Meet the candidates for the District 3 College Park City Council seat The three candidates in the special election include a University of Maryland student. Pera Onal February 19, 2025
Plant-based cookie shop MidnighTreats brings a sweet new option to College Park The shop occupies the building on College Avenue which previously housed Insomnia Cookies and is the company’s first store in Maryland. Keira Hardesty February 18, 2025
4 Prince George’s County Executive candidates debate budget deficit, immigration Wednesday’s debate comes a week after the race’s first virtual debate and less than a month before the March 4 special primary election. Stella Canino February 13, 2025
Jolene Ivey withdraws from Prince George’s County Executive race Her announcement comes just weeks before the special primary election on March 4. Katharine Wilson February 12, 2025
Here’s how to register to vote for the College Park District 3 special election The seat has been vacant since Jan. 8 when former council member Stuart Adams resigned after serving for more than three years. Pera Onal February 11, 2025
Here’s how PGCPS officials are preparing for ICE officers in schools PGCPS officials aim to educate community members about their immigration rights and reaffirm their commitment to making schools safe for students. Mayah Nachman February 10, 2025
PGCPS faces $37 million budget deficit amid state, federal funding cuts The school system will lose $77.6 million in federal funding for the next fiscal year due to the expiration of several grants issued under the American Rescue Plan. Stella Canino February 10, 2025
Prince George’s County Executive candidates discuss education, public safety in debate Twelve candidates are vying to fill the county executive seat after former county executive Angela Alsobrooks won November's U.S. Senate election. Pera Onal February 6, 2025
College Park community members debate lowering city voting age to 16 The city hopes lowering the voting age will increase civic engagement with younger residents and create a more inclusive voting environment. Pera Onal February 6, 2025
College Park City Council approves $50,000 grant to build preschool playground The playground at Monarch Preschool has been awaiting construction since 2021, the preschool’s director Krissie Taylor said. Keira Hardesty February 6, 2025