University Police respond to trespassing, weapons violation, vandalism
This week in crime.
UMPD fires aide after he shares controversial meme about black people and police
“If we really wanted you dead all we’d have to do is stop patrolling your neighborhoods and wait,” the meme said.
UMD Police completes Courtyards pepper spray investigation, to announce results
In advance of the public release, UMPD will hold a briefing on background and pre-screening of footage for media.
Three UMD students robbed while playing Pokemon Go
At least two incidents involved a handgun.
UMD kicked Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity off campus a decade ago. Now it’s back.
“Sammy” is returning this fall.
Berwyn Bridge reopens after “an exercise of patience”
The bridge collapsed after a collision in April 2015.
College Park’s Vigilante Coffee expected to open later this month
The cafe’s grand opening is planned for March 26.
Leaders announce groundbreaking of apartment building project
The building has been under construction since December 2015.
Affordable Care Act lifts financial burden for college students and graduates, study finds
Young adults can remain on their parents’ health insurance plan until they’re 26, an expansion that has led to a 46 percent reduction in their likelihood of having “catastrophic costs.”
UMD’s Division of Information Technology plans to move this summer
The DIT will be moving to College Park’s Discovery District.