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. Katharine Wilson February 5, 2025
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. Nicole Pilsbury February 5, 2025
UPDATED: Water restored in North Hill community dorms A water main break repair left most North Hill residents without water overnight. Stella Canino February 4, 2025
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. Lillian Glaros February 4, 2025
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. Keira Hardesty February 4, 2025
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. Sanya Wason February 3, 2025
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. Sanya Wason February 3, 2025
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. Pera Onal February 3, 2025
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. Oliver Mack February 3, 2025
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. Sanya Wason January 31, 2025