Prince George’s County fire departments remain understaffed, chief says Acting fire chief Ben Barksdale said county departments are struggling to keep up with demand for services. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
SHA, utility companies are preparing for Route 1 construction in 2018 The Route 1 construction will add bike lanes and a landscaped median. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park officials are hopeful for Purple Line despite Trump’s budget proposal Trump’s proposed budget would cut millions in federal grants, some of which would help fund the Purple Line. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Gov. Larry Hogan’s approval rating “largely unaffected” by national politics, poll finds The governor’s 7 percentage point approval rating dip is likely attributed to the Maryland General Assembly being in session. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
A UMD student group is donating 300 books to a D.C. juvenile detention center Justice for Juniors travels to the Youth Services Center each week, serving as mentors by working with the teenagers there. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
“We will fight it”: Maryland politicians lambaste Donald Trump’s immigration ban U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) was one of many politicians to voice their concerns. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Police arrest man charged with December sexual assault near Fraternity Row Anwar Hammed Abdel-Rahman, 43, was apprehended in Washington, D.C. Jeff Barnes December 31, 0999
Four-year terms might necessitate more changes to College Park’s charter Under the current charter, candidates can’t run for multiple positions at the same time. Carmen Molina Acosta December 31, 0999
UMD police charge man with trespassing, burglary in Hagerstown Hall The suspect entered three occupied rooms. Angela Roberts December 31, 0999
Two UMD Kappa Alpha members are charged with breaking into their own frat house They're set to appear in court this month. Jeff Barnes December 31, 0999