More than 99% of UMD employee political donations went to Democrats in 2021 and 2022
Employees donated more than $290,000 in 2021 and 2022, with just more than $7,000 going toward Republicans.
First College Park planning director retires after 37-year career
For many of her coworkers and colleagues, Schum didn’t just contribute to College Park during her tenure as planning and community development director. She built it into what it is today.
Prince George’s County officials, students address rising youth crime
The presentations included the latest juvenile crime statistics in the county and the efforts by the county to stunt rising crime.
Ex-College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn indicted on 80 child pornography charges
The charges are 40 counts of promotion or distribution and 40 counts of possession of child sex abuse materials.
Knox Box residents unable to renew leases due to rezoning
Amid construction of newer luxury apartments in the city and rezoning of land due to the Purple Line construction, the Knox Boxes will no longer be up for lease.
Prince George’s County Council debates two competing rental assistance bills
The bills both aim to create a rental assistance fund for lower-income county residents.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen opens in College Park
The Popeyes sits between the Stripe 3 Adidas shop and the College Park City Hall.
Maryland General Assembly introduces bill to create selection panel for PGCPS CEO search
The launched the school system’s first CEO search since 2019 after Monica Goldson announced her retirement in January.
Target on Route 1 to close in May
Factors leading to the closure of the College Park location included difficult parking, a lack of foot traffic and proximity to other, larger Targets.
College Park restorative justice commission discusses goals, progress in one-year update
The commission was formed with a focus on the city, but consultants are pushing for the commission to focus on Lakelanders themselves.