College Park City Council election voter turnout rate lowest in nine years
The city's voter turnout rate during the 2021 election was 10.35 percent.
Purple Line construction set to ramp up this spring under new contractor
The service opening, originally scheduled for March 2022, has been pushed to fall 2026.
City of College Park to provide free at-home covid tests
Tests will be available to pick up between Feb. 7 and 11 at local locations.
UMD students look to restaurants like Pupuseria La Familiar for culture, community
The pupuseria brings El Salvador to College Park through food, language and culture.
Prince George’s County judge orders controversial redistricting map to be scrapped
The proposed map was passed last November and caused severe backlash in College Park and other municipalities.
College Park City Council discusses reducing restrictions on homeownership grants
Residents can use the grants, which began in 2005, on down payments or closing costs.
Generation Hope supports students balancing school, parenthood
Nearly one quarter of college students are parents.
UMD’s college application asks about criminal history. Some say it’s invasive.
The Common App decided to remove the question in 2018.
Staff shortage leaves Prince George’s County apartment complex with trash pileup
Residents also complained about an increase in mice on the property.
Committee seeks $3M from College Park Council for homeownership project
The project needs $9 million to $10 million to launch.