News Flash

Elected Officials Sworn-In to Begin New Term

On Friday, June 18 at 3 p.m., Mayor Carey met incoming Councilmember David McGaughey of ward 5 at his home on Pineway to perform the swearing-in. Councilmember McGaughey was joined by his wife, Jaime, and their two daughters, Isabelle and Audrey (pictured...

New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

In a continuing effort to support green initiatives, University Park is thrilled to announce 6 electric vehicle charging stations have been installed across the street from the elementary school on Queens Chapel Road. It was a collaborative town effort wh...

Council Adopts FY22 Budget

On May 17, 2021, the Common Council adopted, and on May 21, 2021 the Mayor signed, Legislative Resolution 20-O-02, which levied a tax of fifty-three and 86/100 cents ($0.5386) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of full value assessment on all taxable real ...

9 P.M. Routine Campaign

On June 1, 2021, University Park Police Department joined police departments from across the United States in a public safety campaign, originally launched by Pasco Sheriff’s Office. It is aimed at promoting resident vigilance to reduce and prev...

Cicadas are Here!

The Cicadas have already started to emerge from the ground in University Park and we wanted to be sure our residents knew more about these fascinating creatures. Below is an infographic from Prince George's County. 

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2020 UPPD Annual Report

Police Chief Harvey Baker has published the University Park Police Department's Annual Report for 2020. Click the link below to read the annual report. For more information or questions, contact Chief Baker via email at hbaker@upmd.org or call (301) 277-0...

TOWN UPDATE - Coronavirus Disease Response

The Town of University Park continues to prepare for and monitor the novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. The Town is following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and decisions from state and county health departments to ensure w...

Town Receives Sustainable Maryland Certified Award

The information below was taken from a press release written by Sustainable Maryland's Program Manager Mike Hunninghake.

On October 12, 2020, the Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland announced that the Town of University Park...

Town's Infrastructure Project Has Begun

The Infrastructure Project’s construction is underway in University Park. On June 25, a concrete crew finished the replacement of the swale across the intersection of Southwark Terrace and is expected to resurface Clagett Road from Partridge Pla...

Dr. Fauci Speaks to Prince George's County Residents

On Monday, February 8, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Dr. Anthony Fauci discussed COVID-19 vaccines and what they mean for you. We encourage you to watch the 20-minute video in the link below educating our communities about the vaccines and addres...