College Park’s city manager received a contract renewal after a successful first year Somers moved to College Park from Oregon in September 2015. Carly Kempler November 29, 2016
A U.S. district judge has decided to stall Purple Line construction — again Construction will be delayed until Metro ridership studies are completed. Alex Carolan November 28, 2016
They serve as extra eyes and ears for the police. And College Park says it’s working. The UMD-College Park ambassador partnership has worked to increase safety in the city since May. Carly Kempler November 21, 2016
Larry Hogan awards UMD nearly $300,000 in funding for crime victims The grant will will help bolster counseling and criminal justice support at this university. Michael Brice-Saddler November 21, 2016
UMD students evacuated after Terrapin Row experiences gas leaks Shortly after 11 a.m., Prince George’s County Fire Department responded to a call about an alarm sounding at Terrapin Row. Carly Kempler November 21, 2016
College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn will help lead a group that works to improve U.S. cities He was selected to hold one of 15 spots on the National League of Cities’ board of directors. Carly Kempler November 20, 2016
College Park City Council sent a letter disapproving Metro’s proposed hour cuts The proposals would reduce Metro service by an additional eight hours each week. Alex Carolan November 20, 2016
College Park officials want to make the Trolley Trail intersection safer Onlookers have seen cars and even Metro buses run the intersection’s pedestrian light. Alex Carolan November 17, 2016
Nearly 90 donations were made to Planned Parenthood of Maryland under Mike Pence’s name It follows a nationwide trend where at least 46 thousand donations have been made out in the vice president-elect’s name. Alex Carolan November 17, 2016
“History is whitewashed”: UMD members join Wallace Loh at new African American museum 100 students and 20 faculty members accompanied Loh to the National Museum of African American History and Culture — a trip that encouraged conversations about race. Natalie Schwartz November 17, 2016