Maryland is suing the EPA for failing to regulate interstate pollution
The state is suing the EPA over failure to act on a petition mandating that power plants in five upwind states lower their emissions.
More cities in Prince George’s County are installing bike-share programs
Riverdale Park will join other Prince George’s County municipalities to install more bike-share locations and connect to the D.C. area.
“Our immigration system is broken”: panelists at UMD examine immigration policy
PLUMAS partnered with the Muslim Alliance for Social Change to hold the workshop.
UMD is expanding its on-campus composting program
This university now has more than 25 compost collection sites on the campus.
University of Maryland to receive $219.5 million donation — the largest in its history
About half of the gift will go toward need-based scholarships.
College Park City Council discusses future of Hollywood Streetscape Project
It’s estimated construction could begin on the Hollywood Streetscape in fall 2018 and be completed in six months.
UMD launches center to research diversity and inclusion issues in higher education
The center will be housed in the counseling, higher education, and special education department.
UMD celebrates College Park Academy’s opening in Riverdale Park
The charter school accepts students through a lottery system and provides college preparatory classes in a blended learning curriculum.
“She exuded kindness”: friends and family remember UMD student Maria Fisher
The freshman died Sunday morning after she was hit by an SUV while attempting to cross Route 1.
UMD is using the internet to collect healthy food for hurricane-affected areas
The drive began on Sept. 27 and will conclude during this university’s homecoming game versus Indiana on Oct. 28.