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College Park Airport burned 14.1 pounds of lead in 2020, a mile from local elementary school

Roughly 13,000 aviation airports in the U.S. release 468 tons of lead into the atmosphere every year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Bridget Byrne
August 29, 2023

Closing Knox Road to cars is the key to reimagining public spaces in College Park

To take back our city, College Park legislators must close off Knox Road to cars

Tara Davoodi
August 21, 2023

Newest College Park City Council member wants to prioritize green space, walkability

Alan Hew was one of 11 people who applied for the vacant District 1 seat in June and was one of four interviewed for the position.

Katharine Wilson
August 20, 2023

College Park City Council discusses options for Knox Road pedestrian plaza

The city has previously temporarily closed the area to traffic during its Friday Night LIVE! musical performances and other events.

Savannah Grooms
August 5, 2023

Kate Kennedy will not run for reelection to College Park City Council

Kennedy said she thinks the city council isn’t focusing enough on larger policy initiatives, which she prioritizes.

Katharine Wilson
August 1, 2023

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

District 1 council member Fazlul Kabir wins College Park mayoral special election

Final numbers released Friday confirmed Kabir's victory with 1,008 votes.

Katharine Wilson
May 12, 2023

Three College Park council members are running for mayor. Here’s a look at their past votes

In 2019, the council voted to sell bonds to pay for the new city hall and Duvall Field project. Kennedy supported selling the bonds, but was absent at the meeting, while Kabir and Mitchell voted against it.

Katharine Wilson
April 30, 2023

College Park City Council aims to increase student engagement in city affairs

Council members proposed creating a neighborhood guide to introduce students to civic associations, public officials and other parts of city government.

Katharine Wilson
April 19, 2023

Potential College Park tax rate increase could fund rent subsidies, business grants

For each cent the tax rate is raised, the city could receive around $175,000 additional revenue, according to city documents.

Katharine Wilson
April 13, 2023