Hyattsville City Council, residents discuss alternative names for Magruder Park The Hyattsville City Council is considering renaming the park after David Driskell, a former University of Maryland professor and renowned artist. Khushboo Rathore April 7, 2021
UMD Student Affairs VP Patty Perillo talks vaccine distribution, fall plans at RHA meeting The Maryland Attorney General ruled the university could not mandate the vaccines because they were released under emergency use authorization. Christine Zhu April 7, 2021
Police pursued a group of young people through College Park after reported attempted theft Prince George’s County, Metro Transit and University of Maryland police all responded to the incident. Zoe Pierce April 7, 2021
College Park Parkrun garners community engagement despite adjustments amid pandemic About 200 people participate in the weekly event as part of the city's parkrun program. Freelance Reporter April 6, 2021
Socially distanced egg hunt brings sense of normalcy back to Easter The event was held on Saturday, April 3, by the Berwyn District Civic Association. Freelance Reporter April 5, 2021
Marylanders 16 and older to be eligible for COVID vaccine at mass sites starting Tuesday Marylanders 16 and older can receive a vaccine at any provider by April 12. Matt McDonald April 5, 2021
UMD loosens COVID-19 restrictions in dorms Students in dorms can now host guests and eat in lounges. Eric Neugeboren April 5, 2021
UMD lifts yearlong hiring freeze on critical and essential faculty and staff It may take several years to address the long-term financial prospects prompted by COVID-19. Clara Longo de Freitas April 2, 2021
A community COVID-19 testing site will open in Landover on Saturday The site will be open for walk-in appointments. Shifra Dayak April 2, 2021
UMD to begin offering COVID-19 shots to employees facing barriers to vaccination next week The university will also loosen several coronavirus-related restrictions next week. Eric Neugeboren April 2, 2021