Mayoral candidate, landlord Tom Chen has had over 70 violations on College Park properties Most Prince George’s County landlords have no code violations, the president of the county property owners association said. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD’s Physics Welding Shop will become a new creative space for students The MakerSpace will be the 12th on the campus. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Looking at the candidates in College Park’s 2017 election It’s the second time in more than 20 years the four district races and the mayoral race are all contested. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD student groups are working to get a location and funding for a Latinx cultural center The center, which was among the 64 demands released by ProtectUMD last year, could still be years away. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
UMD, College Park officials discuss benefits of Purple Line Projected advantages for the city include decreased traffic on Route 1 and urbanization. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
DOTS allows UMD students to challenge parking tickets via Skype DOTS expects to allow about 20 students to use this service every week. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Leo Van Munching Jr., UMD alumnus and benefactor, dies at 89 He is the namesake of Van Munching Hall and was president of the importing company that held the Heineken and Amstel Light beer franchises. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
RHA approves increase for room fees and parking permits The RHA approved several budget proposals to increase the cost of parking permits and student meal plans. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
SGA passes resolution to revive 2012 syllabus bill The 2012 bill says class syllabi should be available online at the time of registration. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Terp Thon’s Day of Miracles raises more than $100,000, breaks record The student organization decided to up the ante after “crushing” their $15,000 goal last year. DBK Admin December 31, 0999