College Park’s water supplier presents options for mandatory change to its rate structure The current system was ruled to be discriminatory against larger households. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park District 3 candidates debate noise complaints and tax breaks The four District 3 candidates took part in a forum in City Hall Wednesday night, days before the city’s elections. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park, UMD collaborate to apply for tax-break zone in city The city and university just have to apply for where they want the boundaries of the zone to be. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Fat Pete’s BBQ restaurant to open this spring The establishment will feature a smoker the size of a “hockey Zamboni.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
More cities in Prince George’s County are installing bike-share programs Riverdale Park will join other Prince George’s County municipalities to install more bike-share locations and connect to the D.C. area. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
SGA President AJ Pruitt is first student to win College Park award for improving city The Jack Perry Award was established in 2013 in recognition of the former District 2 councilman. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park City Council wants to buy a local swim club for meeting space The cost of acquiring and improving the property will be between $500,000 and $750,000. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Construction begins on long-delayed Purple Line in Hyattsville With the line set to receive full federal funding, public officials gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at its future control center. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Two UMD music students will live and work in a retirement home this fall Two music school graduate students will get free room and board at the retirement home in exchange for organizing concerts and lessons for its residents. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
3 UMD students escape, 2 firefighters injured in Route 1 house fire Friday morning The cause of the fire is under investigation. DBK Admin December 31, 0999