City Council, Greek Life members discuss racism after noose found in UMD fraternity house
A noose was found in the kitchen of Phi Tau’s chapter house on Fraternity Row on April 27.
Despite City Council vote to lower fees, parking permits around Terrapin Row remain high
Area residents are paying 48 times more for parking than permit holders in all other residential parts of the city.
The College Park Metro will close for two weeks in April as part of SafeTrack construction
Officials also said the Purple Line is still on schedule to open in five years.
Prince George’s County Schools will close Wednesday for ‘Day Without a Woman’ strike
About 1,700 of the county’s teachers and 30 percent of its transportation staff requested off as part of the strike.
College Park is working on making crosswalks safer for bikers and pedestrians
Some city officials are concerned, however, that state highway rules could prevent these measures.
College Park residents say this city “stands with its immigrant communities”
About 12 percent of College Park residents aren’t U.S. citizens, according to census data.
College Park officials wary of transition to vouchers for public housing
Under the current system, the U.S. housing department subsidizes low-income housing and funds operating and maintenance costs.
Police investigate report of attempted sexual assault near UMD’s campus
The suspect was last seen near the Discovery District.
College Park will rent space from UMD during new City Hall construction
Construction on the $30 million project is expected to begin in January and will last more than two years.