College Park opts to continue contract with VeoRide despite concerns Some questioned VeoRide’s ability to respond when devices violate the forced parking mechanism and limit accessibility in the city. Eden Binder November 16, 2023
College Park City Council discusses economic development, business improvement district Tuesday’s city council presentation came amid a rise in concern from students and city residents about College Park’s economic development. Eden Binder November 8, 2023
Term lengths, student engagement top-of-mind for College Park voters in city election Districts 1 and 3 saw contested races, with incumbent candidates vying for council member seats against newcomers. Diamondback Staff November 5, 2023
College Park mayor, city council candidates outline priorities at UMD town hall Organizers of the event included the University of Maryland’s Student Government Association and University Honors College ahead of the Nov. 5 city election. Eden Binder October 31, 2023
College Park City Council continues vacant, blighted property tax discussions The potential tax increase isn’t meant to increase the city’s revenue, the city’s finance director Gary Fields said at the meeting. Eden Binder October 26, 2023
College Park City Council increases home ownership grants for first responders The council’s move saw significant opposition from city residents and University of Maryland students. Eden Binder October 25, 2023
College Park’s District 1 city council candidates debate development, transit All five residents vying for a spot participated in the debate, which was sponsored by local newspaper College Park Here and Now. Eden Binder October 19, 2023
College Park City Council candidates in student-heavy District 3 share priorities Council members John Rigg and Stuart Adams are the only two elected incumbents on the ballot who are facing a challenger. Eden Binder October 17, 2023
College Park City Council discusses potential expansion of mayor pro tem role Some council members think the mayor pro tem should have increased legal power in the city’s charter to lighten the mayor’s load. Eden Binder October 11, 2023
College Park will lose its charm if development comes at the expense of residents If College Park doesn’t raise skylines responsibly, it will lose its college-town appeal. Jessica Ye October 9, 2023