope to bolster ESL programs, student engagement Erica Otte, a senior government and politics major, will serve as the student liaison and John Fahmy will be the deputy student liaison. Pera Onal September 10, 2024