Knox Box residents unable to renew leases due to rezoning
Amid construction of newer luxury apartments in the city and rezoning of land due to the Purple Line construction, the Knox Boxes will no longer be up for lease.
Prince George’s County Council debates two competing rental assistance bills
The bills both aim to create a rental assistance fund for lower-income county residents.
La Gente organization looks to connect UMD students passionate about Latino policy
The group felt motivated to start this organization after hearing a guest speaker from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus discuss Latino identity and issues that the community faces.
Creative placemaking minor sparks art, community building ambitions in College Park
Creative placemaking is the practice of using arts, culture and creativity to support “vibrant and sustainable” communities.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen opens in College Park
The Popeyes sits between the Stripe 3 Adidas shop and the College Park City Hall.
Maryland Senate passes bill enhancing protections for child sexual abuse victims
The Child Victims Act repeals the statute of limitations so child sexual abuse victims can sue their perpetrators whenever they are ready to come forward.
UMD education college proposes post-master’s certificate to train PGCPS counselors
The courses would teach counselors about U.S. immigration policy and the migration process.
Hysterics win big at SEE’s annual student comedy competition
Juniors Caleigh Larkin and Aileen Foley of the Hysterics comedy troupe brought home the top two prizes.
Maryland General Assembly introduces bill to create selection panel for PGCPS CEO search
The launched the school system’s first CEO search since 2019 after Monica Goldson announced her retirement in January.
USAS teach-in highlights continued calls for higher minimum wage, unionization at UMD
After successfully fighting to make the minimum wage for employees at this university $15 per hour, USAS has moved its focus to advocating for an increase to $22.65 per hour.