Slut for Yarn: UMD sophomore starts sustainable crochet business Anna Boyd's business sells crochet clothing and accessories through her Instagram page. Freelance Reporter April 12, 2022
‘Treat yourself’: A UMD student’s luxury cosmetic brand offers quality lashes, lip glosses Chery Cosmetics launched in September 2020, and now some customers say the quality — and Aiyana Chery's dedication — make the company stand out. Sofia Garay November 19, 2021
After going viral on TikTok, UMD student launches fashion brand sierrasinvogue The company sells custom handmade woven clothing, including pants, crewnecks and sweaters. Sofia Garay November 11, 2021
College towns should be protecting businesses like Bagel Place College Park and other college towns need to act before they lose their character. Anthony Liberatori November 9, 2021
WaterHole promotes health with fresh, cold-pressed juices in Mt. Rainier With not many local business in the Mt. Rainier community, locals flock to support WaterHole juice. Sofia Garay November 2, 2021
UMD opens center to support veteran entrepreneurs in the mid-Atlantic The center is a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Hannah Ziegler November 2, 2021
UMD students launch small businesses born out of pandemic hobbies The return to in-person sales has provided a long-awaited payoff for students who spent months of the pandemic perfecting their handmade crafts. Hannah Ziegler October 6, 2021
Ritchie’s Colombian Restaurant attracts locals with authentic cuisine The restaurant opened in September. Sofia Garay May 10, 2021
Locals have raised more than $12K to keep a Greenbelt cafe afloat The online auction features more than 150 items and has been up since Sept. 7. Anaya Truss-Williams September 22, 2020
College Park businesses, nonprofits received up to $40.8 million in loans amid COVID-19 The loans are from the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program. Rina Torchinsky July 14, 2020