College Park Starbucks employees unionize, fight for better working conditions
Workers at the Starbucks in the College Park Shopping Center unanimously voted to unionize in December.
UPDATED: Water restored in North Hill community dorms
A water main break repair left most North Hill residents without water overnight.
Proposed WMATA budget includes increased service, extended rail system operating hours
Students and community members say the budget proposal would make Metro more accessible and convenient.
Compass Coffee, Honey Pig Korean BBQ among College Park’s new restaurants in 2025
Chopt Creative Salad Company, Duck Donuts and Li Chun Café are expected to open in the coming weeks.
UMD shares guidance for interactions with federal immigration enforcement officers
The guidance comes after United States President Donald Trump signed 10 executive orders about immigration during his first week in office.
College Park hosts inaugural Lunar New Year celebration
The Lunar New Year, which began on Wednesday, is a 15-day celebration starting on the lunar calendar’s first new moon.
College Park City Council deputy student liaison to focus on public safety, transportation
Anna-Kaye McDonald became the deputy student liaison in November after former deputy liaison John Fahmy left midway through the fall semester.
USM could cut 400 jobs as state grapples with $3 billion deficit
University system chancellor Jay Perman addressed state lawmakers at multiple committee hearings this week about the proposed cut’s repercussions.
Prince George’s County youth figure skater killed in American Airlines crash
Olivia Ter was returning from the United States Figure Skating National Development Camp in Wichita, Kansas. She was 12 years old.
UMD announces new TerpAI chatbot
The university chatbot is powered by OpenAI as one of the various artificial intelligence services provided by the Division of Information Technology.