College Park council member says city can do more to support immigrants The city council is continually working on providing more resources for immigrant residents. Freelance Reporter October 24, 2017
Students for Liberty host conference at UMD on free speech and libertarianism Speakers emphasized the importance of thinking outside the box in all aspects of life. Freelance Reporter October 22, 2017
UMD Muslim advocacy group hosts event for immigrants to share their experiences The University of Maryland’s Muslim Alliance for Social Change was founded in 2017. Freelance Reporter October 20, 2017
UMD participates in fourth annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills Schools, businesses and other organizations all across the state of Maryland participated in the Great Shakeout drill. Freelance Reporter October 20, 2017
College Park discusses possible styrofoam ban after county issued similar policy in 2016 Prince George’s County issued a ban on the usage back in July 2016. Freelance Reporter October 19, 2017
‘Spread Hummus, Not Hate’: Jewish and Muslim advocates rally at UMD for unity Members of the Greater Washington Muslim Jewish Forum also met with Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland). Freelance Reporter October 17, 2017
CP mayor says The Hotel is a “game-changer,” but resident traffic concerns remain Both city council members and residents cited traffic as their main concern for the newly opened development. Freelance Reporter October 16, 2017
“Keep the faith”: U.S. Rep. John Lewis speaks to UMD community The civil rights movement icon came to the Memorial Chapel to discuss his book and racial issues in the United States. Freelance Reporter October 13, 2017
LGBT+ students and allies at UMD have a new place to hang out LGBT+ students and allies can meet in the biology and psychology building’s Rainbow Room every Thursday. Freelance Reporter October 12, 2017
Nonprofits host bowling fundraiser in College Park for disability employment Proceeds from the event will go toward funding adaptive and accessibility equipment. Freelance Reporter October 9, 2017