Prince George’s County Council discusses bill to support Black-owned businesses
The legislation would define and add “African American Business Enterprises” to the Prince George's County Business Expansion and Start-Up Grant Program.
Maryland could soon be the ninth state to offer universal free school meals
Currently, eight states in the country provide free school meals for all students without taking their socioeconomic background into account.
UMD students call for end to violence in southern Gaza at demonstration
Tuesday’s demonstration also included calls for this university to divest from certain corporations.
UMD panel highlights people of color in agriculture, sustainability
The event was part of this university's celebration of Black Climate Week, a part of Black History Month that those at the forefront of climate solutions.
Maryland General Assembly discusses bill to legalize medical aid in dying
The End-of-Life Option Act comes amid national conversations about legalizing medical aid in dying.
College Park City Council decides vacancy tax subcommittee’s initial responsibilities
City staff proposed that the phase one subcommittee have one voting member from each of the city’s five districts.
College Park City Council considers temporarily closing Hollywood Farmers Market
Many College Park residents strongly oppose a pause to the market’s operations, according to Mayor Fazlul Kabir.
UMD entomology department set to study rare cicada emergence
Faculty in the University of Maryland’s entomology department plan to study two cicada broods this spring.
Hate bias incidents underscore racial disparities between UMD RAs, residents
Black students only make up 13 percent of this university’s undergraduate population but make up 41 percent of all resident assistants.
Local officials say Campus Drive bike lane intersection poses danger to community
The lane’s design makes it possible for bike wheels to get caught in the track’s grooves, which could cause accidents.