Here are 3 key takeaways from College Park’s fiscal year 2026 budget
The budget was approved by the College Park City Council in May and goes into effect Tuesday.
Prince George’s County has new top leaders after months of musical chairs
Former county executive Angela Alsobrooks’ departure to the U.S. Senate last fall triggered a series of special elections and appointments to fill top county positions.
As College Park Liquors tries to reopen, local leaders oppose license transfer request
The beer, wine and liquor license transfer would allow College Park Liquors to reopen in a new location at 7207 Baltimore Ave. near Trader Joe’s.
PGCPS Superintendent Millard House II to step down
County Executive-elect Aisha Braveboy announced Friday morning she selected Shawn Joseph as interim superintendent.
Mistakenly deported Maryland man returned to U.S. to face human smuggling charges
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S. comes more than two months after his deportation to El Salvador sparked national controversy.
Shayla Adams-Stafford leads in Prince George’s County Council District 5 special election
The Democratic candidate earned about 92 percent of the vote as of Tuesday night, according to the Maryland state elections board.
Aisha Braveboy declares victory in Prince George’s County Executive race
Braveboy has secured more than 89 percent of the vote as of Tuesday night. She leads against Republican candidate Jonathan White, an Air Force veteran.
College Park Starbucks workers go on strike, protest labor practices
The picket, which lasted more than two hours, was part of a larger strike organized by Starbucks Workers United chapters across the country.
Prince George’s County community members rally for better teacher working conditions
The rally came amid negotiations between the Prince George’s County Educators Association and Prince George’s County Public Schools for a new contract.
Taqueria Habanero celebrates College Park grand reopening at Route 1 location
The restaurant offers Mexican food such as tacos, burritos and quesadillas, according to the restaurant’s website.