May 10th, 2012 | by Patrick Wojahn | published in Community Events
Over the past year, a group of College Park residents from around the City have been meeting with the goal of establishing a College Park Community Foundation. A community foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds and then distributes them as grants for projects and other non-profit organizations that benefit the community. It can [...]
April 16th, 2012 | by Peter Schilling | published in Businesses, Community Events
Here’s the latest roundup from the Business Beat newsletter, published every two months by the City of College Park. Upcoming Events: College Park Earth Day Project & Music Festival A two-day event featuring a volunteer opportunity, live music, a film, and festival is taking place on April 21 and 22. The volunteer opportunity is on [...]
February 17th, 2012 | by Michael Stiefvater | published in Community Events, East Campus, Economic Development Update, General College Park
The city is hosting their first Real Estate Roundtable in nearly two years on Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Clarion Inn. The event provides an opportunity for local stakeholders to receive updates on major developments and to discuss future plans that will shape the city for years to [...]
February 16th, 2012 | by Michael Stiefvater | published in Businesses, Community Events, Events
The Business Beat is a bi-monthly newsletter prepared by the City of College Park Planning, Community and Economic Development Department covering local business news including openings, closings, expansions, leases signed, and other information of interest. This edition features news on the upcoming Real Estate Roundtable, Lime Fresh, Pho D’Lite, Terrapin Turf, and many other items. To subscribe, please [...]
September 7th, 2011 | by Mark Noll | published in Cafritz Property, Community Events
There are lots of meetings and events this week. Please be sure to read other recent posts. The message below was passed along from the Calvert Hills – Old Town neighborhood listserv. A great opportunity to weigh in on the Cafritz property along Route 1: The Informational Session with the Cafritz Development team is scheduled for [...]
September 6th, 2011 | by Mark Noll | published in Community Events, Purple Line, Transportation
You are invited to a Neighborhood Work Group meeting for the Purple Line at College Park City Hall on Thursday September 8 @ 7p.m. These meetings cover very specific and targeted areas and this meeting will focus on the proposed station at the current College Park Metro Station. Work groups provide an opportunity for community [...]
September 6th, 2011 | by Mark Noll | published in Community Events, Environment, Events
College Park’s Committee for a Better Environment is sponsoring a workshop on purchasing clean energy this Saturday, September 10. See more details below. What: Free Workshop on “Purchasing Clean Energy” sponsored by College Park’s Committee for a Better Environment (CBE) Date: Saturday, September 10, 10 am to Noon Place: College Park City Hall Council Chambers [...]
April 5th, 2011 | by Janee Banks | published in Community Events
A moderated town hall-style meeting to address issues of safety in the College Park community will take place on Wednesday April 6, 2011 at 6:00 PM in Jimenez Building Rm. 0220 on campus. This building is directly across the street from Stamp Student Union. Screened questions coming from members of the audience. For the panel, [...]
