An F-16 fighter jet crashed in PG County, forcing the pilot to eject The plane crashed about six miles away from Joint Base Andrews. Michael Brice-Saddler April 5, 2017
Police charge UMD student after seizing 375 THC cartridges from College Park home Prince George’s County Police tracked a suspicious package to the address and searched the home on March 28. Christine Condon April 5, 2017
SHA, utility companies are preparing for Route 1 construction in 2018 The Route 1 construction will add bike lanes and a landscaped median. Alex Carolan April 5, 2017
College Park and UMD begin prep for new child care center following council approval The council voted to approve the new facility on Calvert Road on March 28. Alex Carolan April 5, 2017
DOTS will offer a new shuttle, free bikes and discounted parking during Metro closures The College Park and Greenbelt Metro stations will both close for SafeTrack repairs in April. Julia Heimlich April 5, 2017
College Park City Council will consider a new constituent mail system Council members want to ensure every resident letter seeking a response receives one. Laura Spitalniak April 5, 2017
Prince George’s County’s first Whole Foods is opening on Route 1 next week The supermarket will bring a new grocery option to the University of Maryland area. Carly Kempler April 5, 2017
A new cafe in H.J. Patterson offers a Ramen bar, sushi and specialty teas The new cafe opened in the building’s renovated wing last week. Angela Jacob April 5, 2017
“Reclaim this campus for them”: UMD students support sexual assault survivors at sit-in Dozens of students spoke out and shared their experiences with sexual assault during the 10-hour sit-in on McKeldin Mall. Natalie Schwartz April 4, 2017
NASA signs $87.5M agreement with UMD and other schools to continue space science research The new agreement builds off a previous 10-year partnership. Carrie Snurr April 4, 2017