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Public Forum: Extending Council Term from 2 to 4 Years

The City of College Park has established a Charter Review Commission (CRC) to hear from our residents on the benefits and concerns associated with changing the length of the term for elected officials from two to four years, and on the benefits and concerns related to staggering those terms or having them run concurrently. The […]

Got a new Property Assessment? Here is How to Appeal

I have been told that a number of our residents got assessments for their properties. In case you don’t agree with assessment, you may want to appeal the assessment. Finding the on-line appeal form is very tough (the people at the local office also had a hard time finding it).  These links are helpful, and […]

Free meals for furloughed federal workers

With the continuing federal government shutdown putting undue financial pressure on the families of furloughed employees, Congressman Jamie Raskin and the transit workers union are offering free meals to furloughed federal employees and their families every day this week, from 12-6 pm at the Tommy Douglas Conference Center at 10000 New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring. Workers only need […]

Cold Weather Tips

• After walking your pets, be sure to rinse off and dry your pets paws, legs and stomach to remove any ice and snow, ice melt or chemicals that are used to melt snow. Pay particular attention to between the toes. • If there are outdoor cats in your neighborhood, bang loudly on your car […]

City Apparel and Merchandise Now on Sale

Showcase your City pride with one (or three) of our awesome new t-shirts, hoodies, polos, youth clothes or bags. First debuted at College Park Day, the full collection is now available online. Sizes and quantities are limited. Purchases can be made online or at City Hall – most major credit cards and cash are accepted.  All purchased […]

Kids Yoga and Zumbini in North College Park

A new fitness studio has opened up in North College Park. It offers spinning and exercise classes for adults but will begin offering Kid’s Yoga (Open House this Saturday-flyer attached) and Zumbini this weekend and next week!! Please share with your networks!! Zumbini® is a music and movement class for children aged 0-4 to attend […]

Family Fun Bowling Bash – January 27, 2019

The City of College Park’s Recreation Board presents…Family Fun Bowling Bash! Sunday, January 27 from 1 to 4pm at Bowlero Lanes (formerly AMF College Park – 9021 Baltimore Ave) Only $5* per person!!  Includes unlimited bowling from 1-4pm, shoe rental, soda and pizza*For the first 100 City of College Park residents. Proof of residency required. […]

Public Forum: Duvall Field Visioning & Planning Project

The City of College Park needs your input to determine future improvements at Duvall Field. Please attend this meeting and share your thoughts and ideas for upgrading and prioritizing its facilities, amenities and services. This will help the City to develop a plan to meet community needs and wishes. • Learn about the project • […]

Have questions about the City’s annual Curbside Leaf Collection?

City’s Director of Public Works Robert goes over the how-to’s, tips and more for when the leaf collection trucks come to your neighborhood. Please watch the video below. For more information about curbside leaf collection, visit www.collegeparkmd.gov/specialcollections#curbsideleaf. Please check your curbs and remove any piles of leaves that have gone off the curb into the […]

City Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Saturday, January 12, 2019 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kay Theatre, The Clarice Join us for the 28th Annual City Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, January 12. 2019 from 2:00 -3:30 p.m. at The Clarice located on the University of Maryland campus. This inspirational and educational event is free and for all ages. This […]

College Park Community Foundation 2018 Grantees and Annual Gala

The College Park Community Foundation board of directors has recently announced its sixth cohort of grantees. This year, teh Foundation awarded $16,380 to 14 nonprofits doing meaningful work in the College Park community. They increased our total giving over last year and, since their founding in 2012, they have given $52,800 in six grant-making cycles. […]

Updated Leaf Collection Calendar

 Please Click here for the most up-to-date collection schedule. City’s DPW wants to remind all residents that we are in Leaf Season which means that we do not collect soft yard waste (leaves/grass) weekly; instead, we collect it when we are in your neighborhood with the leaf vacs. Please look for signs posed on telephone poles in […]

Today at the Hollywood Farmers Market: Last Day of the 2018 Season

Vol. 4 Issue 31 See you later alligator! We hope you have enjoyed the sixth season of the Hollywood Farmers Market.  The Market’s Board appreciates all the support of our local residents and we look forward to seeing you again in 2019 for our seventh season. Raffle! Raffle! Raffle! We will be selling tickets to a […]

Community Meeting with Police

NCPCA Zoning Rewrite meeting

Join the NCPCA members on Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. in Davis Hall as County Councilmembers Mary Lehman, Danielle Glaros, Calvin Hawkins and Mel Franklin, as well as Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning planners, explain the impacts the plan can have for North College Park.