5 Things College Park Should Know This Week

1. Rent Stabilization

Tuesday’s College Park Mayor and Council work session agenda includes a review of a draft ordinance that would continue rent stabilization in College Park. The Prince George's Property Owners' Association has , which caps the amount that landlords in College Park can charge tenants of rental properties. .

2. Free Parking

Parking is free at the garage on Knox Road and Yale Avenue, every Saturday, until Aug. 11.

3. Summer Reading Series

The (CPCL) is kicking off the 2012 Summer Reading Series with two writers—Patricia Valdata and Elisavietta Ritchie—who will come to read their work. Learn more on the .

4. Showers

Have the umbrella handy today. There's a 40 percent chance of showers today, with a high of 78 degrees. Temperatures will be in the low- to mid-70s from Tuesday through Thursday, then return to 78 degrees and sunny skies on Friday.

5. Coffee House Concert

, hosted by Yarner Studio and the College Park Arts Exchange is scheduled for this week. at 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Old Parish House.