College Park City Council discusses economic development, business improvement district
Tuesday’s city council presentation came amid a rise in concern from students and city residents about College Park’s economic development.
Incumbents re-elected, Jacob Hernandez wins District 1 seat in College Park city election
The College Park Board of Election Supervisors announced the preliminary vote counts Sunday night.
Term lengths, student engagement top-of-mind for College Park voters in city election
Districts 1 and 3 saw contested races, with incumbent candidates vying for council member seats against newcomers.
Greenbelt receives highest sustainability award among 16 Maryland municipalities
The sustainability certification aims to reward municipalities for curating and implementing sustainability action plans.
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