Cafritz District Council Hearing Set for April 11

Residents will have another opportunity to deliver written or in-person testimony.

Metro Criticized Over Disability Access, Fare Hikes

Discussion at Wednesday's Metro budget hearing shined a spotlight on the concerns of disabled commuters.

Rethink College Park Writer Rethinks Book Exchange Project

While initially supporting the student housing at the "front door of the campus," Clay Gump has a change of heart.

Opinions Sought on Possible Metro Fare Increases

Metro officials want to know your opinion about proposed fare increases. So does Patch. Pre-meeting discussion begins in the comment section.

MEETING PREVIEW: Farmers' Market, Polling Hours, State Leg and More

Patch has a review of tonight's Mayor and Council agenda items.

MEETING NOTES: Council Approves Grant Request for Sidewalk Upgrades

Patch has a round up of council decisions made at Tuesday evening's Mayor and Council meeting.

New Speed Camera Bill Would Create Privacy Issues, Government Burden, City Says

If the Maryland House bill is passed, College Park would be required to maintain all images captured by speed cameras, and make them available to the public.

SGA Prez: Route 1 Shouldn't Divide Student Housing From City

Kaiyi Xie says University of Maryland Student Government Association supports the planned retail and student housing at the Maryland Book Exchange spot.

MEETING PREVIEW: Speed Camera Legislation, Employee Insurance, and More.

Patch has a roundup of agenda items for tonight's Mayor and Council meeting.

VIDEO: Students Weigh in on Book Exchange Student Housing Project

University of Maryland students share why they are for or against a proposed apartment building in downtown College Park.

State Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill

Law goes to governor for signature and a likely referendum challenge.

Book Exchange Plan Gets Final Stamp of Approval from Planning Board

The project could still go before the district council for review.

City Hall Renovation Would Increase Space, Create Easier Resident Access

Architects unveiled early plans for $5M to $6M city hall renovation at Tuesday's mayor and council meeting.

MEETING PREVIEW: Pay-by-Phone Parking, Pepco Smart Grid, City Hall Renovations and More

Patch has a rundown of agenda items for tonight's Mayor and Council work session.

Jack Johnson Headed to Prison Saturday

The former Prince George's County Executive must start his federal prison term in North Carolina Saturday.

PGCPS Says Child Care Service Won't Be Entirely Privatized

Despite informing parents last month that all BASELP programs would be contracted out to a private vendor, the school system says that was never actually the intention.

Maryland House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill

The minimum of 71 delegates needed to pass the legislation voted to approve the bill.

Week in Review: Terrapin Turf, Same Sex Marriage, UMd. Fundraising Extensions, and More

A quick rundown of this week's news.

SUMMARY: North College Park Mini-Town Hall

College Park residents weighed in on road construction, public transportation, a potential community center, and more.

Route 1 Ride Offers Free Afternoon Service for Some Students

The bus travels the Route One corridor from Mt. Rainer to Ikea and back again several times a day.

College Park to Receive Thousands in State Funds for Vacant Building Demolition

The funds will come from a community revitalization program.

City Council Votes to Support New College Park Charter School

The proposed opening date of the school would be fall 2013.

Presidents Day Closings

College Park city offices will be closed on Monday in observance of the holiday, and public transportation will run on holiday schedules.

Council Meeting Notes: Terrapin Turf Support, Free Parking Downtown This Summer, and More

Notes from the Feb. 15 College Park mayor and city council meeting.

Terrapin Turf Could Open as Early as This Spring

The building will undergo extensive renovations to ready it for a spring or early summer debut.

Photo Gallery: College Park Day Poster Contest Winners

Poster contest winners from four College Park elementary schools were honored for their winning artwork.

21st District Lawmakers Offer Legislative Scholarships

The deadline for the delegate scholarships is coming up at the end of March.

Gay Marriage Supporters Have Hearts Set on Maryland Passage

As the general assembly nears a vote on the Civil Marriage Protection Act, local residents weigh its impact.

MEETING PREVIEW: M Square DSP, University District Plan, and Liquor License Approval

Patch has a round up of agenda items on tap for tonight's Mayor and Council meeting.

City Will Appeal Book Exchange Decision

An appeal would force the discussion to the District Council.

Three Locations Considered for College Park Charter School

Calvert Road School, 4700 Berwyn House Road and 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant among possible homes for the proposed charter school.

MEETING PREVIEW: Potential New Businesses, Maryland Book Exchange, M Square DSP, and More

Patch has a round up of agenda items on tap for tonight's Mayor and Council meeting.

Bag Tax Legislation for Prince George's County Moves Forward

College Park-ians who support the fee hope it will lead to positive environmental impacts.

University Waits to Learn When Ground Can be Broken for East Campus

University of Maryland President Wallace Loh shared details about the status of the redevelopment project at Tuesday's Four Cities meeting in College Park.

UMd. President Loh to Speak at Four Cities Meeting

College Park, Greenbelt, Berwyn Heights and New Carrollton officials will gather for Four Cities meeting.

Jack Johnson Disbarred

Former county executive can never practice law in Maryland again.

Baker Warns of ‘Tough Choices’ in Economic Outlook for Prince George’s

"We're down to the bone," the Prince George’s County executive says.

DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: Hotels, Attick Towers and Multi-Family Housing

Are you up to speed with College Park development? The city's bi-monthly newsletter is out.

College Park Council Votes on Bag Fee, East Campus Funds, and More

College Park City Council voted on several action items Tuesday night. Here's a roundup.

Diamondback Defends New President Residence and Event Center

The privately funded project will raise funds for the University of Maryland, campus journalists write.