UMD extends move out deadline for students in dorms until May 15 Students initially had to move out by April 5. Kanika Mehra March 23, 2020
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. Angela Mecca March 18, 2020
This UMD student created solar-powered phone charging equipment for umbrellas Five umbrellas will be equipped with solar-powered charging technology by April. Clara Longo de Freitas March 12, 2020
“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. Angela Mecca March 11, 2020
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. Angela Mecca March 10, 2020
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. Eric Neugeboren March 6, 2020
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. Angela Mecca March 3, 2020
North College Park’s Sunnyside neighborhood is getting a new playground The lot on which the park will sit has been empty since residents donated it to the city in 1999. Jonathan Tercasio February 26, 2020
Construction on Marriott by the College Park metro station could start this year The hotel will replace a county-owned parking lot. Jonathan Tercasio February 24, 2020
Meet the two UMD researchers working to understand US-based terrorism The two researchers won a $1.5 million grant to investigate how terrorists are created and rehabilitated. Clara Longo de Freitas February 17, 2020