College Park Taco Bell temporarily closes for renovations
The Taco Bell in College Park is temporarily closed while it undergoes exterior and interior renovations.
Prince George’s County juvenile curfew legislation aims to quell disruptive gatherings
Last month, the Prince George's County Council passed a bill that allows commercial property owners to request youth curfews around their businesses.
Former Prince George’s County Council member Mel Franklin charged with embezzlement
The charges come days after Franklin resigned from the Prince George’s County Council.
College Park Academy students engineer lacrosse stick for 10-year-old with cerebral palsy
College Park Academy students designed an adaptive lacrosse stick for Stella Stakolosa, allowing her to play the sport in her wheelchair.
College Park City Council amends proposed property tax increase
Some city residents expressed frustrations about the proposed increases during a public hearing.
Former UMD football player hopes clothing brand helps tackle social inequities
Ikechukwu Ogwuegbu leads an activewear business as he hopes not only to expand his entrepreneurial initiatives, but also fight for social justice causes.
College Park officials discuss new voter registration system to boost student turnout
The efforts were part of extensive discussions on how the city could boost voter participation from this university’s student population.
College Park could see first property tax increase in more than a decade
Currently, College Park has the lowest residential property tax rates in Prince George’s County for municipalities with at least $1 billion in assessed value.
Here’s a look at the College Park business scene in 2024
New restaurants and shops have opened around The University of Maryland after a slew of business closures.
College Park City Council discusses creating a youth advisory committee
In last Tuesday’s meeting, the city council considered a proposal for a committee composed of eight to 10 city residents attending surrounding high schools.