Restorative Justice Commission seeks to rename local sites to honor Lakeland heritage
The commission was established in 2022 with the goal of reckoning with the city’s history and restoring the Lakeland neighborhood.
College Park City Council considers loosening eligibility for rent subsidy program
The city council discussed adding income-based qualifications for any household in the city below 40 percent or 60 percent of the area median income.
Controversy over Hollywood farmers market decision sparks conversations on local markets
College Park also houses the University of Maryland Farmers Market and College Park Farmers Market near Paint Branch Parkway.
Prince George’s County residents lambast proposed Metro, bus service cuts
The cuts, spurred by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s budget shortfall, would affect approximately 14,000 Prince George’s County residents.
Lakeland residents hope proposed community center celebrates neighborhood’s history
After more than a year of community discussions, Lakeland leaders were able to secure a space inside the development for a new community center.
Prince George’s County Council discusses bill to support Black-owned businesses
The legislation would define and add “African American Business Enterprises” to the Prince George's County Business Expansion and Start-Up Grant Program.
College Park City Council decides vacancy tax subcommittee’s initial responsibilities
City staff proposed that the phase one subcommittee have one voting member from each of the city’s five districts.
College Park City Council considers temporarily closing Hollywood Farmers Market
Many College Park residents strongly oppose a pause to the market’s operations, according to Mayor Fazlul Kabir.
Local officials say Campus Drive bike lane intersection poses danger to community
The lane’s design makes it possible for bike wheels to get caught in the track’s grooves, which could cause accidents.
College Park to establish recreational sports leagues for senior citizens
Many believe that these social leagues may also have the potential to include students from this university.