UMD SGA hosts campus accessibility audit for Disability Awareness Month
Attendees of the accessibility audit were encouraged to look for things that didn’t comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
College Park City Council considers installing permanent, AI-powered stop sign cameras
A pilot program, which ran from Sept. 3 to 23, installed stop sign cameras at nine intersections across the city.
Prince George’s County Council considers tying minimum wage to cost of living
The county could see a $15.45 to $15.60 minimum wage next year if the bill is implemented.
UMD Purple Line construction, two-way bike lanes lead to new safety measures
Both projects have raised some concerns among campus members about biker and pedestrian safety.
Prince George’s County leaders aim to curb domestic violence, support survivors
The county has seen nearly 1,000 domestic violence cases this year, a 13 percent increase from last year.
PGCPS to construct 8 new net-zero energy schools by 2028
Six buildings will be elementary schools and two will be pre-K through eighth grade academies.
Subway, Chick-fil-A to move to new locations in Stamp food court
Subway is taking over Saladworks’ location and Chick-fil-A will relocate to the space previously occupied by Roy Rogers.
Local leaders promote student election engagement at UMD event
The “Power to the Polls” event was co-hosted by this university’s Black Girls Vote student organization and the Student Success Leadership Council.
Hundreds of UMD community members gather to honor people killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023
This university’s Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace chapters hosted the “All Day For Palestine” event.
UMD community members gather at Hillel on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
More than 1,000 attendees sang, prayed and delivered speeches about people killed in Israel and the impact Hamas’ attack has had on students on campus.