Branchville fire station turns 100
By SHARON O’MALLEY College’s Park’s oldest fire station turns 100 this year. Founded in 1924, the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department…
City considers imposing tax on vacant, blighted buildings
BY SAM GAUNTT The College Park City Council voted on March 5 to form a subcommittee to look into how…
Artificial turf fields may do more harm than good, critics say
By LILLIAN HOWARD Artificial turf fields may seem desirable for a faster sports game and for easier and cheaper…
Shop Made in Maryland makes room for locally made crafts, snacks
By KAYLA NAZAIRE A new store on the first floor of College Park City Hall is showcasing everything from novelty…
Lectures, workshops come to Lakeland
By LILIAN GLAROS College Park’s Restorative Justice Commission has joined with a consulting and training organization to host a dozen…
College Park residents remember UMD’s Lefty Driesell
By KATHY BRYANT and SHARON O’MALLEY Long-time College Park residents remembered legendary University of Maryland (UMD) basketball coach Lefty Driesell,…
College Park Wild: European vacation!
By RICK BORCHELT It’s barely past snow season, and already stores are stocking displays of sunscreen and sandals for the…
Local spa benefits from Level Up program
By KATIE V. JONES After years of working in the restaurant business, Taji Kelly needed a break. “As a general…
Tree care in an age of stress
By JOE MURCHISON Sure, a lot of us are feeling stressed these days. It’s tough out there. But we’re not…
Transportation at top of mind in PGCPS school board meeting
By JESS DANINHIRSCH Findings in an audit of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS), presented in a Feb. 22 school…