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.
College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn to head racial equity group for local officials
The mayor and two city staff members will also participate in a semester-long fellowship discussing how to achieve racial justice through city planning.
Restorative Justice Steering Committee presents plan to College Park City Council
Among other goals, the plan seeks to educate College Park residents on the history of Lakeland, a historically Black neighborhood in the city.
City of College Park opens applications for its Restorative Justice Steering Committee
The committee seeks to address the city's history of oppression of the Lakeland community.
College Park Council OKs steering committee to approach restorative justice in Lakeland
The discussions come after the city apologized for its role in the displacement of two-thirds of the Lakeland community.
College Park City Council discusses committee to approach restorative justice in Lakeland
The council plans to officially establish the steering committee at next week’s meeting.
Panelists discuss restorative justice for Lakeland community at College Park forum
Council members and panelists discussed the history of the area and what restorative justice could look like.
Coronavirus, protests and more: The Diamondback’s top stories of 2020
Here’s a look at our top ten articles from this year.
Many support creating a North College Park community center, but the fight isn’t won yet
They've been asking for their own community center for the last ten years.
Llatetra Brown Esters wins District 2 special election in College Park
Esters received 61 percent of the vote.