Maryland General Assembly bill could ban sports betting on college campuses The bill would establish a digital boundary around Maryland campuses that restricts access to gambling platforms such as FanDuel. Sam Gauntt March 7, 2024
UMD president Darryll Pines gives updates on campus facilities plan in State of the Campus address Pines highlighted the recently-finalized Campus Facilities Plan and a new chemistry building opening this spring. Marijke Friedman March 7, 2024
MOM’s Organic Market employees accuse CEO of unfair labor practices at UMD lecture In a Q&A session after the presentation, several College Park MOM’s union members called out the company’s treatment of union employees. Freelance Reporter March 7, 2024
College Park could soon have a new community garden The garden would be located in Davis Field and the Hollywood Community Garden, which city staff said needs upgrades. Katharine Wilson March 7, 2024
Restorative Justice Commission seeks to rename local sites to honor Lakeland heritage The commission was established in 2022 with the goal of reckoning with the city’s history and restoring the Lakeland neighborhood. Eden Binder March 6, 2024
College Park City Council considers loosening eligibility for rent subsidy program The city council discussed adding income-based qualifications for any household in the city below 40 percent or 60 percent of the area median income. Eden Binder March 6, 2024
2 micromobility vehicles catch on fire at UMD The fires, involving an e-scooter and an e-skateboard, took place two days apart. Bridget Byrne March 6, 2024
Abel Amene hopes to focus on transportation, food insecurity in new UMD SGA role On Feb. 21, the 38-year-old Ethiopian native was appointed as a representative for this university’s Student Government Association. Lillian Glaros March 6, 2024
Dozens testify for Maryland General Assembly resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza The resolution would express the legislature’s support for a ceasefire to the state’s congressional delegation. Sam Gauntt March 5, 2024
Controversy over Hollywood farmers market decision sparks conversations on local markets College Park also houses the University of Maryland Farmers Market and College Park Farmers Market near Paint Branch Parkway. Eden Binder March 5, 2024