Maryland bill aims to fix “archaic” USM workers unionization system
Currently, most workers can't directly negotiate with the Board of Regents.
Startup that offers free online cybersecurity courses will move to College Park
Cybrary will initially set up shop in the Discovery District and later relocate to River Road
New UMD graduate housing could be coming to College Park
The proposed housing development would be located near the Hillel Center.
USM Regents chairwoman backs legislation to reform the board
Linda Gooden expressed her support for bills that would expand the board’s membership.
UMD RHA backs alternative funding recommendations for DOTS’ budget
One idea was to hike parking rates for employees who make over $150,000.
College Park will rent space from UMD during new City Hall construction
Construction on the $30 million project is expected to begin in January and will last more than two years.
UMD student and her mother offer “melanin-rich” history for Black History Month
Radiance and Barbara Talley highlighted everything from melanocyte cells to the invention of potato chips.
College Park City Council approves $3 million contract for City Hall construction manager
The project is expected to cost as much as $30.5 million.
Lidl aims to make grocery shopping affordable in College Park
The German discount grocery chain is set to open a new location on Route 1.
Maryland lawmakers set to approve name change for UMUC
The online university could be renamed the University of Maryland Global Campus.