UMD SGA encourages College Park City Council to pass early lease ordinance
The ordinance would prohibit landlords from asking tenants to release their apartments until 180 days before their current lease expires.
Upcoming Shoppers College Park closure leaves community members worried
United Natural Foods, Inc., announced late October that Shoppers’ College Park and other nearby locations will close on or before Nov. 8.
UMD community members demand sanctuary campus status, non-compliance with ICE
More than 2,700 people have signed a petition calling on administrators to declare the university a sanctuary campus.
UnLocked Project panel emphasizes effects of incarceration on families, support methods
The panel was held to bring awareness to issues commonly faced by incarcerated people and how incarceration influences families and communities.
UMD alum leads long writing career, inspires Hollywood movie
Jeffrey Kluger co-authored a book that was adapted into a movie called Apollo 13 in 1995.
Renowned chef Peter Chang brings Szechuan restaurant to College Park
Peter Chang took over the location of MeatUp Korean BBQ & Bar, which closed on Aug. 3, and opened Peter Chang Kitchen & Bar in the same building later that month.
Meet the UMD student who was the first African American Scripps national spelling bee champion
Zaila Avant-garde became the first African American person to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the largest spelling bee in the U.S. for kids under 16.
UMD students learn about dangers of microplastics at documentary screening
Attendees watched “Plastic People,” a documentary chronicling the history of plastic materials and how they evolved to become a part of daily life.
Micromobility users ride through Rhode Island Trolley Trail to promote better trails
People of all ages traveled from the artsy areas of Mount Rainier to the town center of Riverdale Park and back for the Trolley Trail Slow Roll event.
Prince George’s County executive confirms new public safety officials
Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy appointed people to lead key county offices, including police, fire and homeland security departments.