College Park City Council election voter turnout rate lowest in nine years
The city's voter turnout rate during the 2021 election was 10.35 percent.
Purple Line construction set to ramp up this spring under new contractor
The service opening, originally scheduled for March 2022, has been pushed to fall 2026.
College applicants say UMD’s test-optional policy is more inclusive
The university extended the test optional opportunity to the 2022 and 2023 application cycles.
City of College Park to provide free at-home covid tests
Tests will be available to pick up between Feb. 7 and 11 at local locations.
Maryland General Assembly looks at marijuana, climate, redistricting
Here's a recap of the Maryland General Assembly's first month of its 2022 session.
UMD students look to restaurants like Pupuseria La Familiar for culture, community
The pupuseria brings El Salvador to College Park through food, language and culture.
Prince George’s County judge orders controversial redistricting map to be scrapped
The proposed map was passed last November and caused severe backlash in College Park and other municipalities.
Contract Dining Services employees want to see better benefits
Even if they go through multiple contracts, these employees aren't always guaranteed full-time employment.
UMD students share COVID safety concerns about the spring semester
The university announced in January it would proceed with in-person instruction for the spring.
UMD RHA votes in support of $15 minimum wage for student workers
The current plan has student workers receiving $15 minimum wage by 2025.