Meet the candidates in the upcoming College Park City Council elections
College Park voters will head to the polls on Nov. 5 for City Council elections.
PGCPS holds safety forum after increase in gun-related incidents
Violence in PGCPS surged to unprecedented levels in recent years, according to the Prince George’s Police Department’s chief.
Prince George’s County Board of Education votes to include labor agreement in school building project
A labor agreement will decide the conditions for construction workers beforehand.
UMD students rally in support of Campus Village Shoppes
Students said they are worried about a trend in College Park development to prioritize expensive student apartment buildings and corporate stores over small, minority-owned businesses.
College Park officials hope ElectionGuard software will improve trust in elections
ElectionGuard provides receipt-like confirmation codes for voters after casting a ballot, which gives voters the ability to confirm their ballot was counted.
College Park City Council expresses support for short-term rental regulation
Currently, the city does not set a limit on the number of days per year for which properties can be rented.
Lemon Zest Festival brings together local musicians, artists
The festival’s organizers hoped to bring together artists and highlight local organizations and businesses.
New halal restaurant in College Park hopes to provide variety for local Muslim community
Legends Halal Grill, located adjacent to the Domain College Park apartment complex, opened its second branch on Aug. 24 in College Park.
Prince George’s County Council to revisit virtual voting rules after heated debate
The proposed legislation would allow remote voting and attendance of council members for parental leave, illnesses, caregiving responsibilities and more.
College Park community land trust celebrates first home purchase
The trust has been in the works since 2021, but the idea of an affordable home ownership initiative in the city had been around for several years, according to Daniel Cunningham, the trust’s executive director.