In 2012, the City of College Park began research to create a brand that would raise awareness of the City’s numerous assets and promote it as a great place to live and work. Upon completion of the research, a logo and tagline were selected to market the City to potential residents, businesses, and visitors.
Given a thriving university, an educated population, proximity to the nation’s capital, and a growing transit network, the City of College Park has been branded as “A Smart Place to Live.” For more information, please visit our site.
May 17, 2013
Heading Downtown on a Saturday this summer? The City is covering the parking meters in the Downtown parking garage for the second year in a row, so take advantage of the opportunity to visit your favorite restaurant or try one of our newest additions.
Free summer parking begins Saturday, May 25th, and continues through Saturday, August 17th.
Note that parking is always free in the garage on Sundays.
May 9, 2013
At Sunday’s Grand Opening of the Downtown College Park Farmers Market Ferhat Yalcin, owner of College Park’s own Fishnet, stopped by for a cooking demo. Ferhat used fresh ingredients from the market to make a delicious asparagus soup that patrons were able to sample.
If you’d like to impress your family and friends, here’s the ingredient list and directions:
May 6, 2013
Yesterday at the Downtown College Park Farmers Market Gina Chersevani, owner of Buffalo & Bergen in DC, stopped by to serve refreshing, non-alcoholic mocktails. Gina used strawberries and sage sold at the market to make the drinks, which were available for sampling by patrons.
If you’d like to try your hand at the delicious drink here’s the ingredient list and directions:
April 30, 2013
While the Downtown College Park Farmers Market has been open for a few weeks this season, we’re ready to showcase the revamped market to the world. To celebrate, a Grand Opening will take place this coming Sunday, May 5th featuring the following events to make for an entertaining day:
The market will be open during its usual time from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the City Hall parking lot. Free parking is available throughout Downtown on Sundays, including the parking garage off Knox Road.
April 22, 2013
When The Varsity student housing complex opened in the fall of 2011, we were all excited to grab a gourmet burger from Bobby’s Burger Palace or drink a pint down at Looney’s Pub. Next to delight your senses, The Maryland Smokehouse opened last week with a variety of southern dishes.
The Maryland Smokehouse is an upscale casual restaurant that reaches decidedly south to offer delicious Memphis-style barbeque. Savor mouthwatering dishes from succulent ribs to tender beef brisket, slow cooked in an authentic hickory pit smoker complemented by unique cocktails, southern sides and delectable desserts. The owner, Chris George, is a Memphis native that will oversee the in-house smoking. Chris aims to serve his signature dishes with warm hospitality in a vibrant, bluesy atmosphere, with the focus always on the customer.
Prices range from $6 for a pulled pork sandwich to $24 for a full slab of ribs plus two sides and hushpuppies. For a limited time, students will receive 15% off their meals with valid identification.
The Maryland Smokehouse is located at 8150 Baltimore Avenue next to Bobby’s Burger Palace. Paid parking is available in the garage behind the retail level.
