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. Irit Skulnik October 1, 2024
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. Pera Onal October 1, 2024
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. Oliver Mack September 30, 2024
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. Irit Skulnik September 25, 2024
Prince George’s County community reflects on Mel Franklin’s ‘devastating’ resignation Franklin was charged with multiple counts of felony theft scheme, embezzlement and perjury related to alleged misuse of campaign funds. Lillian Glaros September 24, 2024
UMPD saw significant increase in larceny-theft reports in 2023 after switch to new system More incidents are counted under the new system, which leads to more transparency, UMPD spokesperson Lt. Rosanne Hoaas said. Randy Chow September 24, 2024
UMD announces new traffic pattern at Campus Drive and Adelphi Road University administration recommends drivers only use campus entrances at Paint Branch Drive, Stadium Drive or Baltimore Avenue starting Tuesday. Natalie Weger September 24, 2024
College Park City Council considers funding elementary school tutoring program The city’s education advisory committee recommended the council pay $40,000 to implement the Amplify Tutoring-led reading program. Pera Onal September 23, 2024
Angela Alsobrooks allegedly saved thousands of dollars from improper tax exemptions For more than a decade, Alsobrooks claimed the homestead tax exemption for two properties in Washington, D.C., and Maryland, CNN reported. Natalie Weger September 22, 2024
College Park Towers scheduled to undergo significant redevelopment Landmark Properties plans to redevelop the site into a new housing complex called The Mark at College Park. Irit Skulnik September 20, 2024