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Mar 02, 2023

College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

Patrick Wojahn, mayor of College Park, Maryland, has been arrested on 56 counts of possession and distribution of child pornography, police said.

Sep 13, 2022

UMD Students Were Devastated When Their Late-Night Calzone Spot Closed. Now, It’s Coming Back.

After a two and a half years, beloved College Park calzone shop D.P. Dough is reopening in a new location under new management.

Nov 17, 2021

Prince George’s County Council Approves Highly Controversial Redistricting Map

150 community members testified against the plan, which some have called an attempt to squeeze out liberal challengers to the council’s moderate bloc.

Oct 21, 2021

Alternative Prince George’s Redistricting Proposal Sparks Sharp Debate

The new alternative plan would shift district boundaries in College Park and create a majority Latino District.

Jul 09, 2020

UMD Joins Other Colleges In Divesting From Federal Program That Gives Military Gear To Campus Police

But its campus police department can still acquire military-style tactical equipment through traditional purchases and other government programs.

Sep 14, 2016

77-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed In College Park Crash

Robert Dickey was riding his bike in a crosswalk when he was hit by a car.

May 04, 2016

Bikeshare Program Launches In College Park With 14 Stations

And 125 bikes.

Feb 12, 2016

The Home Court: A Visit to the University of Maryland’s Xfinity Center

DCist took in the sights and sounds of the home team, its fans, and the stadium.

Aug 06, 2015

College Park Will Get Its Own Bikesharing System

It will have at least 10 kiosks and 100 bikes, but it won’t be operated by Capital Bikeshare.

Oct 03, 2014

A B1G Debut: #20 Ohio State vs. Maryland

Maryland will host their first-ever Big Ten game at Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium.

 
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