Prince George’s County community reflects on Mel Franklin’s ‘devastating’ resignation
Franklin was charged with multiple counts of felony theft scheme, embezzlement and perjury related to alleged misuse of campaign funds.
PGCPS officials discuss bus driver shortage, parental communication
Prince George’s County Public Schools is short nearly 200 bus drivers despite reducing the number of routes, according to PGCPS’ transportation director.
PGCPS school board discusses bus driver shortages, transportation improvements
PGCPS CEO Millard House II said more than 74 percent of bus driver positions are filled at Thursday’s meeting.
Wes Moore, Angela Alsobrooks give keynote speeches at Democratic National Convention
The pair highlighted the support Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris provided during key moments of their political careers.
UMD says major campus Purple Line construction is a year ahead of schedule
The Maryland Department of Transportation accelerated construction of the project on campus.
Jolene Ivey wins Democratic primary for Prince George’s County Council at-large seat
Michael Riker, a retired police officer who spent more than 20 years with Prince George’s County Police, holds the lead in the Republican primary.
USM workers to see raises, safety protocols with new systemwide contract
The agreement is the first to allow the University of Maryland and eight other institutions to hold one contract with the university system.
Dozens of UMD undergraduate students present research in inaugural summer conference
The conference was organized by the University of Maryland's undergraduate research office, which was launched last year.
College Park Academy students engineer lacrosse stick for 10-year-old with cerebral palsy
College Park Academy students designed an adaptive lacrosse stick for Stella Stakolosa, allowing her to play the sport in her wheelchair.
UMD construction updates: Major Purple Line construction likely to finish in fall 2024
Current projects include the Purple Line, which will run through this university, and new academic buildings.