UMD screens ‘The Shape of Water’ to educate students on disabilities
The movie’s protagonist is non-verbal and has a disability, but she was played by an abled actress.
Documentary screening shows UMD students the effects of climate change on Alaskan village
The film focused on the villagers of Shishmaref, which is off the northern coast of Alaska.
UMD libraries host pop-up museum about activism
Visitors were encouraged to contribute their own items to the exhibition.
College Park will get a new sushi restaurant underneath The Enclave
The restaurant will offer sushi, various Chinese dishes and an all-you-can eat hot pot station.
As College Park redevelops, landmark restaurants remain
College Park is experiencing redevelopment, but these restaurants have stayed for more than 30 years.
UMD professors create “super wood,” a material stronger than most steels
It’s 11.5 times stronger than natural wood.
College Park City Council supports a possible county-wide plastic bag tax
The county hopes to pass a 5 cent tax on disposable plastic bags.
UMD ROTC hosts National Geographic’s docuseries on war on terrorism
The first episode focused on the battle for Mosul, Iraq.
Residents have mixed reactions after Terrapin Row takes away its paper coffee cups
Terrapin Row is offering each resident a free reusable coffee cup.
College Park plans to grant $6,000 to local nonprofits
Some of the local nonprofits that may receive grants are the Miss College Park Pageant and the Lakeland All-Stars basketball program.