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EcoGrads developer walks back on graduate student focus, citing legal challenges

EcoGrads was previously aimed for graduate students, but real estate developer Mark Manzo said they no longer want to be locked into only graduate students because of the legal ramifications the development company could endure.

Ilana Williams
September 8, 2022

Prince George’s County to enforce curfew for all minors starting this weekend

The Prince George’s County Police Department has made 438 juvenile arrests this year.

Ava Thompson
September 8, 2022

PGCPS continues to grapple with teacher shortage

Some schools in the district will likely be forced to combine classes of students together.

Akshaj Gaur
September 7, 2022

New pilot program offers direct flights between College Park and New York City

The seaplane will land on Manhattan’s East River in New York.

Katharine Wilson
September 7, 2022

College Park City Council endorses FBI headquarters’ relocation to Greenbelt

Greenbelt is the only of the three locations in consideration that is close to a Metro station, according to the city.

Katharine Wilson
September 6, 2022

New College Park City Council student liaison to focus on student involvement, safety

The liaison participates in council discussions, works on special projects, attends civic association meetings and talks with various city entities.

Katharine Wilson
September 4, 2022

Despite stipend increases, UMD graduate assistants still struggle financially

Many graduate assistants believe stipend increases announced in April 2022 aren't enough.

Marwa Barakat
September 4, 2022

UMD launches new Shuttle-UM app to mixed student reaction

Nextbus, the previous transportation app for Shuttle-UM, had been in service since 2009.

Ilana Williams
September 3, 2022

Prince George’s County to expand electric bus infrastructure with new federal funding

The county’s grant application included a plan to purchase 20 new zero emission vehicles and expand electric bus charging.

Marijke Friedman
September 2, 2022

More than 300 international students take advantage of GSG airport shuttle in August

The shuttle took students from Washington-Dulles International Airport to various stops in College Park.

Marwa Barakat
September 1, 2022