Fred Price Jr. wins Prince George’s County Council District 5 Republican primary
The Marine Corps veteran ran unopposed for the nomination. The general election for the District 5 seat will take place on June 3.
Voters flock to polls for Prince George’s County Executive primary special election
Residents considered a wide variety of issues when casting their votes, including education, transportation and senior citizen care.
2025 special election: Live updates on the Prince George’s County Council District 5 race
Five Democrats and one Republican are competing for the vacant District 5 County Council seat.
2025 special election: Live updates on the Prince George’s County Executive race
Eight Democrats and three Republicans are running for the seat after Angela Alsobrooks resigned as county executive in December.
UMD alum sworn in as interim Maryland U.S. attorney
Kelly O. Hayes is the third woman to lead Maryland’s U.S. attorney’s office and is the first woman to hold the top role since 2001.
More than 100 people testify on Maryland bills to strengthen state’s energy grid
The three energy bills aim to strengthen Maryland’s energy grid and shift away from the state's reliance on fossil fuels.
Here’s how to vote in the College Park City Council special election
Residents can vote in person at College Park City Hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
UMD Carillon Communities program to cut enrollment by more than 65% this fall
Carillon Communities is a one-year living-learning program for first-year students that aims to foster problem-solving and collaborative skills development.
Hundreds gather to celebrate Native American culture at annual UMD powwow
The powwow featured more than 10 Native American dance and music performances and booths selling traditional clothing and jewelry.
Renowned linguist discusses recent trends in human dialect, language at UMD talk
The Maryland Language Science Center hosted John McWhorter’s “Why Most Humans Talk in Two or More Ways” event, which was held in Stamp Student Union.