UMD students, Lakeland residents advocate for “revolutionary” change in neighborhood
Students from the University of Maryland presented their vision for the Lakeland neighborhood to a crowd of current and former residents on Tuesday.
Lakeland residents say they want their visions prioritized in restorative justice initiatives
A group of University of Maryland graduate students is putting together a comprehensive report on needed improvements in Lakeland.
College Park Council invites community to join Lakeland restorative justice commission
The deadline to apply for the Restorative Justice Commission is Feb. 14.
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.
Here’s what the College Park City Council was up to over the summer
The council is working to allocate COVID-19 relief funding and to address restorative justice. And city elections are on the horizon.
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.
Lakeland Community Heritage Project leaders teach city council about restorative justice
They presented a virtual presentation to members at the Nov. 10 meeting.