Committee vote moves Prince George’s County closer to fracking ban The full council will vote on the bill in March. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park City Council votes to approve purchasing a local swim club The council will vote on an ordinance to approve the property for public use on Oct. 24. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Potential FBI relocation could impact UMD and College Park The agency is considering moving its headquarters to nearby Greenbelt. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD alumni create a pharmaceutical delivery app Patients can upload paper prescriptions by taking a photo and transfer existing prescriptions from another pharmacy through the app. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Backyard Sports Grill to keep liquor license against College Park City Council recommendation Backyard Sports Grill’s liquor license was reinstated Wednesday following a two-week suspension. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
The Hotel at the University of Maryland opens Friday after two years of construction The Hotel will have 297 guest rooms, 43,000 square feet of meeting space, four restaurants and a spa. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park’s latest pizza place is open for business Lotsa Pizza is planning another $3 pizza event in August, after most students return to the campus. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Some College Park residents are concerned about a rise in overall city property taxes The College Park City Council approved its fiscal year 2018 budget at its May 23 meeting. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Five-alarm fire at Fuse 47 apartment complex appears to be accidental, officials say The incident has been labeled the largest suppression effort in county history. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD SGA and College Park City Council aim to bridge student-resident gap at Town Hall About 45 students and faculty attended the event, along with the eight city council members and Mayor Patrick Wojahn. DBK Admin December 31, 0999