College Park City Council considers funding elementary school tutoring program
The city’s education advisory committee recommended the council pay $40,000 to implement the Amplify Tutoring-led reading program.
College Park food bank, music school team up for benefit concert
The School of Music teamed up with the College Park Community Food Bank to host their annual food bank benefit concert.
Controversy over Hollywood farmers market decision sparks conversations on local markets
College Park also houses the University of Maryland Farmers Market and College Park Farmers Market near Paint Branch Parkway.
College Park City Council decides vacancy tax subcommittee’s initial responsibilities
City staff proposed that the phase one subcommittee have one voting member from each of the city’s five districts.
College Park to establish recreational sports leagues for senior citizens
Many believe that these social leagues may also have the potential to include students from this university.
Lakeland residents say they want their visions prioritized in restorative justice initiatives
A group of University of Maryland graduate students is putting together a comprehensive report on needed improvements in Lakeland.
College Park officials hope ElectionGuard software will improve trust in elections
ElectionGuard provides receipt-like confirmation codes for voters after casting a ballot, which gives voters the ability to confirm their ballot was counted.
College Park to install 15 more security cameras around Trolley Trail
City officials hope the additional cameras will ease safety concerns in the neighborhood.
Constructing a better College Park needn’t involve maximum mobility blockades
Construction is who we are and maybe who we’ll always be, but the current state of College Park is ridiculous.
Fazlul Kabir sworn in as mayor of College Park
Fazlul Kabir, who is believed to be the first Muslim mayor in Maryland, said he is grateful for the accepting community he has found in College Park and for his new opportunity to continue serving the city.