College Park receives more than 350 applications for student rent subsidy pilot program
Only 120 University of Maryland students will receive a $1,250 subsidy from the city to assist them with housing.
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.
College Park City Council member Jacob Hernandez outlines priorities for first term
On Tuesday, Hernandez was inaugurated as one of College Park's District 1 council members.
The Diamondback’s Fall 2023 Housing Guide
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College Park aging public housing facility calls for nearly $20 million for renovations
Attick Towers, an aging, low-income public housing building, was built in 1968. Since its completion, the building has seen little to no renovations
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 mayoral candidates had 65 days to campaign. Here’s what it looked like.
The rush of reaching likely voters has consumed the candidates.
Council members discuss raising taxes for vacant and blighted properties
Properties such as under-leased commercial properties, vacant housing, abandoned buildings and unused lots would be included in the tax increase.
Politicians should care less about optics and more about their constituents
Less performative actions would allow politicians to help their communities.
A ‘Live Near Your School’ program would encourage local graduates to stay in College Park
College Park would benefit from more alumni and young professionals living in the city