Prince George’s County food distributions help residents put holiday meals on the table
About half of Prince George’s County residents face food insecurity, according to Capital Area Food Bank.
College Park City Council raises safety concerns over recent increase in Veo violations, ridership
City reports show that Veo’s fall ridership is up 62 percent from last year, while rider violations reached 305 in October.
Prince George’s County to tighten police chase guidelines, honor 3-year-old victim
The bill tightens restrictions on vehicle chases and requires police agencies to report all pursuits.
Prince George’s County gained federal workers from January to March amid layoffs
Prince George’s County’s federal workforce grew by nearly 0.4 percent between January and March, most recent data available show.
Prince George’s County Council voices support for congressional redistricting plan
Earlier this month, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced the revival of a bipartisan redistricting advisory commission to consider mid-decade redistricting.
College Park City Council extends curbside food scrap collection program
The council voted to continue the city’s contract with Compost Crew, a Maryland-based food scrap collection company.
Prince George’s County officials hope to redevelop Six Flags property into business hub
Six Flags closed the Maryland location because it no longer fit with its long-term growth plan.
UMD students, landlords clash on proposed early lease ordinance
If passed, the ordinance would prohibit landlords from offering a lease renewal earlier than 180 days after the start of the tenant’s current lease.
UMD students excited, uncertain as Purple Line prepares for on-campus testing in January
Five of the Purple Line’s 21 light-rail stations will be located on or near this campus. The line will also connect to the Metro’s red, green and orange lines.
College Park City Council asks state to evaluate site for affordable family, senior housing
The city council hopes to transform an underused site next to the Hollywood Shopping Center into a place for affordable family and senior housing.