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.
Community members offer rides, lodging and more to UMD students in need amid pandemic
Twenty-four people signed up to help students in need.
Maryland General Assembly passes hate crime bill in honor of Richard Collins
The bill still requires Gov. Larry Hogan's signature.
Worker at a building in UMD’s Discovery District tests negative for coronavirus
So far, 37 Marylanders have tested positive, including 10 in Prince George’s County.
Hogan orders Maryland bars, restaurants to close as coronavirus spreads
Drive-thru and food delivery services will continue to operate, he said.
Maryland General Assembly will adjourn Wednesday until end of May
The announcement comes as the governor closed the state's casinos, racetracks and simulcast betting facilities indefinitely.
UMD suspends all remaining spring study abroad programs
The university suspended programs in Italy, China and South Korea earlier this semester.
College Park council cancels array of community events due to coronavirus
“The whole point of a public health issue is not to bring everybody together."
Peace Corps ranks UMD fourth for volunteer production, jumping ahead six places
This university has ranked since 2011, and jumped six places from last year.
This UMD student created solar-powered phone charging equipment for umbrellas
Five umbrellas will be equipped with solar-powered charging technology by April.