College Park City Council wants to buy a local swim club for meeting space The cost of acquiring and improving the property will be between $500,000 and $750,000. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Construction begins on long-delayed Purple Line in Hyattsville With the line set to receive full federal funding, public officials gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at its future control center. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Two UMD music students will live and work in a retirement home this fall Two music school graduate students will get free room and board at the retirement home in exchange for organizing concerts and lessons for its residents. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
3 UMD students escape, 2 firefighters injured in Route 1 house fire Friday morning The cause of the fire is under investigation. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Fuse 47 apartment complex at risk of collapse after fire on Monday, officials say The cause of the fire remains unknown, fire officials said. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
The Hotel at UMD’s construction will cause Route 1 traffic problems Construction of The Hotel at the University of Maryland has closed one lane at the intersection of Campus Drive. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Body found along Indian Creek Trail near Lake Artemesia Police are launching a death investigation. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
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. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
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. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
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. DBK Admin December 31, 0999