College Park declares Oct. 9 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Columbus Day will still exist as a federal holiday on the second Monday of October.
College Park City Council votes to lower tax rate for homeowners
The council unanimously voted to adopt the ordinance.
Prince George’s county police respond to flipped car on Guilford Drive
The accident is still under investigation.
Nonprofits host bowling fundraiser in College Park for disability employment
Proceeds from the event will go toward funding adaptive and accessibility equipment.
New weekly Terp Farm tours teach UMD students about sustainability
Participants were given a full tour of Terp Farm’s fields, greenhouses and barns.
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.
Former Rep. Donna Edwards announces bid for Prince George’s County executive
Edwards was the first black woman to represent Maryland in Congress.
A UMD professor is running for Prince George’s County executive
He is competing with three other candidates for the Democratic nomination.
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.
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.