UMD horticulture class project aims to beautify Metro stations with native plants
The students are creating a glossary of plants and example plantings based on different Metro station environments.
Maryland to raise some taxes, cut $2.3 billion in spending under new budget deal
The budget framework adds at least $500 million in spending cuts to Moore’s initial budget proposal announced in January.
Jonathan White wins Prince George’s County Executive Republican primary
White earned nearly 38 percent of the 3,613 votes cast in the March 4 special primary, according to the Maryland state elections board.
Trump opposes plan to build new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt
In November 2023, President Joe Biden’s administration chose Greenbelt as the location for the new FBI headquarters.
Prince George’s County to reduce funding for most departments in proposed budget
During Thursday's presentation, Tara Jackson outlined the county’s proposed $5.4 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
UMD, College Park community members celebrate Iftar with prayer, food
Iftar is the sunset meal to break the daily fast during Ramadan and is traditionally broken with dates or water.
UMD chaplain Ray Ranker wins College Park City Council District 3 special election
If he wins, he’ll defeat Gannon Sprinkle, a junior government and politics major at this university, and Michael Meadow, a mechanical engineer at the Architect of the Capitol, in the race.
Voters cast ballots in District 3 College Park City Council election
Three candidates are vying for the seat, which former council member Stuart Adams left vacant after he resigned in January.
PGCPS school board approves $2.9 billion budget amid funding cuts
The proposed budget increases funding for human resources and special education, but could include less money for some community services.
Two lanes on Route 1 set to temporarily close this spring for Purple Line construction
The closure will impact Route 1 from Hotel Drive to Fraternity Row. The sidewalk on one side of the road will also be closed