College Park, Columbia University to partner to research Lakeland and urban renewal
Columbia University will provide research consultant services for the city’s Restorative Justice Commission.
PGCPS community members praise $25 million grant to expand student mental health services
The school system will partner with 18 organizations that received funding to improve support for students.
College Park City Council approves grant to renovate building for affordable housing
The contract with Modern Construction Services will go toward repainting, installing air conditioning units, replacing shingles and more.
New sports apparel store to receive grant from College Park
The council will provide Rally House with a business retention and attraction assistance grant that could be up to $130,000.
College Park City Council discusses options for rent subsidy pilot program
A subcommittee report proposed that the city offer about 150 grants of $1,500 through the program.
Prince George’s County Council discusses bill to support Black-owned businesses
The legislation would define and add “African American Business Enterprises” to the Prince George's County Business Expansion and Start-Up Grant Program.
UMD SGA launches initiative to promote healthy relationships
The Student Government Association passed an initiative funding an event to raise awareness about consent and healthy relationships.
Generation Hope supports students balancing school, parenthood
Nearly one quarter of college students are parents.
City of College Park holds forum on allocation of COVID-19 relief funding
Starting Wednesday, individuals and organizations can apply to receive grants on the city website.
UMD researcher awarded $3.5 million to develop a Lyme disease vaccine
Maryland has the 12th highest incidence of Lyme disease among all states.