Prince George’s County expected to ban plastic bags in stores starting 2024
The “Better Bag Bill” garnered unanimous support from the county council and several members cited the rise of air and ocean pollution as a critical issue.
Prince George’s County Council considers increasing public input in zoning ordinances
The bill would require the council to notify the public about late revisions to a development plan by developers, called text amendments.
College Park residents express concern over proposed redistricting maps
Major concerns brought up in city redistricting meetings include how students would be split up, how student populations would impact voting districts and the separation of neighborhoods in District 3.
Systemic racism has plagued this College Park neighborhood. Now, the council apologizes.
The council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday night acknowledging the systemic and structural racism in the city.