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.
College Park is still getting a coffee and wine bar, but it may be a while
Construction was delayed on the property due to new plans for an additional sidewalk, which will also allow for outdoor seating.
College Park won’t be a food desert forever — a grocery store will open in 1 to 2 years
The store will be built at the former site of the Clarion Inn, which officially closed the first week of January.
UMD’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion hosts summit on issues facing college campuses
The three-day conference will focus on issues including white supremacy, anti-Semitism and sexual harassment.
College Park Community Foundation set a new record for grant funds
The awarded nonprofits have until the end of December 2017 to use their funds.
Some College Park residents are upset with students’ waste disposal
Neither the City of College Park nor the University of Maryland accept recycling in plastic bags.