College Park City Council OKs Hollywood Gateway Park after years of delays The city bought the land in the 4700 block of Edgewood Road in 2008, and approved the park plan July 4. Jack Roscoe July 19, 2017
UMD’s new chief diversity officer was on his own search committee, but he didn’t pick himself While Roger Worthington was on the search committee, the group selected three other candidates as finalists before university officials ultimately picked him. Christine Condon July 19, 2017
A former UMD student launched a business to prevent hangovers The dietary supplement includes B-vitamins, minerals and electrolytes, among other ingredients. Freelance Reporter July 18, 2017
After a UMD student’s death, friends and family are creating a scholarship in his honor After former student Mason Jayne died in a car accident on May 26, friends and family will hold a philanthropy event to promote safe driving. Angela Jacob July 18, 2017
UMD names its new university relations vice president Jacqueline Lewis, the University of Iowa Foundation’s senior vice president for development, will assume her new role in August. Natalie Schwartz July 18, 2017
UMD student Sean Urbanski indicted in murder of Richard Collins Sean Urbanski was charged with first and second-degree murder, as well first-degree assault. Natalie Schwartz July 13, 2017
Sen. Bernie Sanders will endorse Ben Jealous for Maryland governor Thursday Sanders and Our Revolution will announce their endorsement Thursday morning at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Leah Brennan July 13, 2017
The University of Maryland names new associate vice president Joel Seligman is currently the associate vice president and chief communications officer at the University of New Hampshire. Christine Condon July 12, 2017
College Park’s latest pizza place is open for business Lotsa Pizza is planning another $3 pizza event in August, after most students return to the campus. Jack Roscoe July 12, 2017
College Park residents clash over proposal to let non-citizens vote in city elections If the amendment passes, non-citizens would be able to vote in the November 2017 elections. Kyle Rempfer July 12, 2017