August 1st, 2010 | by Marcus Afzali | published in Bicycles, Businesses, Housing, Mazza Grandmarc, Projects, Transportation
The long awaited opening of the Mazza Grandmarc took place today as the first graduate students were allowed to move in. The primary move in date for non graduate students will be August 22nd. I spoke with the on site manager who told me the Mazza is now around 45% full (it was under 10% [...]
July 29th, 2010 | by Marcus Afzali | published in Businesses, City Garage/Condos/City Hall, Downtown, General College Park, Politics
A local establishment and a powerhouse national chain are both moving into College Park over the next month with the long anticipated opening of the original Ledo’s Pizza in about two weeks and Best Buy slated to open in the College Park Market Place in early September. I think both will help College Park in [...]
June 16th, 2010 | by Clay Gump | published in Businesses, Events, General College Park
The next “Experience College Park Tour” event will be Wednesday June 23rd at 7pm at Plato’s Diner. Our featured guest this time will be the State Senator for the 21st District Jim Rosapepe. This event is open for anyone who lives, works, or plays in College Park and would like to get together to discuss [...]
June 2nd, 2010 | by Clay Gump | published in Businesses
Located directly in front of the Mazza Grandmarc the iconic Kitt’s Music store and headquarters is up for sale. This 38,000 square foot building is a mix of office, retail, and warehouse space. Let the speculation begin! You can see the flyer for the property HERE.
May 25th, 2010 | by Clay Gump | published in Businesses, The Varsity
Still sad about losing Santa Fe? Don’t be. The Varsity has signed up Looney’s Pub to occupy a location in its ground floor retail location. This is a prime location for a new bar/restaurant. As a frequent visitor to Baltimore watering holes in a previous life I can vouch for Looney’s as a great bar. [...]
May 19th, 2010 | by Clay Gump | published in Businesses, Events, General College Park
Come to the first official Experience & Enjoy College Park Tour this Monday May 24th at R.J. Bentley’s. We are trying to bring together folks who work, live, and play in College Park to talk about local issues and patronize a local establishment. Come join College Park Mayor Andrew Fellows, Councilman Marcus Afzali, Patrick Wojahn, [...]
May 17th, 2010 | by Clay Gump | published in Businesses, Downtown
If you have a cool $5 3/4 Million available consider picking up this gem in downtown College Park. There has been intense interest in this property from developers. Even the University is considering purchasing this 2.6 acre plot. The location connects directly to the southern end of the East Campus development.
7501 Flier
May 13th, 2010 | by Clay Gump | published in Businesses, General College Park
Following in the path of the recently closed Varsity and 94th Aero Squadron another College Park original is closing its doors for good. The Diamondback reports that May 22nd will be the final day to grab a cold one at the Santa Fe Cafe.
“The Fe” has been in a battle with the city over the [...]
