Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has artistic ties to the University of Maryland
The newly confirmed education secretary has sparked protests nationwide.
UMD SGA passes a resolution urging administrators to declare this university a sanctuary campus
The resolution vote was nearly unanimous, with only one dissenting vote.
College Park is working on making crosswalks safer for bikers and pedestrians
Some city officials are concerned, however, that state highway rules could prevent these measures.
A new bill will allow Maryland’s attorney general to sue the Trump administration
The bill will take effect without Gov. Larry Hogan’s signature.
UMD RHA calls on DOTS to assess environmental impact before building parking garage
DOTS had proposed a 600-space garage earlier this semester to address parking shortages on the campus.
The College Park City Council voted to support DACA and condemn Trump’s travel ban
One councilman called supporting DACA “the right thing to do.”
UMD alum and ‘The Wire’ creator David Simon held a fundraiser against Trump’s travel ban
The “Night of Support” event raised about $50,000 for the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland.
Another Chick-fil-A is coming to College Park – maybe
The proposed restaurant would be located across from Rita’s on Route 1.
Amazon’s new pickup location under Terrapin Row will open Wednesday
The retail store will be located under Building A of the apartment complex.