Residents of six UMD dorms can resume water usage after sewage backup is cleared
Students in the dorms have been advised to avoid using sinks, toilets, showers and laundry facilities in their buildings.
DOTS still advises shuttle drivers to admit riders without masks. Some drivers are upset.
Shuttle-UM drivers do not have to transport unmasked passengers if it makes them uncomfortable.
Free emergency contraceptive pills are now available at the UMD health center
The initiative is part of a two-year pilot program.
With school year underway, PGCPS continues to have “chronic” bus driver shortage
To handle the situation, some of the existing bus routes and driver assignments could be adjusted.
UMD orders mandatory COVID-19 testing for four Cumberland Hall floors
The university also identified clusters of positive cases in several dorms, including Ellicott and Centreville halls.
Two College Park City Council seats will be contested in November elections
The election will be held Nov. 9 and eligible residents must register to vote by Oct. 10 through the Prince George’s County Board of Elections.
UMD’s LGBT Equity Center is now the LGBTQ+ Equity Center
Community members commended the change, calling it a pathway for more inclusivity on campus.
Some College Park areas to receive mosquito spraying to prevent spread of West Nile
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has released 10 other public notices of unscheduled mosquito sprayings in Prince George's County since mid-July.
Maryland Images returns to in-person campus tours starting this fall
Many Images tour guides say in-person tours will bring back the connection between students and guides.
‘Mad taco scientists in the kitchen’: Tacos A La Madre to open soon in College Park
After operating in a home kitchen and an inn, the restaurant is finally establishing its own location.