Filipino community members say Manila Mart in Prince George’s County offers a taste of home
Since its founding in 1996, Manila Mart has grown to include a cafe and has become a gathering space.
College Park City Council candidates in student-heavy District 3 share priorities
Council members John Rigg and Stuart Adams are the only two elected incumbents on the ballot who are facing a challenger.
UMD sees decline in reported COVID-19 cases after early-semester spike
The campus community reported nearly 700 COVID-19 cases in the first four weeks of the semester.
Lakeland residents say they want their visions prioritized in restorative justice initiatives
A group of University of Maryland graduate students is putting together a comprehensive report on needed improvements in Lakeland.
College Park museum’s event highlights Latinas in aviation
The day-long event included children’s activities, mentorship circles and an exhibit about the history of Latina representation in aviation.
College Park City Council discusses potential expansion of mayor pro tem role
Some council members think the mayor pro tem should have increased legal power in the city’s charter to lighten the mayor’s load.
Prince George’s County Council discusses restricting locations of cannabis dispensaries
The bill, CB-070, mandates that cannabis dispensaries must be in industrial zones — outside of high business areas that are near residential areas, such as shopping centers and strip malls.
College Park businesses could receive up to $200K through business retention fund
The fund's goal is to help businesses who wish to stay in the city, College Park’s economic development director said.
Proposed development could displace 3 College Park restaurants
Developers presented a detailed site plan to the College Park City Council Tuesday for a proposed apartment building and retail space called Terrapin House.
‘We are sitting ducks’: PGCPS bus drivers say they feel unsafe
Drivers in the county are tripling or quadrupling their runs in order to cover for the bus driver shortage in PGCPS.