As UMD marks Disability Awareness Month, advocates say city and campus could do more One College Park resident who uses a cane said his neighborhood lacks sidewalks, making it hard for him to get around. Alex Spadacenta October 24, 2017
College Park council member says city can do more to support immigrants The city council is continually working on providing more resources for immigrant residents. Freelance Reporter October 24, 2017
College Park City Council District 2 candidates discuss civic engagement at forum About 30 people attended the forum. Lillian Andemicael October 20, 2017
UMD is planning to transfer 10 of its properties to the Terrapin Development Company The ten surplus university properties amount to nearly 30 acres and eight of the parcels surround The Hotel at the University of Maryland Jack Roscoe October 20, 2017
Ben Jealous brings his campaign for Maryland governor to Busboys & Poets More than 100 people came to Busboys & Poets in Hyattsville on Thursday to support Jealous’ campaign, according to event organizers. Naomi Grant October 20, 2017
A man was hit by a car on Route 1 near Town Hall Liquors The victim was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Lila Bromberg October 19, 2017
College Park City Council says 6-vote requirement to amend city charter violates state law Despite the council’s oversight, a proposal to allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in municipal elections still did not get enough votes to pass in September. Leah Brennan October 19, 2017
UMD institute will use a $17 million grant to increase food safety efforts The Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition plans to use the grant to ensure the safety of imported food. Jillian Atelsek October 19, 2017
There’s a District Taco opening near College Park this fall The D.C.-based Mexican restaurant will open in the Riverdale Park Station, near Whole Foods and Starbucks. Evan Silvera October 19, 2017
College Park discusses possible styrofoam ban after county issued similar policy in 2016 Prince George’s County issued a ban on the usage back in July 2016. Freelance Reporter October 19, 2017