College Park City Council votes to approve purchasing a local swim club The council will vote on an ordinance to approve the property for public use on Oct. 24. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Department of Energy selects UMD team for 2017 Solar Decathlon The biennial competition challenges student-led teams from across the globe to create solar-powered homes. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
“Keep the faith”: U.S. Rep. John Lewis speaks to UMD community The civil rights movement icon came to the Memorial Chapel to discuss his book and racial issues in the United States. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
New UMD initiative seeks to address diversity issues, open campus dialogue The Maryland Dialogues on Diversity and Community, which the University of Maryland announced Monday in an email to the student body, seek to draw members of the university into conversation. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Fat Pete’s BBQ restaurant to open this spring The establishment will feature a smoker the size of a “hockey Zamboni.” DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Hogan announces scholarships for students who graduate high school in 3 years Students who qualify could receive a college scholarship worth up to $6,000. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
Prince George’s county police respond to flipped car on Guilford Drive The accident is still under investigation. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
DOTS expands bus service to and from Courtyards The new schedule says a bus will arrive every 10 minutes on weekdays. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park City Council votes to remove exemption areas for student surcharge fee The vote will also add exemption areas for multi-family housing in the city. DBK Admin December 31, 0999
College Park City Council discusses future of Hollywood Streetscape Project It’s estimated construction could begin on the Hollywood Streetscape in fall 2018 and be completed in six months. DBK Admin December 31, 0999