Prince George’s County to mandate security cameras in some housing facilities
Prince George's County residents, landlords and legislators expressed mixed feelings regarding the new law.
College Park mayor, city council candidates outline priorities at UMD town hall
Organizers of the event included the University of Maryland’s Student Government Association and University Honors College ahead of the Nov. 5 city election.
Prince George’s County Council bill aims to lessen unemployment rate, support workers
A project labor agreement is a type of collective bargaining agreement that establishes the terms and conditions of a construction project.
College Park City Council continues vacant, blighted property tax discussions
The potential tax increase isn’t meant to increase the city’s revenue, the city’s finance director Gary Fields said at the meeting.
College Park City Council increases home ownership grants for first responders
The council’s move saw significant opposition from city residents and University of Maryland students.
College Park aging public housing facility calls for nearly $20 million for renovations
Attick Towers, an aging, low-income public housing building, was built in 1968. Since its completion, the building has seen little to no renovations
College Park’s District 3 city council candidates debate term limits, affordable housing
District 3, the most student-heavy district in College Park, has three candidates running in the Nov. 5 elections for its two seats.
EPA determines fuel burned at College Park Airport detrimental to public health
The EPA’s endangerment finding means that the Federal Aviation Administration must develop standards that control or eliminate aircraft lead emissions.
College Park’s District 1 city council candidates debate development, transit
All five residents vying for a spot participated in the debate, which was sponsored by local newspaper College Park Here and Now.
Fiery debate pauses bill to eliminate tipped minimum wages in Prince George’s County
The bill, CB-098, mandates that all tipped workers in the county must receive at least the state minimum wage by 2028.