UMD College Park student liaisons plan to focus on housing issues, civic engagement
One of their top priorities is creating an early lease ordinance that bans landlords from forcing tenants to commit to the next year right after they move in.
College Park officials brace for impact of federal facility closures
The city is preparing for less movement in its business scene and fewer people visiting after thousands have lost or are at risk of losing their jobs.
College Park City Council discusses possible $10,000 pay raise for members
The city's human resources department determined a compensation increase was needed to align closer with nearby cities and towns.
Here are 3 key takeaways from College Park’s fiscal year 2026 budget
The budget was approved by the College Park City Council in May and goes into effect Tuesday.
As College Park Liquors tries to reopen, local leaders oppose license transfer request
The beer, wine and liquor license transfer would allow College Park Liquors to reopen in a new location at 7207 Baltimore Ave. near Trader Joe’s.
College Park City Council approves grants for PrimeTime, Marathon Deli
After the approval of these grants, the city will have about $80,000 left in business retention grants for the 2025 fiscal year.
College Park City Council lowers voting age to 16 for city elections
Some cities in Prince George’s County, such as Hyattsville, Greenbelt and Riverdale Park, have already adopted a lower voting age.
College Park City Council discusses solutions to residential over-occupancy
Residential over-occupancy can lead to residents violating code enforcements when they don’t get proper permits or use small spaces for sleeping areas.
UMD chaplain Ray Ranker wins College Park City Council District 3 special election
If he wins, he’ll defeat Gannon Sprinkle, a junior government and politics major at this university, and Michael Meadow, a mechanical engineer at the Architect of the Capitol, in the race.
Here’s how to vote in the College Park City Council special election
Residents can vote in person at College Park City Hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.