College Park’s board game boom
By Luke Rowe and Nancy Welch This year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Dungeons & Dragons, the…
From the Editor: Thanks for helping us to keep bringing you good news in 2024
By Paul Ruffins The College Park Here & Now’s definition of good news is news, features and commentary that consistently…
Laurel Cats needs volunteers
Laurel Cats needs volunteers to fill a number of positions, including treasurer assistant, transportation coordinator, social media committee members and…
HPD and mall partner to thwart holiday thievery
BY HEATHER WRIGHT During this season of giving — when there are more shoppers out and about, more transactions, more…
Jacob Hernadez joins city council
BY ALEXANDRA ALPERT “Knocking on the doors of people in the community, folks shared with me that this was the…
Laurel nonprofit makes a big difference for a small country
BY JESSIE NEWBURN In January 2022, an underwater volcano erupted off the shores of the kingdom of Tonga, an archipelago…
Planned Terrapin House to displace three local restaurants
By Stephanie E. Stullich Three popular restaurants in downtown College Park are slated to be closed as part of a…
Sydnor sworn in as Laurel’s mayor
BE MELANIE DZWONCHYK Keith Sydnor took the oath of office as Laurel’s mayor, and five councilmembers were sworn in, on…
City responds to small business losses
BY ALEXANDRA ALPERT and KIT SLACK New apartment buildings coming to College Park are displacing small restaurants and other businesses…
Anacostia River improving in quality
BY SHAUN CHORNOBROFF Even though the water quality of the Anacostia River received a failing grade and a lower score…