UMD students, landlords clash on proposed early lease ordinance
If passed, the ordinance would prohibit landlords from offering a lease renewal earlier than 180 days after the start of the tenant’s current lease.
College Park City Council to hold hearing on proposed early lease ordinance
The legislation aims to protect renters from pressure to re-sign a lease months before knowing their housing plans for the next year.
Holly Simmons, Kelly Jordan win District 2 College Park City Council seats
Simmons received 235 votes, while Jordan received 173 in this week’s general election.
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.
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.
Maryland approves $500,000 to settle racial discrimination lawsuit against UMD
The lawsuits involved two African American men who worked in information technology at a federally funded research center.
Here are the 4 new candidates running for College Park City Council
All city council seats are up for election every two years. This year, with the exception of the District 2 election, all races are uncontested.
Here’s what to know about voting in College Park’s 2025 general election
Election Day is Nov. 4, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at College Park City Hall.
College Park City Council reviews reparations plan for Lakeland
The Restorative Justice Commission presented a set of recommendations for Lakeland, a historically Black community devastated by urban renewal efforts.
These 3 College Park City Council members are not seeking reelection
District 2 council members Susan Whitney and Llatetra Brown Esters and District 3 council member John Rigg have decided not to rerun for office.