COLLEGE PARK POST
Shared workspace opens in Discovery District
A 13,980-square-foot shared workspace with 60 offices, two meeting rooms and a training area opened in the Discovery District in January. Venture X, located at 5825 University Research Court, is “basically a space where people can reserve fractional space,” Moniesha Shorter, the College Park franchise owner, said. “So a business that’s starting off, maybe they…
Residents weigh in on Hollywood upgrades
Residents of College Park’s Hollywood neighborhood told county planners on May 9 they would like to…
Cameras deter drivers from running stop signs
The number of drivers who run stop signs has declined since the city installed cameras at…
Residents press Maryland comptroller on rising energy costs, affordability
Prince George’s County residents sought answers from Maryland’s comptroller on affordability and rising energy costs during…
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Crime
Laurel restaurant temporarily closed after shooting, stabbing incidents
The City of Laurel has temporarily closed Amigos Mexican Grill after separate shooting and stabbing incidents near the restaurant left five people injured during a Cinco de Mayo celebration last week. Amigos Mexican Grill had its use and occupancy permit suspended by the city’s Department of the Fire Marshal and Permit Services effective May 8…
3 shot, 2 stabbed near Laurel shopping center
At least three people were shot and two others stabbed in two separate incidents near Amigos Mexican Grill in Laurel on Tuesday night, according to the Laurel Police Department. LATEST UPDATE: Police identify suspects in Laurel stabbing, shooting incidents The incidents occurred in the 13600 block of Baltimore Avenue at the Centre at Laurel shopping…
County government takes on student attendance
The county announced April 27 that it is launching a new program to help tackle one of education’s most persistent problems. More than a third of county high schoolers are chronically absent, defined as missing more than 10% of school days. The problem is not only in Prince George’s County. In Maryland, 35% of high…
History
BARC’s open space legally protected
By JOE MURCHISON Maryland elected officials believe that the Trump administration will not be able to sell the 6,000-acre Beltsville Agricultural Research Center to developers. They say the land will remain open space. State Sen. Jim Rosapepe (District 21) said that he and other state legislators from the county achieved passage of a state law…
UMD seniors help with city projects
By OLIVER MACK University of Maryland (UMD) students have been working to…
Moose Lodge looks for new location in city
By LILLIAN GLAROS The College Park Moose Family Center Lodge #453 on…
Goldfish mural reflects UMD history
By CHARLOTTE KANNER Five giant, wooden goldfish swim alongside blue bubbles and…
Female councilmembers reflect on political journey
By IJEOMA OPARA When Mayor Pro Tem Denise Mitchell (District 4) first…
Food
Town Center Market may continue serving drinks on-site
The Prince George’s County Board of License Commissioners ruled March 11 that Town Center Market may continue to serve alcohol for customers to drink at the store. The liquor board had challenged the market’s long-standing practice of selling draft beer and cocktails to customers for on-site consumption at the Riverdale Park location, saying holders of…
2nd Taste of College Park features 25 restaurants
Twenty-five College Park restaurants are participating in Taste of College Park the…
Raising Cane’s opens in College Park
More than 120 people—including some who had waited outside all night—were in…
College Park Food Bank moves to new home near campus
The College Park Community Food Bank has relocated to University United Methodist…
Donations to food banks rise as demand grows
Rising food prices, the federal government shutdown and the holiday season have…
