Ex-College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn indicted on 80 child pornography charges
The charges are 40 counts of promotion or distribution and 40 counts of possession of child sex abuse materials.
Maryland appellate court reinstates Adnan Syed’s murder conviction
The court ruled that a lower court had violated the victim's family’s rights.
Half-baked hopes: Stamp Panera opening delayed to August
The contract between the University of Maryland and Panera Bread company has been signed as of January, but health and safety permits are not ready for approval.
Julian Assange documentary “Ithaka” presented at UMD
The documentary was followed by a Q&A with Assange's father and attorney.
UMD GSG calls for mandatory periodical faculty, staff sensitivity training
The resolution highlights how some graduate students fail to report these types of issues in fear of losing their funding, receiving backlash from faculty, or having their degree progress discontinued.
Knox Box residents unable to renew leases due to rezoning
Amid construction of newer luxury apartments in the city and rezoning of land due to the Purple Line construction, the Knox Boxes will no longer be up for lease.
Prince George’s County Council debates two competing rental assistance bills
The bills both aim to create a rental assistance fund for lower-income county residents.
La Gente organization looks to connect UMD students passionate about Latino policy
The group felt motivated to start this organization after hearing a guest speaker from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus discuss Latino identity and issues that the community faces.
Creative placemaking minor sparks art, community building ambitions in College Park
Creative placemaking is the practice of using arts, culture and creativity to support “vibrant and sustainable” communities.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen opens in College Park
The Popeyes sits between the Stripe 3 Adidas shop and the College Park City Hall.