College Park Taco Bell temporarily closes for renovations The Taco Bell in College Park is temporarily closed while it undergoes exterior and interior renovations. Sam Gauntt 3 days ago
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. Lillian Glaros 3 days ago
Maryland Images’ shift to paid, student-employee model leads to fewer campus tour guides This university will only be able to hire about 50 guides for the fall semester, according to a message sent to the organization’s Slack channel. Sam Gauntt 3 days ago
UMD pays $500,000 settlement after allegedly failing to disclose foreign funding The payment will fund the resolution of an investigation by federal agencies that alleged this university violated the False Claims Act. Natalie Weger 4 days ago
Prince George’s County juvenile curfew legislation aims to quell disruptive gatherings Last month, the Prince George's County Council passed a bill that allows commercial property owners to request youth curfews around their businesses. Katharine Wilson July 16, 2024
UMD reaches $140,000 settlement with former professor in religious discrimination case The lawsuit alleged that the University of Maryland violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which protects employees from religious discrimination. Natalie Weger July 9, 2024
UMD extends Independence Day weekend No summer session classes will be held on July 4 or July 5. Marwa Barakat June 26, 2024
Former Prince George’s County Council member Mel Franklin charged with embezzlement The charges come days after Franklin resigned from the Prince George’s County Council. Katharine Wilson June 20, 2024
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore issues pardons for more than 175,000 cannabis convictions Marylanders voted in 2022 to approve a constitutional amendment legalizing the use and possession of cannabis in the state. Sam Gauntt June 17, 2024
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. Lillian Glaros June 17, 2024