Purple Line contract approval sparks local conversation The 16-mile light-rail system is slated to open in 2022. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
David Hillman, founder of company that built The Hotel at UMD, dies at 75 A memorial service for Hillman was held at The Hotel at 11 a.m. Thursday. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
City council votes to amend College Park’s fence ordinance after years of debate The council voted unanimously to amend the ordinance. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park City Council votes to acquire local swim club for public use The council voted unanimously to approve the ordinance. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Looking at the candidates in College Park’s 2017 election It’s the second time in more than 20 years the four district races and the mayoral race are all contested. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Ben Jealous brings his campaign for Maryland governor to Busboys & Poets More than 100 people came to Busboys & Poets in Hyattsville on Thursday to support Jealous’ campaign, according to event organizers. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park declares Oct. 9 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day Columbus Day will still exist as a federal holiday on the second Monday of October. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Kapnos Taverna brings Greek cuisine to the Hotel at UMD Traditional Greek vegetable and seafood dishes like tzatziki, flatbreads and octopus will be served, as well as spit-roasted chicken, lamb and pork. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD researchers are working to combat rising tick population in Howard County Graduate students are working with the U.S. Agriculture Department and the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks to track movements of tick-carrying animals like mice and deer. DBK Admin December 31, 0999