A UMD student is running for Frederick County’s Board of Education
Camden Raynor, a junior at this university, is the third candidate to file in the Board of Election race to be decided this November.
FedCentric Technologies location in College Park employs UMD students for data analysis
The startup works on a variety of research projects using high-powered computers to explore data in novel ways.
Prince George’s County schools receive grant to address low teacher retention rate
The U.S. Department of Education awarded the grant to the school system in October.
Patrick Wojahn has raised the most in College Park’s mayoral election so far
The District 1 council race has been the most expensive.
College Park City Council District 2 candidates discuss civic engagement at forum
About 30 people attended the forum.
City Council votes to support deletion of student surcharge exemptions
This change could mean new graduate-student housing construction in the future.
College Park looks to rebuild City Hall, develop surrounding block of Route 1
The city is partnering with the university to create a joint office space and a public plaza.
College Park has new yard waste containers — and this time, they’re beige
Yard waste collected from the carts will be turned into compost and mulch.
College Park noncitizens voting amendment didn’t pass due to lack of votes
As of June, changes to the city charter require six affirmative votes, rather than a simple majority. Four council members voted in favor of the amendment, which was not enough for it to pass.
College Park’s outdoor concert series set to kick off in September
Monday night concerts will be held in Northgate Park and Friday night concerts in Little Tavern Park from Sept. 8 to Nov. 3.