College Park City Council discusses options for rent subsidy pilot program A subcommittee report proposed that the city offer about 150 grants of $1,500 through the program. Eden Binder April 11, 2024
Prince George’s County Council passes bill to limit cannabis dispensary locations The bill establishes that cannabis dispensaries must be at least 1,000 feet away from other dispensaries and at least 2,000 feet away from liquor stores. Audrey Keefe April 11, 2024
2 UMD events hope to highlight sexual assault on campus The events, hosted during sexual assault awareness and prevention month, were intended to highlight the prevalence of sexual assault on campus. Freelance Reporter April 11, 2024
College Park City Council approves Rhode Island Avenue design improvements The improvements in Rhode Island Avenue's 7200 block are meant to act as traffic calming measures. Eden Binder April 10, 2024
Here’s a look at the bills Maryland legislators passed this session The Maryland General Assembly concluded its 2024 legislative session Monday night after passing hundreds of bills. Sam Gauntt April 10, 2024
Maryland legislators pass bill to aid recovery in Baltimore after bridge collapse The bill will provide economic assistance to people and businesses affected by the reduction in port activity. Sam Gauntt April 9, 2024
UMD announces new artificial intelligence institute The Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland will help educate students on AI, a campuswide email said. Lillian Glaros April 9, 2024
UMD to begin construction for new graduate student housing in Old Leonardtown The project aims to expand housing options for this university's graduate students, university president Darryll Pines said. Inaya Siddiqi April 9, 2024
Thousands of UMD community members watch 2024 solar eclipse This university's computer, mathematical and natural sciences college, astronomy department and Space Sciences Outreach Cooperative hosted the event. Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly April 9, 2024
UMD students advocate for clearer accessibility, accommodations regulations Accessibility and accommodations vary in support depending on the department. Sasha Allen April 9, 2024