Deadline for Mayor and Council Candidacy Is Friday

Municipal seats up for election in November.

Work Session Preview: Development and Shuttle Service

Work session will begin half an hour earlier than normal.

Customers Claim Poor Service at Post Office, Unreliable Mail Delivery

City will request meeting with U.S. Postal Service representative to discuss issues.

Officials, Developers Hope New Student High Rise Energizes U.S. Route 1

Government officials and private developers unveiled The Varsity at ribbon cutting ceremony.

Work Session Preview, Sept. 6: Speed Camera Revenue, Homestead Credit, and More

A summary of some agenda items for Tuesday's Mayor and Council work session.

MEMA Update: 800,000 Without Power, Nearly 4,000 in Shelters

Gov. Martin O'Malley said 823,000 are without power, 200 roads are closed, almost 4,000 residents in shelters and two reported deaths. BWI is open.

O’Malley MEMA Update: MD is Prepared, Obama Calls State of Emergency

More than 40 state agencies are ready to respond, and BGE and Pepco have crews ready to address power outages.

AAA Clashes with City, Optotraffic Over Speed Cameras

AAA Mid-Atlantic challenges accuracy, legal placement of cameras in College Park.

Education Advisory Commission Looking for Members

City's education committee gearing up for new school year.

AAA Mid-Atlantic to Challenge Accuracy, Legality of Speed Camera in College Park

Arguments will be made at Wednesday press event.

Dispatches: The Changing American Dream

Patch examines the evolution of the American Dream, and how national struggles impact College Park's ability to achieve that dream.

Council Says $100,000 is Too Much for Emergency Mobile Application

Council looks for best use of $167,624 in public safety funds before being funneled to the state.

Preview: City Council Meeting Aug. 9

Tuesday's agenda includes redistricting, animal adoption fees, a budget amendment and more.

UMd. Group's Eco-Friendly Home Designs Suggested for Cafritz Development

Riverdale Park resident says Cafritz should consider competition team's eco-friendly houses before turning land into multi-use development.

Looney's Pub Expects to Open by Mid-September

Co-owner: "We’re more of a restaurant theme than anything."

City to Consider $100,000 Emergency Situation Mobile Application

This fall, university police will have access to real-time video, audio and GPS data in emergency situations. The city could benefit, too, for a price.

Council Agenda Includes Looney's Pub Liquor License, Residents' Desired Businesses, and More

A summary of work session agenda items for Wednesday.

College Park Weighs in on Debt Ceiling Debate: Part 2

Congress just passed a plan that raises the debt ceiling, cuts spending, and introduces no new tax hikes. What does College Park have to say about the deal and threat of default?

College Park Gears Up for Citywide and Neighborhood National Night Out Celebration

Community members are encouraged to mingle with neighbors and public safety representatives for the anti-crime and anti-drug event.

City Looking to Update Recycling Rules

Code in its current state is "outdated."

Committee Looking for Ways to Increase, Enforce Recylcling

City's Committee for a Better Environment began researching other cities that enforce recycling rules.

UMd. Medical System Joins Partnership to Alleviate County Health Care Woes

Partnership aims to replace Prince George's Hospital Center with new facility.

Street Spam, or Strictly Business?

New legislation may frustrate businesspeople behind advertisements along US Route 1.

Twitter Users Discuss Obama's Visit at UMd.

The president's visit to UMd. stirred up discussions on social networking sites like Twitter.

Obama Talks Debt, Taxes and Drug Decriminalization at UMd.

President Obama took on a wide-range of topics at Ritchie Coliseum's town hall on Friday.

Obama Hosts Town Hall at UMd.

President Barack Obama takes questions from the audience at Ritchie Coliseum Friday.

People Waited Overnight on Sidewalk for Obama Town Hall Tickets

Line winds through and around Stamp Student Union by the time tickets were available at 9 a.m.

College Park to Hear More from Cafritz Team about Development Plans in Riverdale Park

City officials say traffic issues associated with the proposed commercial and residential development need fleshed out.

Obama to Speak at UMd.

President Barack Obama to host a town hall meeting Friday at University of Maryland.

College Park Residents Encouraged to Attend Cafritz Development Discussion

Community invited to discuss proposed retail development in Riverdale Park.

Animal Control Hearing to be Rescheduled

Resident alleges stray dog picked up by College Park Animal Control and under supervision of All Dogs Club attacked her dog.

College Park Weighs In on Debt Ceiling Debate

Area residents say Republicans aren't sacrificing enough.

Council Adopts Redistricting Plan, Applauds Route 1 Funding

The city council voted unanimously in favor of several items last night, including a new redistricting plan and changes to a home-ownership grant program.

County Animal Control to Hear Case of Alleged Stray Dog Attack

The dog was picked up by College Park Animal Control and in the care of All Dogs Club.

College Park Likely to Receive $8.8 Million for Route 1 Redevelopment

Officials say they've waited years for this.

City Council Meeting Preview

A summary of the major agenda items for Tuesday's meeting.

City Expresses Liability Concerns Over Shelter Animals in Foster Care

Animal Control, Animal Welfare Committee discuss liability and adoption fees at Mayor and Council work session.

5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 7

Little bites of news you just can't live without.

College Park Can Expect a New Family Restaurant

Pizza Autentica to open by August.

City Discusses a Budget Document that's Lighter on the Numbers

The mayor, council and city staff discussed the possibility of tweaking the 400-plus-page budget into something a little easier to understand.