College Park City Council postpones vote on airport rules with seaplane program in limbo
Council members have moved the vote back until Tailwind Air communicates further with the city.
EcoGrads developer walks back on graduate student focus, citing legal challenges
EcoGrads was previously aimed for graduate students, but real estate developer Mark Manzo said they no longer want to be locked into only graduate students because of the legal ramifications the development company could endure.
College Park City Council endorses FBI headquarters’ relocation to Greenbelt
Greenbelt is the only of the three locations in consideration that is close to a Metro station, according to the city.
Graduate students deserve a spot on the College Park City Council
Graduate students are vital to our city. It’s time they’re better represented on the City Council.
New College Park City Council student liaison to focus on student involvement, safety
The liaison participates in council discussions, works on special projects, attends civic association meetings and talks with various city entities.
Here’s what you missed from the College Park City Council this summer
Among other initiatives, the council approved a new apartment complex’s development plan, discussed improving senior accessibility and mental health services and passed the budget for fiscal year 2023.
The 2022 report card
OUR VIEW: This year's performance review of College Park and the University of Maryland’s central institutions.
College Park City Council passes tree protection ordinance after intense debate
Residents who violate the ordinance must pay a penalty fee of $1,000 and residents who fail to plant a replacement tree or to pay the original fee will face an additional fee of $1,000
College Park City Council discusses adding UMD graduate student liaison
The council also discussed raising the stipend for student liaisons, which has not been reconsidered in three years.
College Park City Council considers funding increase for off-campus surveillance cameras
In a proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year that begins July 14, the city includes a $145,000 payment that will cover the cost of the 22 cameras.