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.
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.
College Park restorative justice commission discusses goals, progress in one-year update
The commission was formed with a focus on the city, but consultants are pushing for the commission to focus on Lakelanders themselves.
Special election for new College Park mayor slated for May 6
The special election comes after Wojahn resigned March 1, a day before he was arrested on 56 counts of possessing and distributing child pornography.
Ex-College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn held without bond following child pornography charges
Wojahn was arrested on 56 counts of child pornography charges last week.
UMD community in ‘deepest shock’ after ex-Mayor Patrick Wojahn’s child pornography arrest
Wojahn was arrested and charged Thursday with 56 counts of child pornography. He resigned his city government position Wednesday evening.
Capital Bikeshare station to come to College Park
Capital Bikeshare, operated by Lyft, is a popular bike share service with stations in the Washington metro area.
College Park must make it easier for students to vote. Give us a campus polling location.
We want to be more civically engaged, so help us access the polls.
College Park City Council bans single-use plastic bags starting Sept. 1
The Better Bag Bill, which passed unanimously, bans single-use plastic bags and requires at least a 10-cent fee for paper and reusable carryout bags.
After contentious debate, College Park City Council sets 2023 election location, date
The College Park Community Center will be the single polling location for the 2023 city elections, which will determine the next city council and mayor.