Maryland General Assembly introduces bill to create selection panel for PGCPS CEO search
The launched the school system’s first CEO search since 2019 after Monica Goldson announced her retirement in January.
USAS teach-in highlights continued calls for higher minimum wage, unionization at UMD
After successfully fighting to make the minimum wage for employees at this university $15 per hour, USAS has moved its focus to advocating for an increase to $22.65 per hour.
Target on Route 1 to close in May
Factors leading to the closure of the College Park location included difficult parking, a lack of foot traffic and proximity to other, larger Targets.
College Park restorative justice commission discusses goals, progress in one-year update
The commission was formed with a focus on the city, but consultants are pushing for the commission to focus on Lakelanders themselves.
Maryland General Assembly advances Wes Moore’s policy priorities as bill deadlines near
Moore's legislative priorities include expediting the process of raising minimum wage in the state, supporting veterans and creating a service year option.
UMD Asian American studies program holds town hall about creating major
The town hall meeting was part of an ongoing process to expand Asian American studies at this university, which dates back to the late 1990s.
PGCPS creates survey system, equity dashboard to highlight achievement gaps
The initiative is a key part of the county’s “Transformation 2026” strategic plan, a roadmap developed in 2021 to close the achievement gap within a five-year period.
Maryland House of Delegates passes bill creating legal framework for recreational cannabis
The bill prioritizes creating business opportunities for communities most impacted by cannabis criminalization.
UMD Native American powwow returns to campus after three-year hiatus
The event included about 40 traditional dancers, who hailed from states as far as Montana, and about 15 other artists who sang and played the drums.
Prince George’s officials continue advocacy for FBI relocation to Greenbelt
The meeting comes after growing calls from Prince George’s County leaders to relocate the FBI headquarters to Prince George’s County instead of Fairfax County, Virginia.