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
College Park City Council debates how to use Duvall Field after renovations Duvall Field’s new concession stand and restroom facilities debuted Friday. Leah Brennan October 18, 2017
College Park City Council votes to approve purchasing a local swim club The council will vote on an ordinance to approve the property for public use on Oct. 24. Jack Roscoe October 18, 2017
CP mayor says The Hotel is a “game-changer,” but resident traffic concerns remain Both city council members and residents cited traffic as their main concern for the newly opened development. Freelance Reporter October 16, 2017
College Park council candidates discuss transparency, traffic at packed forum More than 40 residents attended the North College Park Community Association forum, which hosted candidates from Districts 1, 2 and 4. Leah Brennan October 13, 2017
Prince George’s County leaders will vote on protecting DACA and temporary status programs The Prince George’s County Municipal Association will vote on the resolution Oct. 19 in Laurel. Evan Silvera October 12, 2017