North College Park’s Sunnyside neighborhood is getting a new playground The lot on which the park will sit has been empty since residents donated it to the city in 1999. Jonathan Tercasio February 26, 2020
Construction on Marriott by the College Park metro station could start this year The hotel will replace a county-owned parking lot. Jonathan Tercasio February 24, 2020
After years of lobbying from residents, Calvert Hills will soon have a new drainage system Construction is set to begin in the fall. Jonathan Tercasio February 21, 2020
“A welcoming community”: City Council expresses support for accepting refugees into the city Council members agreed to send a letter to the Secretary of State at their Tuesday work session. Angela Mecca February 19, 2020
College Park, UMD officials gather to break ground on new City Hall City officials anticipate moving in August 2021. Jonathan Tercasio February 17, 2020
Maryland version of College Park’s “unruly social gatherings” ban falters in legislature The College Park City Council controversially passed a similar ordinance amid criticism in September. Angela Mecca February 17, 2020
Police respond to reported burglary at Rhode Island Avenue The suspect fled towards the Paint Branch Trail. Rina Torchinsky February 15, 2020
Marathon Deli is moving to a new location — but it’s just around the corner It will take over the space formerly occupied by The Red Boat. Jonathan Tercasio February 13, 2020
“Our son’s legacy”: Parents of Richard Collins take to Annapolis to back hate crime bills The bills would amend Maryland’s hate crime statute to include crimes that are partially hate-based. Lyna Bentahar February 12, 2020
City council backs state hate crime bills supported by family of Richard Collins The bills would modify Maryland's hate crime statute to include offenses committed either in whole or in part because of hate. Angela Mecca February 12, 2020