The residents are invited to join the College Park Mayor and Council at the 2019 observance of Veterans Day. The program will include music, speakers, and wreath-laying in a fitting tribute to the men and women who have served our country. Please bring pictures of veterans (both alive or passed) with a little bio sheet […]
What: 12th College Park Free Blues Festival, Saturday, November 9, 2019 6pm-11pm at UMD Ritchie Coliseum Red, White and Blues Dance in honor of Veterans Bands ~ Vendors ~ Dancing ~ Craft Beer ~ Prizes Jose Ramirez Band and J.P. Reali – Memphis or Bust! DC Blues Society Battle of the Bands and Solo / […]
Monarch Preschool College Park, a new preschool opening in College Park in February 2020, will hold “Fall Harvest Funfest” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at College Park United Methodist Church at 9601 Rhode Island Ave. in College Park, where the preschool will be located. The outdoor family event will feature […]
An online version of our 2019 Community Survey is now available! Click here to fill it out here: A Spanish version of the survey will be available online for the selected respondents. Important Note: If you did receive a paper copy – be sure to complete that one instead of the online one. We still […]
You may now vote on-the-spot in person at this College Park City office – 8400 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 375 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. By the new State law, you will not be asked any question about the reason for your early voting. In May last year, the Maryland State legislators passed House Bill […]
Don’t forget – we need your responses College Park! Did you recently receive a survey from the City in the mail? If so, please fill it out and mail it back as soon as you can (a return envelope with postage is included)! Your feedback is important – help shape College Park! In case you […]
Curbside leaf vacuuming begins November 4 and will continue through the beginning of January. Look for the posted signs in your neighborhood to know when curbside leaf collection will occur. Collection schedules are tentative as they depend on weather conditions. Refer to the city website http://www.collegeparkmd.gov/dpw#curbsideleaf for the most up-to-date collection schedule. NOTE: To stay […]
Congratulations to Posh Cycling & Fitness in north College Park for getting College Park’s 2019 Business of the year award! The award was announced at last night’s City Council meeting On September 23rd, the subcommittee met to score the nominations using the criteria described in the program guidelines. After determining the three businesses with the […]
A big THANK YOU to our police officers and the neighbors who attended last Thursday’s Walk and Talk with Police event. We covered quite a few homes in the Hollywood neighborhood and discussed the public safety concerns the neighbors brought to us. We hope to have similar Walks in the future. Please let me know […]
If you haven’t already, voting ends today! College Park’s growing and vibrant business community is full of unsung heroes who provide well-paying jobs for our residents, develop creative solutions to everyday problems, and take care of the community that they call home. The City has been collecting nominations for Business of the Year all summer […]
The City has once again partnered with the National Research Center (NRC) to conduct a comprehensive community survey. This upcoming City of College Park Community Survey will again measure residents’ attitudes and opinions on City services like refuse and recycling collection, City facilities and parks, City events, and economic development. This will be the second […]
The Department of Public Works Fall Cleanup Days is upon us. On October 12, and 26 from 7:30 am to noon, the Department will be open for City residents to drop-off bulky trash, electronics for recycling, brush, and yard trim. FREE Smartleaf® Compost. City residents may pick up free Smartleaf® screened compost during the two […]
Have questions about a crime that you or someone you know experienced recently? Want to learn some helpful tips about protecting you and your family from crimes in the future? Bring your questions to the police officers who work hard to protect us every day in the neighborhood. Please join them and meet other neighbors […]
Recently there’s been a lot of press and discussion about the Unruly Social Gathering Ordinance that was passed this week. To help clear up any confusion or incorrect information about the ordinance, here is an explanation of it with some FAQs. [City of College Park]
Dr. Fazlul Kabir is a five-term City Council Member of the City of College Park District 1.