State set to finish 1st phase of Route 1 improvements
By JONATHAN IACOVACCI Construction on the first phase of a project to add bike lanes, raised medians and turn lanes…
Construction on Route 1 apartment building to begin this spring
By KAYLA NAZAIRE Developers of a 317-unit affordable apartment building on Baltimore Avenue said they expect to start construction as…
Your guide to voting for judges in the primary
By KIT SLACK From fentanyl busts, to zoning disputes, to redistricting, to lawsuits against police, circuit court judges decide who…
Thefts up in University Park as violent crimes subside
By KATELYNN WINEBRENNER Theft increased while violent crime stagnated in University Park in 2023, according to the town’s police department,…
Granville Gude Park Lakehouse welcomes Easter Bunny
While rain canceled the Easter egg hunt, the Easter Bunny still made an appearance at the Granville Gude Park Lakehouse…
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 LILLIAN GLAROS College Park’s Restorative Justice Commission has joined with a consulting and training organization to host a dozen…