College Park City Council approves $7.3 million contract to renovate Duvall Field Although all of the council members approved the new contract on Tuesday, some raised concerns about the project’s $1.7 million cost increase. Irit Skulnik 3 days ago
Prince George’s County Council considers tying minimum wage to cost of living The county could see a $15.45 to $15.60 minimum wage next year if the bill is implemented. Audrey Keefe October 11, 2024
CPI-based rent caps are our only chance at keeping College Park affordable Before rising rents kill our spirits, College Park must ditch band-aid solutions to the local housing crisis. Joey Barke March 7, 2024
To encourage student research, UMD must provide opportunities beyond a $22 wage If the University of Maryland wants to increase its prestige, student researchers must be empowered to excel. Joey Barke December 5, 2023
UMD employees ask for higher raises to support cost of living University employees said they are struggling to support themselves and their families. Sasha Allen November 21, 2023
The sky’s the limit: we don’t need a debt ceiling The debt ceiling’s existence threatens the very financial stability it was created to protect. Kyra Freeman May 2, 2023
Democrats must capitalize on unified government and raise minimum wage with inflation Adjusting minimum wage to inflation is not partisan. It’s something Maryland needs now. Dhruvak Mirani March 8, 2023
UMD RHA was right to vote for raised room and board fees UMD RHA represents the student body's thoughts in raising fees for employee salaries. Ravi Panguluri December 5, 2022
UMD faculty, staff to receive 4.5% cost of living adjustment The increase will go into effect in November. Eric Neugeboren October 2, 2022
Economic growth is unsustainable — now is the time to learn how to adapt Coronavirus or not, degrowth is coming. Max Foley-Keene March 29, 2020