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Here is what’s happening on the Route 1 Corridor
Data center developments put on hold in Howard County
New data center development will soon be on pause in Howard County after the county council unanimously passed legislation temporarily halting new projects and establishing a task force to review future proposals. Council members approved the Strategic Moratorium for Assessing Responsible Technology Siting Act (S.M.A.R.T. Act) on June 1, which would temporarily halt development plans…
Letter to the editor: Martin Mitchell helps renters stop abusive rent increases
Martin Mitchell is the exact type of person I would want representing me,…
2 College Park restaurants close back-to-back
Fourteen months after it opened in the Cambria Hotel, PrimeTime College Park, a…
Seniors discuss fall prevention strategies
One in four senior citizens—those 65 and older—fall every year, often in their…
City joins elite sustainability cohort
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has selected College Park as one of…
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College Park
New superintendent commits to spread excellence, support students with disabilities
The president of the Prince George’s County teacher’s union has worked with three superintendents over the past five years. “This one is definitely the best,” Donna Christy said at a press conference June 1, gesturing to interim superintendent Shawn Joseph. Joseph shared a stage with her and other officials while his selection as permanent superintendent…
Hyattsville
Time to revive your yard
Homeowners might be surprised to learn how much harsh winters damage their yards. Turns out, the cold temperatures, white Christmases and beautiful icicles in the trees are not that great for your foliage. The University of Maryland Extension, a statewide, nonformal education service that focuses on agriculture and natural resources, notes that winter causes cold…
The Laurel Independent
Inner Space Column: Tracking Laurel’s phenology
Now that Earth Day (April 22, 2026) has passed, it’s worth considering how we can, as Americans and residents of Laurel, continue a collective effort to celebrate America 250 by caring for and monitoring our environment — starting in our own backyards. For instance, families can participate in phenology — a scientific study that tracks…
