Maryland could face up to $1.5 billion in additional budget cuts
The additional possible reductions are due to President Donald Trump’s proposed tax cuts and reduced federal funding for Medicaid.
UMD to close at 2 p.m. Tuesday due to inclement weather
College Park is under a Winter Storm Warning from 1 p.m. Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday, according to The Weather Channel.
Here’s how PGCPS officials are preparing for ICE officers in schools
PGCPS officials aim to educate community members about their immigration rights and reaffirm their commitment to making schools safe for students.
PGCPS faces $37 million budget deficit amid state, federal funding cuts
The school system will lose $77.6 million in federal funding for the next fiscal year due to the expiration of several grants issued under the American Rescue Plan.
UMD to begin construction for bike lanes project on Alumni Drive this summer
The planned improvements, which are fully funded, are part of this university’s mission to create a “complete street segment,” on Alumni Drive.
UMD students can earn free coffee in new cafe program
The project aims to encourage students to visit cafes on the edge of campus that don’t get as much foot traffic.
NCAA bans transgender athletes from women’s sports after Trump executive order
The decision, effective immediately, came one day after United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday.
Prince George’s County Executive candidates discuss education, public safety in debate
Twelve candidates are vying to fill the county executive seat after former county executive Angela Alsobrooks won November's U.S. Senate election.
University Senate discusses antisemitism and Islamophobia task force report
The report, which was published in November, recommended 10 initiatives to combat hate incidents and increase cultural and religious dialogue on campus.
College Park community members debate lowering city voting age to 16
The city hopes lowering the voting age will increase civic engagement with younger residents and create a more inclusive voting environment.