UMD, College Park community members celebrate Iftar with prayer, food Iftar is the sunset meal to break the daily fast during Ramadan and is traditionally broken with dates or water. Lillian Glaros March 14, 2025
College Park City Council deputy student liaison to focus on public safety, transportation Anna-Kaye McDonald became the deputy student liaison in November after former deputy liaison John Fahmy left midway through the fall semester. Pera Onal February 3, 2025
WMATA board approves Metrobus overhaul that eliminates C8 route Some College Park community members worry the overhaul’s changes will negatively impact the city. Irit Skulnik November 25, 2024
College Park, UMD SGA leaders urge state to add safety measures to Route 1 bike lanes College Park City Council members and Student Government Association legislators said protected bike lanes will increase cyclist and pedestrian safety. Talia Macchi November 13, 2024
Local leaders celebrate safety improvements on Route 1 The U.S. 1 College Park Improvement Project, which began in spring 2020, will enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety. Irit Skulnik November 11, 2024
College Park City Council considers installing permanent, AI-powered stop sign cameras A pilot program, which ran from Sept. 3 to 23, installed stop sign cameras at nine intersections across the city. Irit Skulnik October 11, 2024
Key takeaways from the proposed College Park city budget City manager Kenny Young’s proposed budget is $27,483,782, compared to a $24,796,405 budget in the 2024 fiscal year. Eden Binder April 16, 2024
Elected officials urge Prince George’s County to support a ceasefire in Palestine Twenty-eight elected officials sent a letter in support of a ceasefire to County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and the Prince George’s County Council. Natalie Weger March 29, 2024
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. Eden Binder February 21, 2024
Local officials say Campus Drive bike lane intersection poses danger to community The lane’s design makes it possible for bike wheels to get caught in the track’s grooves, which could cause accidents. Bridget Byrne February 19, 2024