Prince George’s County Council proposes 911 registry for people with special needs
The program would alert first responders of registered individuals’ mental health risks and special needs when responding to a call.
Lakeland family hopes for county historic designation of generational properties
The Prince George’s County planning board approved the request for the three homes’ historic site status in last week's meeting.
College Park City Council approves student rent subsidy pilot program
The pilot program will grant 120 subsidies of $1,250 to eligible and selected undergraduate and graduate students.
Prince George’s County leaders tout potential new hospital, women’s health center
The new medical center hopes to address the county’s physician shortage and reduce geographic inequities.
Key takeaways from the proposed College Park city budget
City manager Kenny Young’s proposed budget is $27,483,782, compared to a $24,796,405 budget in the 2024 fiscal year.
National Archives unveils new digitization center in College Park
The Friday launch is the second phase of a multi-phase project that provides public online access to federal records.
Prince George’s County program gives formerly incarcerated citizens a ‘second chance’
Under the reentry incentive program, the county will grant eligible businesses up to $5,000 for each returning citizen employed during the previous year.
College Park City Council discusses options for rent subsidy pilot program
A subcommittee report proposed that the city offer about 150 grants of $1,500 through the program.
Prince George’s County Council passes bill to limit cannabis dispensary locations
The bill establishes that cannabis dispensaries must be at least 1,000 feet away from other dispensaries and at least 2,000 feet away from liquor stores.
College Park City Council approves Rhode Island Avenue design improvements
The improvements in Rhode Island Avenue's 7200 block are meant to act as traffic calming measures.