$20.5M federal grant for New Carrollton transit hub paves way for growth
The transit hub is expected to include a new train hall to replace New Carrollton's current Metro station and new sidewalks and bike lanes.
U.S. Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe celebrated at Junior Tennis Champion Center
Tiafoe returned to his hometown after becoming the first American man since 2006 to advance to the U.S. Open semifinals last week.
PGCPS board committee votes on new sustainability policy
The Prince George’s County Public Schools Board of Education’s policy and governance committee discussed a proposed sustainability policy that would include creating a plan for…
College Park City Council postpones vote on airport rules with seaplane program in limbo
Council members have moved the vote back until Tailwind Air communicates further with the city.
College Park residents express concern over proposed redistricting maps
Major concerns brought up in city redistricting meetings include how students would be split up, how student populations would impact voting districts and the separation of neighborhoods in District 3.
College Park to distribute free trees to offset damages from summer storm
The city’s tree canopy has declined in the past 10 years.
Prince George’s County Democrats focus on abortion access, combating crime ahead of midterms
Prince George’s County Democrats also hope newly elected leaders can bridge the disconnect between younger voters and government.
EcoGrads developer walks back on graduate student focus, citing legal challenges
EcoGrads was previously aimed for graduate students, but real estate developer Mark Manzo said they no longer want to be locked into only graduate students because of the legal ramifications the development company could endure.
Prince George’s County to enforce curfew for all minors starting this weekend
The Prince George’s County Police Department has made 438 juvenile arrests this year.
PGCPS continues to grapple with teacher shortage
Some schools in the district will likely be forced to combine classes of students together.