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.
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.
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.
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.
UMD higher education experts brace for impacts of incoming Trump administration
Higher education experts at this university expressed concern for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campuses and potential cuts to federal funding for research and student aid.
UMD College Republicans holds watch party for election results
The group's president said he organized the event to bring students together, regardless of their political affiliation.
UMD lecturer Dominique Mwepu remembered as caring instructor, lighthearted friend
Dominique Mwepu, a lecturer in the hearing and speech sciences department, was killed in a pedestrian collision on Sept. 30. He was 53.
College Park City Council votes to add second full-time animal control officer
The animal control officer is responsible for handling resident calls about pet surrenders and animal shelter requests.
College Park City Council debates plan to replace city’s parking meters
Three quarters of identified city pay stations have reached their life expectancy of seven to 10 years, according to city documents.
College Park City Council approves grant to renovate building for affordable housing
The contract with Modern Construction Services will go toward repainting, installing air conditioning units, replacing shingles and more.