Prince George’s County Council discusses bill to support Black-owned businesses
The legislation would define and add “African American Business Enterprises” to the Prince George's County Business Expansion and Start-Up Grant Program.
College Park City Council decides vacancy tax subcommittee’s initial responsibilities
City staff proposed that the phase one subcommittee have one voting member from each of the city’s five districts.
College Park City Council considers temporarily closing Hollywood Farmers Market
Many College Park residents strongly oppose a pause to the market’s operations, according to Mayor Fazlul Kabir.
Local officials say Campus Drive bike lane intersection poses danger to community
The lane’s design makes it possible for bike wheels to get caught in the track’s grooves, which could cause accidents.
College Park to establish recreational sports leagues for senior citizens
Many believe that these social leagues may also have the potential to include students from this university.
Prince George’s County gets its first weather monitoring station
A mesonet is a network of weather data monitoring stations used to measure the atmosphere and weather near the ground.
College Park has lost 8 acres of tree canopy over last decade, new assessment shows
A tree canopy is a measure of how much of an area is shaded by trees — an important factor when it comes to air pollution absorption and reducing erosion.
College Park City Council considers tax credits for affordable housing, blighted properties
Mayor Fazlul Kabir said the city is interested in focusing the revitalization tax credit program’s housing tax credits on affordable housing in particular.
College Park residents divided over student rent subsidy pilot program
The city would need GPA, Pell Grant eligibility and enrollment data from this university to verify a student’s eligibility for the pilot program.
Prince George’s County activists call for permanent cap on rent increases
Dozens of county residents rallied Friday in Lake Arbor in response to the lack of a permanent rent stabilization policy.