UMD DOTS, student organizations transform parking spaces for sustainability initiative
Artists, urbanists and environmentalists were invited to reimagine parking spaces for different environmentally friendly uses.
College Park City Council considers funding elementary school tutoring program
The city’s education advisory committee recommended the council pay $40,000 to implement the Amplify Tutoring-led reading program.
UMD RHA hopes to create inclusive dorm communities, bolster student turnout
Several RHA executive board members said many students feel disconnected from the broader campus community.
UMD GSG members plan to focus on food insecurity, student fees
Varaa Kukreti will serve as the 2024-25 GSG president and Divon Pender will serve as the organization’s legislative affairs vice president.
Angela Alsobrooks allegedly saved thousands of dollars from improper tax exemptions
For more than a decade, Alsobrooks claimed the homestead tax exemption for two properties in Washington, D.C., and Maryland, CNN reported.
College Park Towers scheduled to undergo significant redevelopment
Landmark Properties plans to redevelop the site into a new housing complex called The Mark at College Park.
Prince George’s County officials hope to limit illegal guns, pinpoint repeat offenders
The Prince George’s County Council’s gun violence study workgroup discussed recent initiatives to reduce gun violence across the county.
UMD community members promote students’ civil rights at event discussing Greek life
The event featured several speakers, including a university alum and former U.S. Representative Dennis Cardoza.
PGCPS officials discuss bus driver shortage, parental communication
Prince George’s County Public Schools is short nearly 200 bus drivers despite reducing the number of routes, according to PGCPS’ transportation director.
‘It was heartbreaking’: UMD students grieve hostages held by Hamas, killed in Gaza
Israeli forces on Sept. 1 recovered the bodies of six hostages taken by Hamas in its attack on Oct. 7 2023.