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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.

Katharine Wilson
May 19, 2023

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.

Katharine Wilson
April 26, 2023

College Park considers city’s first pedestrian-only plaza on Knox Road

Based on the initial plans, the council will consider whether to make a permanent plaza between Route 1 and Yale Avenue or use removable bollards to set up a plaza there on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights as well as during city events.

Bridget Byrne
April 4, 2023

College Park sends out election survey to residents after historically low turnout

The survey comes after multiple unsuccessful attempts by the council to improve voter turnout.

Katharine Wilson
December 1, 2022

Pollinator gardens, bee hotels and more: UMD community volunteers for Good Neighbor Day

The Community Engagement Office hosted the event.

Freelance Reporter
November 15, 2022

College Park City Council votes to advance final two redistricting maps to public hearing

One of the final options is one of three revised maps made by the city Redistricting Commission and the other is one of the commission's five original maps.