Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen opens in College Park
The Popeyes sits between the Stripe 3 Adidas shop and the College Park City Hall.
Maryland Senate passes bill enhancing protections for child sexual abuse victims
The Child Victims Act repeals the statute of limitations so child sexual abuse victims can sue their perpetrators whenever they are ready to come forward.
UMD education college proposes post-master’s certificate to train PGCPS counselors
The courses would teach counselors about U.S. immigration policy and the migration process.
Hysterics win big at SEE’s annual student comedy competition
Juniors Caleigh Larkin and Aileen Foley of the Hysterics comedy troupe brought home the top two prizes.
Maryland General Assembly introduces bill to create selection panel for PGCPS CEO search
The launched the school system’s first CEO search since 2019 after Monica Goldson announced her retirement in January.
USAS teach-in highlights continued calls for higher minimum wage, unionization at UMD
After successfully fighting to make the minimum wage for employees at this university $15 per hour, USAS has moved its focus to advocating for an increase to $22.65 per hour.
Target on Route 1 to close in May
Factors leading to the closure of the College Park location included difficult parking, a lack of foot traffic and proximity to other, larger Targets.
College Park restorative justice commission discusses goals, progress in one-year update
The commission was formed with a focus on the city, but consultants are pushing for the commission to focus on Lakelanders themselves.
Maryland General Assembly advances Wes Moore’s policy priorities as bill deadlines near
Moore's legislative priorities include expediting the process of raising minimum wage in the state, supporting veterans and creating a service year option.
UMD Asian American studies program holds town hall about creating major
The town hall meeting was part of an ongoing process to expand Asian American studies at this university, which dates back to the late 1990s.