College Park City Council approves Rhode Island Avenue design improvements
The improvements in Rhode Island Avenue's 7200 block are meant to act as traffic calming measures.
College Park to launch new city website
Some additions to the new website include a section to help users better navigate the site, an improved council and staff directory and a dedicated language translation button.
College Park City Council discusses city-university partnership, affordable housing
The partnership, which was created in 1997, seeks to promote economic development and a sustainable community for both the city and university.
College Park could soon have a new community garden
The garden would be located in Davis Field and the Hollywood Community Garden, which city staff said needs upgrades.
Restorative Justice Commission seeks to rename local sites to honor Lakeland heritage
The commission was established in 2022 with the goal of reckoning with the city’s history and restoring the Lakeland neighborhood.
College Park City Council considers loosening eligibility for rent subsidy program
The city council discussed adding income-based qualifications for any household in the city below 40 percent or 60 percent of the area median income.
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.
UMD students hope new tenants union gives voice to College Park renters
The union, which had its first meeting last week, plans to create committees of renters from each off-campus apartment building to coordinate action.
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 City Council considers temporarily closing Hollywood Farmers Market
Many College Park residents strongly oppose a pause to the market’s operations, according to Mayor Fazlul Kabir.