Maryland General Assembly bill could ban sports betting on college campuses
The bill would establish a digital boundary around Maryland campuses that restricts access to gambling platforms such as FanDuel.
UMD president Darryll Pines gives updates on campus facilities plan in State of the Campus address
Pines highlighted the recently-finalized Campus Facilities Plan and a new chemistry building opening this spring.
MOM’s Organic Market employees accuse CEO of unfair labor practices at UMD lecture
In a Q&A session after the presentation, several College Park MOM’s union members called out the company’s treatment of union employees.
College Park could soon have a new community garden
The garden would be located in Davis Field and the Hollywood Community Garden, which city staff said needs upgrades.
Restorative Justice Commission seeks to rename local sites to honor Lakeland heritage
The commission was established in 2022 with the goal of reckoning with the city’s history and restoring the Lakeland neighborhood.
College Park City Council considers loosening eligibility for rent subsidy program
The city council discussed adding income-based qualifications for any household in the city below 40 percent or 60 percent of the area median income.
2 micromobility vehicles catch on fire at UMD
The fires, involving an e-scooter and an e-skateboard, took place two days apart.
Abel Amene hopes to focus on transportation, food insecurity in new UMD SGA role
On Feb. 21, the 38-year-old Ethiopian native was appointed as a representative for this university’s Student Government Association.
Dozens testify for Maryland General Assembly resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
The resolution would express the legislature’s support for a ceasefire to the state’s congressional delegation.
Controversy over Hollywood farmers market decision sparks conversations on local markets
College Park also houses the University of Maryland Farmers Market and College Park Farmers Market near Paint Branch Parkway.