UMD event aims to reconcile relationships between community, law enforcement “Blessings of the Badge” was part of a nationwide initiative known as Faith & Blue Weekend, and has been held annually since 2021 at this university. Freelance Reporter October 9, 2023
‘Every Child Matters’: UMD native, indigenous student group decries residential schools The fundraiser recognized Canada’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation — also known as ‘Orange Shirt Day.’ Natalie Weger October 9, 2023
UMD employees seek more remote working options, specific telework policies Supervisors have ultimate discretion to approve or deny telework for their employees. Sasha Allen October 8, 2023
Food delivery robots could soon come to UMD If Starship establishes a partnership with this university, the robot would deliver food ordered by students via the GrubHub app. Lillian Glaros October 6, 2023
UMD community hosts event series to recognize Mental Health Awareness Week The Mental Health Awareness Week events, which began Monday and run through Friday, include plant decorating and a self-care fair. Freelance Reporter October 6, 2023
College Park businesses could receive up to $200K through business retention fund The fund's goal is to help businesses who wish to stay in the city, College Park’s economic development director said. Eden Binder October 5, 2023
UMD students, local politicians gather for women’s empowerment event The politicians, all from Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, shared their leadership stories. Freelance Reporter October 5, 2023
UMD bus crash on Route 1 leaves dozens injured The Prince George’s County Police Department and the University of Maryland Police Department are investigating the cause of the crash. Natalie Weger October 4, 2023
Proposed development could displace 3 College Park restaurants Developers presented a detailed site plan to the College Park City Council Tuesday for a proposed apartment building and retail space called Terrapin House. Eden Binder October 4, 2023
‘We are sitting ducks’: PGCPS bus drivers say they feel unsafe Drivers in the county are tripling or quadrupling their runs in order to cover for the bus driver shortage in PGCPS. Sasha Allen October 4, 2023