Prince George’s County expected to ban plastic bags in stores starting 2024
The “Better Bag Bill” garnered unanimous support from the county council and several members cited the rise of air and ocean pollution as a critical issue.
Fazlul Kabir sworn in as mayor of College Park
Fazlul Kabir, who is believed to be the first Muslim mayor in Maryland, said he is grateful for the accepting community he has found in College Park and for his new opportunity to continue serving the city.
UMD Campus Pantry, Route 1 Target to end partnership with store’s closure
As a result, Rosen began a roughly two-year partnership between Target and the UMD Campus Pantry. However, this partnership is expected to end later this month as Target is set to close May 13.
District 1 council member Fazlul Kabir wins College Park mayoral special election
Final numbers released Friday confirmed Kabir's victory with 1,008 votes.
Prince George’s County Council considers increased road safety funding
Under the proposed budget, the county is expected to invest more than $41 million in pedestrian safety.
Metro fare hikes, assistance for low-income riders welcomed by UMD community
Some of the revenue from the fare hike will fund a new program offering discounts for riders registered for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks launches US Senate bid
Alsobrooks became Prince George’s County’s first female county executive in 2018 after serving as the state’s attorney in the county from 2011 to 2018.
College Park mayoral candidates had 65 days to campaign. Here’s what it looked like.
The rush of reaching likely voters has consumed the candidates.
More than 1000 voters turn out for College Park mayoral special election
City council members Fazlul Kabir, Kate Kennedy and Denise Mitchell, as well as political newcomer Bryan Haddad vied for residents’ votes at polling sites.
UMD Filipino community voices support for GWU nurse fired over unionization efforts
Estrellas’ suspension cut deep for many members of this university’s Filipino community given the community’s history in the nursing profession.