College Park City Council says 6-vote requirement to amend city charter violates state law Despite the council's oversight, a proposal to allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in municipal elections still did not get enough votes to pass in September. Leah Brennan 3 days ago
College Park City Council debates how to use Duvall Field after renovations Duvall Field's new concession stand and restroom facilities debuted Friday. Leah Brennan 4 days ago
College Park council candidates discuss transparency, traffic at packed forum More than 40 residents attended the North College Park Community Association forum, which hosted candidates from Districts 1, 2 and 4. Leah Brennan October 13
UMD faculty, students react to the use of plagiarism detection software Turnitin, which conducts "student work similarity reports," was fully implemented at this university this semester. Leah Brennan October 6
College Park City Council discusses future of Hollywood Streetscape Project It's estimated construction could begin on the Hollywood Streetscape in fall 2018 and be completed in six months. Leah Brennan October 4
SGA President AJ Pruitt is first student to win College Park award for improving city The Jack Perry Award was established in 2013 in recognition of the former District 2 councilman. Leah Brennan September 27
With four candidates, College Park faces most contested mayoral election in city history District 4 Councilwoman Mary Cook and two College Park residents have joined the race for mayor. Leah Brennan September 25
College Park City Council discusses campus tailgates and UMD student conduct report College Park residents and officials say student disruptions in the city have increased this year. Leah Brennan September 21
‘That is a colossal fuck-up’: College Park reacts to noncitizens voting reversal Officials announced Friday that the proposed amendment would not be adopted, days after the city council announced its passage. Leah Brennan September 19
College Park residents are divided over noncitizens voting in city elections Noncitizens will be able to vote in city elections as of 2019. Leah Brennan September 15
College Park will allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in local elections The charter amendment passed with its original wording in a 4-3 vote, with one abstention from District 1 Councilman Fazlul Kabir. Leah Brennan 2 days ago
College Park City Council is split on holding a referendum about letting noncitizens vote The council could vote to hold an advisory referendum on the issue at its Sept. 12 meeting. Leah Brennan September 7
College Park City Council discusses options for noncitizens voting in local elections The council considered an amendment to only authorize green card holders to vote in city elections, and whether a question about non-U.S. citizen voting should go on the November ballot as a non-binding referendum. Leah Brennan September 5
Meet the candidates in the fall 2017 College Park City Council elections Mayor Patrick Wojahn announced in March that he plans to run for re-election, and is currently unopposed. Leah Brennan August 30
With mayoral race looming, College Park City Council is considering some election changes The council examined proposals including one that would allow non-citizens to vote in local elections. Leah Brennan August 27
UMD student Alex Tobin is running for College Park City Council Tobin, 20, seeks a District 2 seat and announced his campaign Wednesday morning. Leah Brennan August 16
Maryland Rep. John Delaney announces 2020 presidential campaign against Donald Trump Delaney is the first candidate to challenge President Donald Trump and will seek the Democratic nomination. Leah Brennan July 28
Sen. Bernie Sanders will endorse Ben Jealous for Maryland governor Thursday Sanders and Our Revolution will announce their endorsement Thursday morning at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Leah Brennan July 13
PG County Executive Rushern Baker will run for governor Baker joins two other Democratic candidates who are challenging Republic Gov. Larry Hogan. Leah Brennan June 22
Non-citizens may soon be able to vote in College Park elections The public hearing for the amendment has been scheduled for July 11. Leah Brennan June 15
