Angela Alsobrooks allegedly saved thousands of dollars from improper tax exemptions
For more than a decade, Alsobrooks claimed the homestead tax exemption for two properties in Washington, D.C., and Maryland, CNN reported.
College Park Towers scheduled to undergo significant redevelopment
Landmark Properties plans to redevelop the site into a new housing complex called The Mark at College Park.
Prince George’s County officials hope to limit illegal guns, pinpoint repeat offenders
The Prince George’s County Council’s gun violence study workgroup discussed recent initiatives to reduce gun violence across the county.
PGCPS officials discuss bus driver shortage, parental communication
Prince George’s County Public Schools is short nearly 200 bus drivers despite reducing the number of routes, according to PGCPS’ transportation director.
College Park City Council discusses lowering voting age, mail-in voting for local elections
Less than 10 percent of registered voters in College Park are participating in local elections, according to city documents.
Environmental justice activists gather in College Park for 10th annual symposium
The symposium was organized by the Community Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health Center at the University of Maryland’s public health school.
Prince George’s County Council hopes to make HIV resources more equitable
In 2022, the county recorded the highest HIV diagnosis rate in Maryland, alongside Baltimore City, according to the state health department.
New sports apparel store to receive grant from College Park
The council will provide Rally House with a business retention and attraction assistance grant that could be up to $130,000.
New UMD student liaisons hope to bolster ESL programs, student engagement
Erica Otte, a senior government and politics major, will serve as the student liaison and John Fahmy will be the deputy student liaison.
College Park installs new pedestrian, bike safety measures on Knox and Hartwick Roads
Student leaders in the Student Government Association and Residence Hall Association have highlighted safety concerns along these roads to the city council in recent months.