Local News: College Park, MD 

 | 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

College Park News Editors

College Park Info

College Park, Maryland is located in Prince Georges County. Zip codes in College Park, MD include 20740, 20741, and 20742. The median home price in College Park is $184,000 which is roughly $180/per square foot. More College Park information.

Local Charities in College Park, MD

News Widget

Display the College Park news headlines on your website.

Get the Topix Headlines Widget

Share & bookmark

RSS icon mobile icon

College Park News

Local news for College Park, MD continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Yesterday | Patch.com

Double Homicide in Laurel, Firefighters Rescue Dog, FLOTUS in College Park

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

Comment?

Yesterday | Gazette.net

Roosevelt student is sole Prince Georgea s recipient of National Merit Scholarship

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

Comment?

Yesterday | Gazette.net

Weekend Metro closing may derail some University of Maryland graduation attendees

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.

Comment?

Fri May 17, 2013

SFGate

Michelle Obama speaks of 'hunger' for education

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.

Comment?

Patch.com

Protecting Pedestrians: Upcoming Initiatives Could Improve Pedestrian Safety in College Park

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.

Comment?

Thu May 16, 2013

Patch.com

LIVE: Cafritz Plan Back Before County Planning Board

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

Comment?

Patch.com

Protecting Pedestrians: For Traffic, Pedestrians and Cafritz, Many Rivers to Cross

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

Comment?

Wed May 15, 2013

Patch.com

College Park Metro Station Closed During UMD Commencement Weekend

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.

Comment?

Patch.com

Protecting Pedestrians: Montgomery, Prince George's Use Several Measures to Increase Safety

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

Comment?

Tue May 14, 2013

Watersblogged

Metro Station

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.

Comment?

Sun May 12, 2013

Canada.com

Even asleep, infidelity counts: Study finds dreams affect our relationship behaviour

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.

Comment?

Sat May 11, 2013

Big News Network.com

Over 100 Weapons Collected At Montgomery Co. Gun Turn-In Event

Our eNewspaper network was founded in 2002 to provide stand-alone digital news sites tailored for the most searched-for locations for news.

Comment?

Washington Examiner

The Blotter: Student robbed, White House evacuated, stabbing suspect arrested

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

Comment?

Big News Network.com

Md. Helping Residents Get Rid Of Guns This Weekend

Our eNewspaper network was founded in 2002 to provide stand-alone digital news sites tailored for the most searched-for locations for news.

Comment?

WUSA-TV Washington

Alleged Overnight Armed Robbery in College Park

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.

Comment?

Fri May 10, 2013

Patch.com

Saturday: First Annual College Park Book Festival

Love books and live around College Park? This is your lucky weekend! On Saturday, May 11 from 2-4 p.m. , College Park United Methodist Church will play host to the first annual College Park Book Festival.

Comment?

Thu May 09, 2013

Canada.com

Even asleep, infidelity counts: Study finds dreams affect our relationship behaviour

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.

Comment?

Wed May 08, 2013

Patch.com

Where to Grab Mother's Day Brunch in Prince George's County

This Sunday, May 12 is Mother's Day. If your mom enjoys a good Eggs Benedict, fruit salad, or other scrumptious brunch fare, you're in luck: there are plenty of good options in Prince George's County.

Comment?

Voice of America

Dalai Lama Talks Peace at US College

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama speaks while wearing his University of Maryland visor at the Anwar Sadat Lecture for Peace at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland, May 7, 2013.

Comment?

Tue May 07, 2013

Testudo Times

Profiles In Terpage - A Countdown to the Football Season: Jermaine Carter

High School Stats: 90 tackles, three sacks, seven forced fumbles, one interception , 300 yards rushing, 11 touchdowns Recruiting Ratings: Three stars by Rivals , 24/7 , and ESPN , two stars by Scout Carter started out at Archbishop Carroll, transferring over to Friendship Collegiate Academy before his senior year.

Comment?