Prince George’s County Council considers increasing public input in zoning ordinances
The bill would require the council to notify the public about late revisions to a development plan by developers, called text amendments.
Ex-College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn held without bond following child pornography charges
Wojahn was arrested on 56 counts of child pornography charges last week.
UMD community in ‘deepest shock’ after ex-Mayor Patrick Wojahn’s child pornography arrest
Wojahn was arrested and charged Thursday with 56 counts of child pornography. He resigned his city government position Wednesday evening.
College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn resigns as he faces child pornography charges
Police linked a social media account to Wojahn that contained explicit child sexual abuse material with prepubescent boys and older men.
Prince George’s County Council looks to subsidize private security cameras
The ordinance was introduced in response to the killing of 13-year-old Jayz Agnew last November.
Prince George’s County Council requests investigation into ballooning school construction costs
The claims stem from the Prince George’s County Council Retreat in December where two whistleblowers accused the county and its school board of poor resource management.
Capital Bikeshare station to come to College Park
Capital Bikeshare, operated by Lyft, is a popular bike share service with stations in the Washington metro area.
Prince George’s County native shares story on becoming the nation’s youngest glider pilot
Smith hopes to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy and eventually become a commercial airline pilot.
Prince George’s County Council introduces pilot program for new construction jobs
The proposed bill is designed to strengthen the county’s construction industry by creating entry-level positions for residents.
College Park City Council bans single-use plastic bags starting Sept. 1
The Better Bag Bill, which passed unanimously, bans single-use plastic bags and requires at least a 10-cent fee for paper and reusable carryout bags.