College Park News

This May, 14, 1942, U. S. Army Air Corps photograph, provided by the National Archives, College Park, Md., shows the burning tanker Potrero del Llano, a Mexican ship heading to New York that was sunk on May 14, 1942 by a German U-boat, about 15 miles southeast of Miami's Biscayne Bay.

After nearly three hours of review and discussion on Sunday , the Riverdale Park Town Council voted unanimously to send a letter to the Prince George's County Planning Board supporting approval with conditions of the Detailed Site Plan for the Cafritz property .

In a speech celebrating the history of Bowie State University and the struggles of African Americans forced to fight for their education, First Lady Michelle Obama told the class of 2013 on Friday that it was time to "feel hungry" again.

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First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks during the Bowie State University commencement at the Comcast Center in College Park, Md., May 17, 2013.

The suspect, 59-year-old Ronnie Lee Rainey, was taken into custody after briefly barricading himself in his home.

Schultz is the school's valedictorian, with a 4.4 grade point average, and is fluent in two foreign languages, said Roosevelt guidance counselor .

Thousands of people are expected to attend the University of Maryland, College Park, commencement Sunday - but they won't be able to take a Metro train into the city.

First lady Michelle Obama speaks at the commencement ceremony for Bowie State University, Friday, May 17, 2013, at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md.

Residents of College Park may soon feel safer crossing the street, as new measures are in the works to improve pedestrian safety on two of the city's busiest roads.

Welcome to the live blog of the Prince George's County Planning Board hearing on the preliminary plans of the Cafritz property.

When talking about pedestrian safety, traffic and Cafritz, it's pretty easy to get lost in the conversation.

If you were hoping to avoid some of the traffic along Route 1 this weekend, when thousands of University of Maryland students and their families will be on campus for commencement, take note that three Metro stations will be closed along the Green Line.

Pedestrian-related accidents have seen an unfortunate increase recently, particularly in Montgomery County.

Source: germantown.patch.com --- Tuesday, May 14, 2013A fire on the tracks that sent billowing smoke over downtown Silver Spring forced the evacuation of the Silver Spring Metro Station at the peak of Tuesday evening's rush hour.

For those who have woken up angry at their spouse for an injustice done in a dream, science suggests it's actually normal to want an apology.

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A University of Maryland student was robbed at gunpoint in College Park early Saturday morning, Prince George's County Police report.

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Prince George's County Police say shortly before 4 a.m., a victim alleged he was robbed at gunpoint when he walking along Berwyn House and Lakeland Roads.