UMD grad students, faculty testify for collective bargaining rights across USM
Collective bargaining rights would allow graduate assistants to unionize and negotiate working conditions such as hours, pay and leave.
At heated hearing, UMD grad students fight again for unionization rights
“I don’t think we need to keep waiting,” one student said.
Maryland bill that would’ve allowed minors to consent to vaccination fails
It would have allowed "mature" 16-year-olds to consent without parental permission.
“Our son’s legacy”: Parents of Richard Collins take to Annapolis to back hate crime bills
The bills would amend Maryland’s hate crime statute to include crimes that are partially hate-based.
A Maryland bill would require colleges to develop plans for making voting accessible
UMD community members are among those lobbying for the legislation.
After heated debate, College Park City Council approves changes to trash collection rules
About ten residents spoke up regarding the ordinances.
UMD grad students again take to Annapolis to fight for collective bargaining rights
Lawmakers heard arguments for and against the bill on Tuesday.
College Park man accused of trespassing in Knox Road apartment wearing only a towel
Eric Tata is facing burglary, trespassing and peeping Tom charges.
Sean Urbanski will face hate crime charges in Richard Collins’ killing, judge rules
He also ruled that evidence from Urbanski's phone is admissible in trial.
Judge postpones hearing on “inflammatory” evidence in Sean Urbanski trial
Urbanski, who is accused of killing Richard Collins, didn't show for the hearing.