A veteran and his UMD son are dead in apparent murder-suicide. Questions of motive remain. Police said they had no knowledge of any previous calls to the house for disturbances. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
The College Park City Council agreed to work with UMD on a $6 million child care facility The council and the university want to address a “serious shortage” of local child care options. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Some College Park residents say the city council violated state open meetings law The meetings were closed to allow for “candid legal advice,” the mayor said. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Police are going door to door talking to College Park residents about noise restrictions This is the fourth year of the program. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park residents’ property taxes will not increase next fiscal year The city budget’s largest funding source is general property taxes. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Vigilante Coffee in College Park celebrates its grand opening The coffee shop will also offer a variety of baked goods from a bakery located in Arlington, Va. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Town Hall Liquors now accepts credit cards The change comes after new management took over the store. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park bowling alley reopens with revamped arcade, bar and menu NFL player Torrey Smith came to the reopening party for Bowlero. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park residents voice opinions on tax-break RISE zone The zone would provide businesses with a five-year tax break. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park City Council debates making absentee voting more flexible for UMD students The SGA voted to endorse no-excuse absentee voting last week. DBK Admin December 31, 0999