College Park City Council votes to lower tax rate for homeowners The council unanimously voted to adopt the ordinance. Jack Roscoe October 11, 2017
Prince George’s county police respond to flipped car on Guilford Drive The accident is still under investigation. Carly Kempler October 10, 2017
Nonprofits host bowling fundraiser in College Park for disability employment Proceeds from the event will go toward funding adaptive and accessibility equipment. Freelance Reporter October 9, 2017
New weekly Terp Farm tours teach UMD students about sustainability Participants were given a full tour of Terp Farm’s fields, greenhouses and barns. Jillian Atelsek October 8, 2017
Council has concerns over apartment development near College Park Metro Station The city council raised concerns about noise and pedestrian safety at the Oct. 3 worksession. Jack Roscoe October 6, 2017
Former Rep. Donna Edwards announces bid for Prince George’s County executive Edwards was the first black woman to represent Maryland in Congress. Evan Silvera October 5, 2017
A UMD professor is running for Prince George’s County executive He is competing with three other candidates for the Democratic nomination. Evan Silvera October 5, 2017
More cities in Prince George’s County are installing bike-share programs Riverdale Park will join other Prince George’s County municipalities to install more bike-share locations and connect to the D.C. area. Evan Silvera October 5, 2017
College Park City Council discusses future of Hollywood Streetscape Project It’s estimated construction could begin on the Hollywood Streetscape in fall 2018 and be completed in six months. Leah Brennan October 4, 2017
UMD celebrates College Park Academy’s opening in Riverdale Park The charter school accepts students through a lottery system and provides college preparatory classes in a blended learning curriculum. Jack Roscoe October 4, 2017