https://marylandmatters.org/2025/12/31/priced-out-at-college-park-graduate-students-struggle-with-high-rents/

"Over the past decade, a wave of luxury-style student housing has risen along Route 1 — 16 complexes in total... City Councilmember Denise Mitchell said recent development patterns have pushed many students farther."

Good story. I don't live in a "luxury-style" apartment , but I'm glad they're being built, because it will suck students out of older houses (like where I live) and lower rents for the rest of us.

#maryland #housing #UMD #collegepark #washingtondc #rent

Barbados March, 1970.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)

Title: Toni Frissell Photograph Collection

Date: 1970s (no specific date)

Keywords: Toni Frissell, photographer, black and white photographs, color photographs

Description:
Toni Frissell was an American photographer known for her documentary-style portraits and landscapes of everyday people from all walks of life.

The Toni Frissell photograph collection consists of B&W and color photographs taken by Frissell during her career. The collection is divided into several sub-series and contains over 3,000 images.

Locations mentioned in the text:
- United States

Biography (very short):
Toni Frissell (1895-1968) was an American photographer who traveled extensively throughout the United States, capturing portraits of ordinary people in their daily lives. Her photographs are known for their simplicity and intimacy, offering a glimpse into American life during the mid-20th century.

Collection information:
The collection is part of the Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs Division (P&P). The collection items are stored in the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) at College Park, Maryland.

#Barbados #ToniFrissell #American #Frissell #theUnitedStates #CollegePark #Maryland #America #barbados #photography

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2021741643/

From Brooklyn to Atlanta: The Handsome Barber Turning Passion Into Purpose

From the heart of Brooklyn to the bustling streets of Atlanta, Troy Malone—widely known as The Handsome Barber—has redefined what it means to be a barber. His story isn’t just about mastering the craft of grooming. It’s about using that craft as a platform for impact, service, and transformation.

What began as cutting hair for family and friends has evolved into Handsome Academy Studio, a creative and uplifting space. Here, transformations reach far beyond the mirror. Each chair in Troy’s studio represents a story, a conversation, and an opportunity. It empowers someone to look and feel their best.

But Troy’s influence doesn’t stop inside the shop. Through his Homeless to Handsome Initiative, he brings dignity and confidence to those in need. He offers free haircuts and support to individuals experiencing homelessness. His ongoing efforts to uplift first responders and mentor young, aspiring barbers demonstrate a deep commitment to service, community, and purpose-driven leadership.

Troy’s journey stands as a testament to resilience, creativity, and connection. He’s not just shaping styles—he’s shaping lives. In a world that often feels disconnected, The Handsome Barber reminds us that purpose and passion can build stronger communities, one transformation at a time.

👉 Learn more: www.handsomeacademystudio.com
📱 Follow on Instagram: @handsomeacademystudio
718-809-8928
[email protected]

#atlanta #barber #barbershop #CollegePark

Okay, I did just reset this to factory settings. Before I throw it away, if anyone near me wants it, it's yours. I live in College Park, MD, USA. Private message me if you want it.

(I also have a couple dozen blank PATA laptop drives, mostly 40Gb. You can have any of those you want, too. They're going to be in a bowl at a cookout next weekend anyway, next to the chips.)

#CollegePark

Under his watch,an apartment complex was condemned and residents were dumped into the street.

#collegepark #atlanta #blackmastodon https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/college-park-city-manager-fired-amid-chelsea-gardens-controversy