Prince George’s County group suggests policy changes, victim support to stop gun violence
The county had the second highest number of firearm-related deaths in Maryland between January 2015 and September 2025.
Gov. Wes Moore starts Maryland redistricting efforts amid national voter map battle
As midterm elections approach, U.S. President Donald Trump is tactfully trying to avoid Democrats gaining at least three more seats in Congress.
16, 17-year-olds vote in College Park election for first time in city history
Six voters under the age of 18 participated in the first election after the city extended voting eligibility to those 16 and older in April.
UMD student creates mental health brand, publishes self-reflection journal with her mother
Senior management major Ella Macduff and her mother spent an eight hour trip to this university 2023 opening up about their personal struggles.
Gov. Wes Moore announces $62M for SNAP benefits
The funding comes after the federal government shutdown, now on day 35, froze SNAP benefits.
Maryland union members attend USM Board of Regents meeting to support workers’ rights
The push comes after university system Chancellor Jay Perman in September said government funding cuts are harming public universities and could lead to layoffs.
As Six Flags’ Maryland location closes shop, longtime visitors say goodbye
The park’s parent company, which manages more than 40 amusement parks across North America, announced it would close the sole Maryland location in May.
Here’s where to get free food assistance in Prince George’s County
Federal judges ruled that Trump must preserve SNAP funding after the federal government initially paused the distribution of benefits effective Nov. 1.
UMD announces new fundraising campaign to raise $2.5B
The new initiative is starting off with $943 million in funding that this university has raised since November 2021.
UMD public policy school launches new global, foreign policy major
The interdisciplinary major aims to teach students about global challenges like conflict, migration and pandemics.