College Park City Council discusses lowering voting age, mail-in voting for local elections
Less than 10 percent of registered voters in College Park are participating in local elections, according to city documents.
Environmental justice activists gather in College Park for 10th annual symposium
The symposium was organized by the Community Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health Center at the University of Maryland’s public health school.
Prince George’s County Council hopes to make HIV resources more equitable
In 2022, the county recorded the highest HIV diagnosis rate in Maryland, alongside Baltimore City, according to the state health department.
New sports apparel store to receive grant from College Park
The council will provide Rally House with a business retention and attraction assistance grant that could be up to $130,000.
New UMD student liaisons hope to bolster ESL programs, student engagement
Erica Otte, a senior government and politics major, will serve as the student liaison and John Fahmy will be the deputy student liaison.
College Park installs new pedestrian, bike safety measures on Knox and Hartwick Roads
Student leaders in the Student Government Association and Residence Hall Association have highlighted safety concerns along these roads to the city council in recent months.
Los miembros del Consejo de Condado de Prince George anuncian la posibilidad de la construcción de un hospital nuevo y un centro de salud para mujeres
El nuevo centro médico tiene como objetivo reducir la falta de personal médico del condado además de reducir las desigualdades.
PGCPS school board discusses bus driver shortages, transportation improvements
PGCPS CEO Millard House II said more than 74 percent of bus driver positions are filled at Thursday’s meeting.
Former Prince George’s County Council member pleads guilty to theft scheme, perjury
Mel Franklin pleaded guilty Monday to charges of felony theft scheme and perjury for using at least $130,000 of campaign funds for personal expenses.
Wes Moore, Angela Alsobrooks give keynote speeches at Democratic National Convention
The pair highlighted the support Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris provided during key moments of their political careers.