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Prince George’s County Council discusses mandatory safety plans for businesses open late

The bill would require many county businesses that operate from 12 to 4 a.m. to outline an emergency evacuation plan and receive late-night safety training.

Lillian Glaros
October 16, 2024

Patty Perillo discusses mental health, food insecurity with UMD RHA

The student affairs division recently launched a new mental health website that serves as a “centralized portal” for mental health resources.

Nicole Pilsbury
October 16, 2024

University Senate discusses new administrative program set to launch in November

Workday, a cloud-based system, will replace this university’s current human resources and finance systems starting on Nov. 15.

Keira Hardesty
October 15, 2024

UMD students raise money to fund school restorations in Ethiopia’s Tigray region

Event attendees danced to traditional Tigrayan music and wore cultural attire such as the Habesha kemis, a traditional Ethiopian dress.

Freelance Reporter
October 15, 2024

New UMD cafe in IDEA Factory promotes food entrepreneurship, innovation

The cafe, named DeliXious Labs, wants to “lower the barrier to food entrepreneurship” for community members.

Nicole Pilsbury
October 15, 2024

Here’s what is on the ballot in Maryland this November

The most-watched election on the ballot is the U.S. Senate race between former Gov. Larry Hogan and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.

Katharine Wilson
October 15, 2024

UMD community honors National Mental Health Awareness Week with series of events

The eighth annual Self-Care Fair on McKeldin Mall headlined the weeklong activities on Thursday.

Freelance Reporter
October 14, 2024

Former UMD librarian Herbert Foerstel remembered as pioneering activist, caring father

Herbert Foerstel, who worked for University of Maryland Libraries for nearly 30 years, died of natural causes on Sept. 20. He was 90.

Irit Skulnik
October 14, 2024

College Park City Council approves grant to renovate building for affordable housing

The contract with Modern Construction Services will go toward repainting, installing air conditioning units, replacing shingles and more.

Pera Onal
October 14, 2024

UMD Libraries launches new initiative to promote civic engagement, democracy

The initiative aims to advance civic education and engagement through library programming and events.

Freelance Reporter
October 11, 2024