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College Park considers city’s first pedestrian-only plaza on Knox Road

Based on the initial plans, the council will consider whether to make a permanent plaza between Route 1 and Yale Avenue or use removable bollards to set up a plaza there on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights as well as during city events.

Bridget Byrne
April 4, 2023

More than 99% of UMD employee political donations went to Democrats in 2021 and 2022

Employees donated more than $290,000 in 2021 and 2022, with just more than $7,000 going toward Republicans.

Eric Neugeboren
April 4, 2023

UMD esports studio may come to former North Campus Dining Hall

If approved by the Board of Regents, the esports studio will join the North Campus Market — which is now set to open in fall 2023 — at the former dining hall.

Natalie Weger
April 3, 2023

First College Park planning director retires after 37-year career

For many of her coworkers and colleagues, Schum didn’t just contribute to College Park during her tenure as planning and community development director. She built it into what it is today.

Ilana Williams
April 3, 2023

UMD student starts company to help small farmers find funding

The company makes agricultural lending easier by enabling people working with small farmers and lenders to have access to data on soil fertility, yield estimates and more.

Nick Elliott
April 2, 2023

What’s the buzz? UMD could soon become Bee Campus USA certified

A bee-certified campus title would add sustainability-focused courses and create initiatives for more biodiverse spaces on the campus at this university.

Sasha Allen
March 30, 2023

Maryland joins growing list of states pursuing TikTok bans for government devices

A bill passed unanimously in the Maryland House of Delegates this month that would prohibit the installation and use of TikTok on all state government networks and devices.

Marijke Friedman
March 30, 2023

Marylanders to vote on abortion rights constitutional amendment in 2024

The bill is part of a larger package of legislation aimed to strengthen reproductive rights in Maryland.

Marijke Friedman
March 30, 2023

Prince George’s County officials, students address rising youth crime

The presentations included the latest juvenile crime statistics in the county and the efforts by the county to stunt rising crime.

Akshaj Gaur
March 30, 2023

Masterful Strings series brings The Nightingales Sonata to the Clarice

Lea Luboshutz and her two siblings became celebrated musicians at a young age.

Freelance Reporter
March 30, 2023