Berwyn Day celebrations strengthen community ties
By Jessica Harden A cool breeze rustled the leaves on the trees while the aroma of grilled hamburgers and hotdogs…
UMD community helps Afghan refugee families resettle
By Fatema Hosseini It has been nearly six months since the University of Maryland (UMD) welcomed 25 Afghan families who,…
The Science of the City: County’s Pit Bull Ban
By Paul Ruffins The Prince George’s County ban on owning pit bulls has been controversial since it was enacted more…
College Park Wild: Welcome to Arachtober!
By Rick Borchelt For most people, when their mind turns to spiders, they see images of horror, like Shelob in…
Be an informed voter on Election Day, Nov. 8
By Joe Murchison This fall, Laurel and College Park voters will help elect a new governor for the first time…
Photographing the Queen
By Kathy Bryant As I watched Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, I was transported back to May 16, 1991, when I was…
University students grapple with housing options
By Auzinea Bacon On Sept. 30, the University of Maryland (UMD) dedicated its newest residence for students, Johnson-Whittle Hall, in…
Byrd embodies Audra McDonald in neighborhood concert
By Aanisah Husain College Park resident Shelby Byrd performed her original program, “A My Name Is Audra,” on Sept. 18…
Prince George’s Audubon Society celebrates ‘the coolest thing in the world’
By Lilly Howard Nature lovers flocked to Lake Artemesia on Sept. 24 to celebrate both the Prince George’s Audubon Society’s…
Food bank holds fundraiser at The Clarice
By Aanisah Husain Sept. 18 marked the College Park Community Food Bank’s (CPCFB) first benefit recital, which was presented by…