UMD offers AI chatbots for 10 courses this semester The bots, piloted last spring, are similar in function to well-known chatbots such as ChatGPT. Mira Beinart September 17, 2024
Creative Commons cafe in Tawes Hall reopens after pandemic closure The cafe, located on the first floor of the building, offers Starbucks coffee and other beverages, snacks and carryout meals. Mira Beinart August 27, 2024
Prince George’s County leaders tout potential new hospital, women’s health center The new medical center hopes to address the county’s physician shortage and reduce geographic inequities. Mira Beinart April 17, 2024
Prince George’s County program gives formerly incarcerated citizens a ‘second chance’ Under the reentry incentive program, the county will grant eligible businesses up to $5,000 for each returning citizen employed during the previous year. Mira Beinart April 16, 2024
Prince George’s County Council considers extending rent stabilization through October The 2023 Rent Stabilization Act, which is set to expire April 17, limits landlords from increasing rents by more than 3 percent per year. Mira Beinart March 26, 2024
PGCPS to expand pre-K as part of statewide education plan The expansion plan proposes 18 additional prekindergarten classes by the 2029 school year, adding to the county’s current 112 providers. Mira Beinart March 13, 2024
Maryland could soon be the ninth state to offer universal free school meals Currently, eight states in the country provide free school meals for all students without taking their socioeconomic background into account. Mira Beinart February 25, 2024