College Park Towers scheduled to undergo significant redevelopment
Landmark Properties plans to redevelop the site into a new housing complex called The Mark at College Park.
Prince George’s County officials hope to limit illegal guns, pinpoint repeat offenders
The Prince George’s County Council’s gun violence study workgroup discussed recent initiatives to reduce gun violence across the county.
UMD community members promote students’ civil rights at event discussing Greek life
The event featured several speakers, including a university alum and former U.S. Representative Dennis Cardoza.
PGCPS officials discuss bus driver shortage, parental communication
Prince George’s County Public Schools is short nearly 200 bus drivers despite reducing the number of routes, according to PGCPS’ transportation director.
‘It was heartbreaking’: UMD students grieve hostages held by Hamas, killed in Gaza
Israeli forces on Sept. 1 recovered the bodies of six hostages taken by Hamas in its attack on Oct. 7 2023.
UMD president Darryll Pines denies plagiarism accusations
An article published Tuesday in The Daily Wire asserted Pines lifted portions of the papers from a website published in 1996.
Students for Justice in Palestine chapter sues UMD, USM for Oct. 7 event restrictions
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court of Maryland, said the defendants violated students’ First Amendment rights.
UMD annual Dubin Family Lecture welcomes Israeli writer Etgar Keret
The lecture, hosted at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, featured Keret, an influential writer and filmmaker known for his short stories.
College Park City Council discusses lowering voting age, mail-in voting for local elections
Less than 10 percent of registered voters in College Park are participating in local elections, according to city documents.
‘A world under glass’: UMD senior describes his international pinball career
Zach Parks is ranked 54th in the world for players who have achieved pro classification from the International Flipper Pinball Association.