Metro’s Green Line to reopen Saturday after month-long closure
The reopening was originally slated for Sept. 5, putting WMATA three days ahead of schedule.
College Park residents to vote on four-year terms in November election
Currently, the city’s mayor and council members serve two-year terms. The council can make its own decision on the issue regardless of voting results.
College Park Airport burned 14.1 pounds of lead in 2020, a mile from local elementary school
Roughly 13,000 aviation airports in the U.S. release 468 tons of lead into the atmosphere every year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
PGCPS’ new metal detectors, clear backpack policies take effect as new school year begins
The new measures come after a school year in which 15 guns and 201 knives were seized in PGCPS.
College Park apartment fire leaves two injured, at least 50 displaced
The Prince George’s County fire department responded to calls for the fire in the three-story apartment complex on Baltimore Avenue on Monday morning.
UMD employees union rallies for consolidated collective bargaining, more Spanish accessibility
During Wednesday’s rally, employees pushed for fair wages, telework opportunities and fair treatment for housekeepers and immigrant workers.
Newest College Park City Council member wants to prioritize green space, walkability
Alan Hew was one of 11 people who applied for the vacant District 1 seat in June and was one of four interviewed for the position.
Aspen Heights apartment move-in delayed to mid-September
Aspen Heights’ community manager Nino Matheny informed student residents in an email on Aug. 7 that the complex will put students in temporary housing.
College Park City Council discusses options for Knox Road pedestrian plaza
The city has previously temporarily closed the area to traffic during its Friday Night LIVE! musical performances and other events.
Ex-College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn pleads guilty to 140 child pornography charges
Investigators found 1,500 videos and images depicting child sex abuse material on Wojahn’s devices.