Facing a shortage of PPE, local medical professionals stress as COVID-19 spreads
Patients are worried, and so are the professionals.
Small businesses in College Park struggle through coronavirus pandemic
The Board and Brew and Vigilante Coffee are among the small businesses hit hard so far.
College Park City Council will move forward on city hall project
The council passed two ordinances related to the project 7-1 on Tuesday.
UMD extends move out deadline for students in dorms until May 15
Students initially had to move out by April 5.
College Park City Council conferences virtually amid coronavirus pandemic
It's part of the city’s latest efforts to encourage “social distancing” to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
This UMD student created solar-powered phone charging equipment for umbrellas
Five umbrellas will be equipped with solar-powered charging technology by April.
“Preparing for the worst”: College Park City Council discusses plans to meet remotely
The council's Tuesday meeting came shortly after the University of Maryland announced it would be extending spring break by a week and moving classes online for at least two weeks.
After heated debate in College Park, Prince George’s County halts tree work
The “tree trimming” project was an attempt to increase safety measures for pilots flying at night, the airport's manager said.
Suspended study abroad programs leave UMD students in limbo amid coronavirus outbreak
UMD suspended study abroad programs in China, Italy and South Korea this semester.
Local schools to bolster programs, add new tech with grants from College Park City Council
Paint Branch Elementary School, Hollywood Elementary School and Greenbelt Middle School all received $8,000 checks at Tuesday's City Council meeting.