Two lanes on Route 1 set to temporarily close this spring for Purple Line construction
The closure will impact Route 1 from Hotel Drive to Fraternity Row. The sidewalk on one side of the road will also be closed
The Jerk Pit brings a taste of Jamaican cuisine to College Park
Lisa Nash, who is from Jamaica, opened The Jerk Pit in January 2005 and has run and grown the business ever since.
College Park, UMD SGA leaders urge state to add safety measures to Route 1 bike lanes
College Park City Council members and Student Government Association legislators said protected bike lanes will increase cyclist and pedestrian safety.
Local leaders celebrate safety improvements on Route 1
The U.S. 1 College Park Improvement Project, which began in spring 2020, will enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety.
New sports apparel store opens in College Park
Rally House, a retail partner of the Big Ten, offers products from well-known brands such as Under Armour and items from local businesses.
UMD says major campus Purple Line construction is a year ahead of schedule
The Maryland Department of Transportation accelerated construction of the project on campus.
Raising Cane’s set to open College Park location in 2025
The restaurant will soon replace the former Nando’s Peri-Peri location in College Park after it closed down permanently in late July.
UMD bus crash on Route 1 leaves dozens injured
The Prince George’s County Police Department and the University of Maryland Police Department are investigating the cause of the crash.
Chick-fil-A’s new Little Blue Menu on Route 1 met with excitement, controversy
Little Blue Menu is a ghost kitchen, which is a business that prepares food for online orders only.
New Korean Barbecue restaurant hopes to bring style, low prices to College Park
MeatUp Korean Barbeque hopes its rebrand and new menu selections will bring high-quality Asian cuisine to the College Park area.