Grad student employees in Maryland won’t get collective bargaining rights this year
The bill didn’t make it to the State House or Senate floor in time for a vote.
Workspace and business services provider WeWork will move to College Park in the fall
This will be WeWork’s first location on a college campus and in Maryland.
Two UMD courses will have free online textbook access in the fall
BSCI201 and 202 will use a free, open-source textbook.
UMD, College Park announce Safety Ambassador Pilot Program
There will be six safety ambassadors patrolling the city beginning later this week.
College Park residents aren’t pleased with the options for Rhode Island Avenue bike lane
The lane could block parking for some residents.
College Park City Council supports a possible county-wide plastic bag tax
The county hopes to pass a 5 cent tax on disposable plastic bags.
Halal Guys will no longer be coming to Route 1
The chain backed out after building permits never arrived from the county.
Calvert Hills awaits community garden pending WMATA approval
At least 20 people would be able to use the community garden at once.
College Park City Council raises concerns on draft of county zoning ordinance
The council unanimously voted to send comments on the draft to the project’s coordinator.
City Council approves installation of traffic-reduction device on College Park street
The council approved the installation of traffic-calming devices on part of Kenesaw Street.