Prince George’s County group suggests policy changes, victim support to stop gun violence
The county had the second highest number of firearm-related deaths in Maryland between January 2015 and September 2025.
16, 17-year-olds vote in College Park election for first time in city history
Six voters under the age of 18 participated in the first election after the city extended voting eligibility to those 16 and older in April.
As Six Flags’ Maryland location closes shop, longtime visitors say goodbye
The park’s parent company, which manages more than 40 amusement parks across North America, announced it would close the sole Maryland location in May.
Prince George’s County food banks feeling pressure from high demand, loss of SNAP benefits
The government shutdown will stop nationwide distribution of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, commonly referred to as food stamps, on Nov. 1.
Gov. Wes Moore issues $10M to support food banks ahead of SNAP benefits pause
About 680,000 Maryland residents who rely on SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps, will not receive food assistance starting Nov. 1.
College Park housing program supports local workers with down payment, closing cost assistance
Since its start in 2015, the partnership has assisted 104 homebuyers and supported $40.5 million in home sales within College Park.
Upcoming Shoppers College Park closure leaves community members worried
United Natural Foods, Inc., announced late October that Shoppers’ College Park and other nearby locations will close on or before Nov. 8.
Renowned chef Peter Chang brings Szechuan restaurant to College Park
Peter Chang took over the location of MeatUp Korean BBQ & Bar, which closed on Aug. 3, and opened Peter Chang Kitchen & Bar in the same building later that month.
Micromobility users ride through Rhode Island Trolley Trail to promote better trails
People of all ages traveled from the artsy areas of Mount Rainier to the town center of Riverdale Park and back for the Trolley Trail Slow Roll event.
Prince George’s County executive confirms new public safety officials
Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy appointed people to lead key county offices, including police, fire and homeland security departments.