College Park City Council delays decision on controversial urban renewal policy College Park has only ever used urban renewal in Lakeland — a historically African American neighborhood in the city — in 1970. Eden Binder September 7, 2023
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. Katharine Wilson March 15, 2023
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. Grace Yarrow March 1, 2022
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. Grace Yarrow November 3, 2021
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. Emily Williams February 22, 2021
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. Clara Niel February 10, 2021
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. Freelance Reporter February 3, 2021
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. Amanda Hernández January 26, 2021
Coronavirus, protests and more: The Diamondback’s top stories of 2020 Here’s a look at our top ten articles from this year. Diamondback Staff December 10, 2020
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. Clara Niel December 4, 2020