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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

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

More than 1000 voters turn out for College Park mayoral special election

City council members Fazlul Kabir, Kate Kennedy and Denise Mitchell, as well as political newcomer Bryan Haddad vied for residents’ votes at polling sites.

Diamondback Staff
May 7, 2023

Meet the candidates running for mayor in College Park’s special election

Election day voting will be held May 6 at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting will be at Davis Hall from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m May 2.

Katharine Wilson
April 9, 2023

Habrá una elección especial el 6 de mayo para elegir el nuevo alcalde de College Park

La elección especial se produce después de que Wojahn renunció el 1 de marzo, antes de que fuera arrestado por 56 cargos de posesión y distribución de pornografía infantil.