College Park’s Applebee’s has shut its doors
Slices, Pizza Mart, Kapnos Taverna and Rugged Wearhouse have also closed in recent months.
UMD graduate assistants say they’re often blindsided by mandatory fees
Assistantships cover standard tuition, but not fees.
Six University of Maryland buildings lost water on Thursday thanks to a water main break
Water was restored to all of the buildings by early Thursday night.
College Park’s city manager received a contract renewal after a successful first year
Somers moved to College Park from Oregon in September 2015.
A U.S. district judge has decided to stall Purple Line construction — again
Construction will be delayed until Metro ridership studies are completed.
UMD Senate backs Loh’s retirement, calls to change Board of Regents appointment process
Students have “clearly stated that they want [Loh] to honor his commitment to retire,” one representative said.
Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin elected to third term
He defeated his Republican challenger, Tony Campbell.
Frederick Douglass was a slave at Wye House. A UMD exhibit gives a look into life there.
University of Maryland archaeologists sought to find evidence of how slaves influenced Maryland culture.
A week before midterms, Maryland politicians weigh in on UMD football fallout
President Loh will retire in June, while the football coach and athletic director remain.