College Park City Council approves $7.3 million contract to renovate Duvall Field
Although all of the council members approved the new contract on Tuesday, some raised concerns about the project’s $1.7 million cost increase.
UMD faculty rights group rebrands, pushes for collective bargaining
The group aims to collaborate with campuses across Maryland in creating “united and powerful faculty” for public four-year colleges and universities
Ex-Prince George’s County Council member to serve 1 year in prison for felony theft scheme
Mel Franklin was sentenced on Wednesday to five years in prison, with four years suspended.
Prince George’s County residents divided on bill to prevent stray shopping carts
The bill, initially presented to the council in September, would require businesses with at least 20 shopping carts to institute anti-theft measures on their carts.
Local leaders celebrate safety improvements on Route 1
The U.S. 1 College Park Improvement Project, which began in spring 2020, will enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety.
UMD community members, Waka Flocka Flame celebrate Greene Turtle’s grand opening
The restaurant hosted special opening parties featuring a surprise appearance from American rapper Waka Flocka Flame and live music.
Angela Alsobrooks celebrates US Senate race victory at College Park watch party
Alsobrooks, the Prince George’s county executive, defeated former Gov. Larry Hogan (R-Md.) in the race to fill Maryland’s open Senate seat.
Presidential race, reproductive rights top of mind for College Park voters on Election Day
Hundreds of University of Maryland students and College Park community members headed to the polls Tuesday to vote in national, state and local elections.
Jolene Ivey wins special election for Prince George’s County Council at-large seat
Ivey’s victory will trigger another special election to fill her District 5 seat.
Angela Alsobrooks wins Maryland US Senate race
Alsobrooks earned more than 54 percent of the vote when the Associated Press called the race Tuesday night.