Latino tenants in Langley Park sue landlord over alleged unsanitary, hazardous conditions “The disparities in maintenance and capital investment between Arbor’s properties cannot be explained by non-racial factors,” the lawsuit reads. Amanda Hernández July 28, 2021
UMD students often turn to off-campus houses for affordability. But challenges persist. Students say the quality of the house usually doesn’t represent the amount they pay for. Clara Niel May 10, 2021
In a sea of pricey rentals, CHUM is a beacon of housing affordability for UMD students Some say the housing cooperative could shape what affordable housing looks like in College Park. Clara Niel April 8, 2021
UMD SGA members to gather data on student housing costs in College Park They hope the data will influence city decisions. Clara Niel February 5, 2021
College Park Council discusses pricing, flooding concerns with new Knox Road apartments A detailed site plan will follow the preliminary plans soon, according to the city planning director. Clara Niel December 2, 2020
As CDC eviction moratorium ends, local organizations fear for what’s next These organizations have already witnessed the toll that the pandemic is taking on families struggling to make rent. Joelle Anselmo December 1, 2020
UMD study finds COVID-19 is highest in DC’s Black communities and low-income areas UMD researchers conducted a comprehensive study about how aspects of the built and social environments play a role in COVID-19 transmission in the city. Chloe Goldberg November 20, 2020
UMD freshmen living at home debate coming to the campus in the spring "All I want to do is be on campus." Freelance Reporter November 17, 2020
UMD students weigh returning to campus for spring semester Provost Mary Ann Rankin wrote in a campuswide email that the spring semester would still be conducted in a hybrid fashion. Joelle Anselmo November 10, 2020
Amid the pandemic’s uncertainty, UMD students are already looking for next year’s housing Many students are weighing their options before signing a year-long lease. Freelance Reporter October 26, 2020