More than 1000 voters turn out for College Park mayoral special election
City council members Fazlul Kabir, Kate Kennedy and Denise Mitchell, as well as political newcomer Bryan Haddad vied for residents’ votes at polling sites.
UMD Filipino community voices support for GWU nurse fired over unionization efforts
Estrellas’ suspension cut deep for many members of this university’s Filipino community given the community’s history in the nursing profession.
Three College Park council members are running for mayor. Here’s a look at their past votes
In 2019, the council voted to sell bonds to pay for the new city hall and Duvall Field project. Kennedy supported selling the bonds, but was absent at the meeting, while Kabir and Mitchell voted against it.
Council members discuss raising taxes for vacant and blighted properties
Properties such as under-leased commercial properties, vacant housing, abandoned buildings and unused lots would be included in the tax increase.
UMD students, small businesses top of mind for College Park mayoral candidates
University of Maryland student concerns and local businesses were at the forefront of Monday’s College Park mayoral town hall at Stamp Student Union.
Students struggle with summer transportation ahead of looming Metro closures
The College Park station, just a brief walk from campus, provides an essential service to students at this university, namely fast and affordable transportation to the larger Washington, D.C. area.
College Park City Council aims to increase student engagement in city affairs
Council members proposed creating a neighborhood guide to introduce students to civic associations, public officials and other parts of city government.
College Park looks to invest in safer, more extensive bike lanes
The proposed budget includes more than $624,000 for building safety barriers along Rhode Island Avenue’s bike lanes and $45,000 for a study to evaluate the impact of adding one-way streets and bike lanes in Old Town.
Activists criticize Prince George’s County Council bill pausing townhome development
The proposed bill would look to promote growth in county-defined transit hubs by placing a two-year pause on townhome development in areas that are not as transit-oriented.
Affordable housing, noise pollution take center stage at College Park mayoral debate
The special election comes after the March resignation and arrest of former mayor Patrick Wojahn. It will take place May 6 in the College Park City Hall.