WMATA board approves Metrobus overhaul that eliminates C8 route Some College Park community members worry the overhaul’s changes will negatively impact the city. Irit Skulnik November 25, 2024
Prince George’s County residents divided over minimum wage legislation The legislation, which passed Tuesday, will adjust minimum wage annually based on the average percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index. Charlotte Kanner November 21, 2024
RJ Bentley’s co-founder John Brown III remembered as legend in College Park John Brown III, whose presence left a mark on College Park and beyond, died on Nov. 9 of heart failure. Oliver Mack November 21, 2024
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. Irit Skulnik November 21, 2024
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 Audrey Keefe November 18, 2024
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. Katharine Wilson November 13, 2024
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. Lillian Glaros November 13, 2024
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. Irit Skulnik November 11, 2024
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. Irit Skulnik November 10, 2024
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. Diamondback Staff November 6, 2024