U.S. News & World Report Names Local Hotel One of Top Ten in Maryland for 2023

The Hotel at the University of Maryland Named 6th Best Hotel in State U.S. News and World Report has named The Hotel at the University of Maryland the sixth Best Hotel in the state of Maryland for 2023. U.S. News & World Report said they identify the best hotels based on reputation among professional travel […]

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University of Maryland Recognized as a Top 10 Public Research Institution

According to the National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) survey, widely recognized as the preeminent national ranking for universities engaged in sponsored research, which was released on December 15th, the University of Maryland ranked 10th among all public institutions and 17th overall nationally in research and development spending in fiscal year 2021. […]

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College Park ranked #1 healthiest college town in US

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Two DMV college towns have taken the first and second place ranking as being the healthiest in America, according to a new study. BrokeScholar, a search engine for scholarships for college students, has used multiple measures to determine the healthiest town. They started the process by looking at 148 college towns […]

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GrillMarX Steakhouse and Raw Bar will be opening on February 1st

The Hotel at the University of Maryland is excited to announce that GrillMarX Steakhouse and Raw Bar will be opening on February 1, 2023 for lunch and dinner. GrillMarX will provide our guests and visitors with a high-energy, upscale dining experience and add to the already extensive list of amenities and services at The Hotel including […]

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City of College Park Business and Hospitality Grants

The City of College Park is pleased to announce that it has given more than $1.9 million in grants to 51 College Park businesses to help them in their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Since launching its ARPA Assistance Grants Program in 2021, the City has received more than 60 applications and continues to accept […]

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Trader Joe’s Store in College Park to Open October 27th

Grand opening celebration to include ribbon-cutting ceremony WHAT On Thursday, October 27th, Trader Joe’s will open a new College Park, Maryland store. The new store is located at 4429 Calvert Road. Moments before doors open at 8 am, there will be a brief ceremonial ribbon cutting. Store Captain Joseph Martorella and Trader Joe’s Crew Members […]

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Grants Available for Local Filmmakers

ROUND 2 of the Prince George’s Film Grant Program is Here! The Prince George’s County Arts and Humanities Council is pleased to announce the second round of our Film Grant Program. We welcome requests to support film projects that align with the mission, vision, and direction of PGAHC! Grants for Filmmakers The Prince George’s Film […]

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Neighborhood Business Works (NBW) Program: Opportunity Zone Microgrant Funding Available!

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development through the Neighborhood Business Works program is opening a third application round for Opportunity Zone Microgrant Funding, offering between $50,000 and $100,000 to businesses that are expanding within an Opportunity Zone in Maryland. Applications will be accepted online starting October 4th, 2022, 12PM EST. Please check back […]

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The New 988 Lifeline is Here for You

A MESSAGE FROM CONGRESSMAN HOYER Earlier this month, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was activated across the country. The three-digit number will make it easier for Marylanders to access 24/7 crisis prevention care and connect veterans to the Veterans Crisis Line. This is a very important tool to ensure families have the emergency care […]

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Project Restore Accepting Next Round of Applications

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