College Park Starbucks employees unionize, fight for better working conditions Workers at the Starbucks in the College Park Shopping Center unanimously voted to unionize in December. Nicole Pilsbury February 5, 2025
Proposed WMATA budget includes increased service, extended rail system operating hours Students and community members say the budget proposal would make Metro more accessible and convenient. Lillian Glaros February 4, 2025
Compass Coffee, Honey Pig Korean BBQ among College Park’s new restaurants in 2025 Chopt Creative Salad Company, Duck Donuts and Li Chun Café are expected to open in the coming weeks. Keira Hardesty February 4, 2025
College Park hosts inaugural Lunar New Year celebration The Lunar New Year, which began on Wednesday, is a 15-day celebration starting on the lunar calendar’s first new moon. Sanya Wason February 3, 2025
College Park City Council deputy student liaison to focus on public safety, transportation Anna-Kaye McDonald became the deputy student liaison in November after former deputy liaison John Fahmy left midway through the fall semester. Pera Onal February 3, 2025
Prince George’s County youth figure skater killed in American Airlines crash Olivia Ter was returning from the United States Figure Skating National Development Camp in Wichita, Kansas. She was 12 years old. Sanya Wason January 31, 2025
Lakeland residents discuss community’s history, reparations in town hall Dozens of community members gathered Wednesday night to discuss their visions for the future of Lakeland, a historically Black community in College Park. Katharine Wilson January 31, 2025
4 members of Prince George’s County union presumed dead after American Airlines crash The four victims were part of the United Association of Steamfitters Local 602. The chapter represents workers in the Washington, D.C., area. Lillian Glaros January 30, 2025
Haunted by Lakeland’s past, Maxine Gross is working to preserve her community’s history Lakeland was a target of urban renewal in the 1970s. More than 50 years later, Maxine Gross still feels the effects. Katharine Wilson January 30, 2025
UPDATED: Water conservation request lifted in Prince George’s, Montgomery counties The commission issued a water conservation request on Sunday after a significant increase in water main breaks and leaks due to cold temperatures. Marijke Friedman January 12, 2025