College Park News

She and Anthony Brown had exchanged pleasantries at many Maryland civic events over the years as both raised kids and built careers, she in business, he in Democratic state politics.

It's the unofficial start of the summer today, College Park, and that means one thing-it's time for roadtrips, barbecues and other adventures in the warm Maryland sunshine.

A When Economic Development Coordinator Michael Stiefvater learned of the giant chess grids built into the sidewalk on Knox Road, he thought they should be put to use.

Memorial Day: It's a day, first and foremost, to honor those who have bravely and selflessly served our country.

Whether he meant to or not, Jay Hancock played a valuable teaching role in the careers of more than a few up-and-coming reporters in the journalism school at the University of Maryland.

That time of year has arrived for high school seniors across Prince George's County.

When's the Memorial Day Service? The service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 28 , at the College Park Veterans Memorial at the intersection of U.S. Route 1 and Greenbelt Road .

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Kevin Anderson announced Friday that associate athletic director for media relations Doug Dull will step down from his current position with the University of Maryland this summer to open a sports communications consulting firm.

The city's rent stabilization law, capping the amount that landlords can charge for rental properties in College Park, is set to expire in September, which is recharging a debate between the city and landlords, i»¿ The Gazette reportsi»¿ . Analytics company Sage Policy Group, Inc .

The University of Maryland, College Park's record-setting human-powered helicopter, dubbed Gamera, will be on display for the rest of the year at the College Park Aviation Museum.

Commuter Idle finalist Randall Fortson in front of the VRE train as part of his three-hour commute to work.

How well do you know College Park restaurants? Well enough to guess the venue from nothing more than a photo of the food? Today's Guess the Restaurant photo features Cincinnati chili, sour cream, cheese and tomatoes over cornbread.

From left, Arturo Jacquez, Jose Ramirez, Maria Almanza, Christopher Salcido, Banely Lagarda, Jose Paz, Shania Acosta and Ericka Enriquez are shown outside Deming High School.

Prince George's County police are seeking multiple suspects after two 7-Eleven convenience stores were robbed at gunpoint in a 48-hour span.

Council could adopt the fiscal year i»¿ 2013 operating and capital budgeti»¿ s at Tuesday night's College Park Mayor and Council meeting, but the highlight of the night might be the recognition of College Park fourth-graders who placed in the Maryland Municipal League's "If I Were Mayor Contest." i»¿ Ella Lannoni»¿ , who goes to i»¿ Holy Redeemer ... (more)

College Park, Md. - Lucy Dalglish, the executive director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, has been appointed the next dean of the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism.

"The situation on the ground is changing by the day, " says principal investigator Shibley Telhami, a University of Maryland political scientist who conducts regular polling across the Middle East.

Residents and officials of College Park and the University of Maryland will come together this Wednesday at Fishnet to talk about local issues, as part of the next Experience and Enjoy College Park meetings.

Not a car was parked on the west edge of the City Hall lot on Friday morning. Instead, the area bustled with cyclists, enjoying breakfast from Bagel Place and MOM's Organic Market , and tune-up services provided by REI in College Park.

Police say 31 year-old Maurice Holloman was fatally shot by police Saturday after an altercation.