Rafael Lorente named dean of UMD journalism school
By Braden Hamelin Rafael Lorente has been named dean of the University of Maryland’s (UMD) Philip Merrill College of Journalism….
UMD becomes Bee Campus Affiliate
By Alice Carlson and Nancy Welch In April, the University of Maryland (UMD) joined a host of other universities across…
Former basketball player overcomes major injury to graduate from UMD
By Chris McManes Damon Brooks Jr. is a model of resolve, perseverance and resilience. For the past 11 years he…
Meet Mayor Fazlul Kabir
by Julia Kyles A few days after his May 16 inauguration, Mayor Fazlul Kabir woke up at 5:30 a.m., attended…
Update: Sentinel Swamp Sanctuary
By Kathy Bryant Biohabitats Inc., a Baltimore-based company that specializes in ecological restoration, has completed an initial survey of the…
College Park Wild: Turtles all the way down
By Rick Borchelt Testudo, the half-ton bronze University of Maryland mascot outside McKeldin Library, isn’t going on walkabout anytime soon…
Be Well, College Park: Sleep matters!
by Mary Daniel Getting little to no sleep, or sleeping poorly takes a toll. Many, if not most of us…
On the house: Some of my best friends are architects
By Matt Menke Can you believe the Joneses called their mullions muntins? Did you SEE the cornice returns on that…
Letter to the editor: Local Preschool Options
Dear Editor, I want to spread the word about a wonderful and affordable preschool option for College Park families, just…
Tennis center construction grounded by aviation codes
By Elizabeth Shirley The Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) is trying to give purpose to unused land adjacent to College…