Prince George’s County gets its first weather monitoring station
A mesonet is a network of weather data monitoring stations used to measure the atmosphere and weather near the ground.
College Park has lost 8 acres of tree canopy over last decade, new assessment shows
A tree canopy is a measure of how much of an area is shaded by trees — an important factor when it comes to air pollution absorption and reducing erosion.
College Park City Council considers tax credits for affordable housing, blighted properties
Mayor Fazlul Kabir said the city is interested in focusing the revitalization tax credit program’s housing tax credits on affordable housing in particular.
College Park residents divided over student rent subsidy pilot program
The city would need GPA, Pell Grant eligibility and enrollment data from this university to verify a student’s eligibility for the pilot program.
Prince George’s County activists call for permanent cap on rent increases
Dozens of county residents rallied Friday in Lake Arbor in response to the lack of a permanent rent stabilization policy.
College Park City Council delays decision on forming vacancy tax subcommittee
Council members held a lengthy debate on Tuesday about who should serve on the proposed subcommittee.
College Park City Council to focus on mayor pro tem’s role, pedestrian safety this spring
This past fall, the city council increased homeownership grants for first responders and voted to distribute funds to businesses, among other initiatives.
Iron Rooster in College Park hopes to become a community cornerstone
Iron Rooster’s College Park location soft-opened at the end of 2023 and fully opened in late January on the first floor of The Hotel on Route 1.
College Park City Council discusses rent subsidy pilot program for student housing
The pilot program could soon grant 150 University of Maryland undergraduate students a $1,500 rental subsidy for off campus apartments.
Community members call for better communication from PGCPS on school water quality
Lead in two of Hollywood’s 20 tested water sources exceeds federal allowances, according to the school’s latest water samples from December 2022.