UMD students can earn free coffee in new cafe program
The project aims to encourage students to visit cafes on the edge of campus that don’t get as much foot traffic.
NCAA bans transgender athletes from women’s sports after Trump executive order
The decision, effective immediately, came one day after United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday.
Prince George’s County Executive candidates discuss education, public safety in debate
Twelve candidates are vying to fill the county executive seat after former county executive Angela Alsobrooks won November's U.S. Senate election.
University Senate discusses antisemitism and Islamophobia task force report
The report, which was published in November, recommended 10 initiatives to combat hate incidents and increase cultural and religious dialogue on campus.
College Park community members debate lowering city voting age to 16
The city hopes lowering the voting age will increase civic engagement with younger residents and create a more inclusive voting environment.
National uncertainty, $3 billion deficit headline Wes Moore’s State of State address
Moore aims to reduce Maryland's budget deficit by focusing on increasing the state’s economic competitiveness.
College Park City Council approves $50,000 grant to build preschool playground
The playground at Monarch Preschool has been awaiting construction since 2021, the preschool’s director Krissie Taylor said.
Trump signs order aiming to ban trans women, girls from women’s sports
The order requires all executive departments and agencies to review grants for educational programs and revoke funding if they fail to comply.
UMD to open at 10 a.m. Thursday due to inclement weather
College Park is under a Winter Weather Advisory from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday, according to The Weather Channel.
College Park MOM’s Organic Market employees reach settlement in unfair labor lawsuit
The more than $17,000 settlement will be used to compensate 74 employees who were denied pay increases for weekend and holiday hours.