College Park City Council approves grant to renovate building for affordable housing
The contract with Modern Construction Services will go toward repainting, installing air conditioning units, replacing shingles and more.
College Park City Council considers installing permanent, AI-powered stop sign cameras
A pilot program, which ran from Sept. 3 to 23, installed stop sign cameras at nine intersections across the city.
Prince George’s County Council considers tying minimum wage to cost of living
The county could see a $15.45 to $15.60 minimum wage next year if the bill is implemented.
Prince George’s County leaders aim to curb domestic violence, support survivors
The county has seen nearly 1,000 domestic violence cases this year, a 13 percent increase from last year.
PGCPS to construct 8 new net-zero energy schools by 2028
Six buildings will be elementary schools and two will be pre-K through eighth grade academies.
College Park receives more than 350 applications for student rent subsidy pilot program
Only 120 University of Maryland students will receive a $1,250 subsidy from the city to assist them with housing.
College Park ranked fifth-best Washington, D.C., suburb
College Park was the only Prince George’s County city in the top six of last month’s rankings by Livability.
College Park City Council amends budget to cut funding for Meals on Wheels program
The amendment, which passed 6-1, cuts funding for Meals on Wheels — a food service nonprofit for senior citizens — by half.
UMD alumni Jolene Ivey, Dawn Moore receive awards at reproductive health gala
This year’s Impact Gala included remarks from several prominent figures in the reproductive health field and the presentation of four awards.
Shake Shack, Greene Turtle among 2024 College Park business additions
The College Park business scene is expected to change in the upcoming months as restaurants open and relocate.