Controversial defense bill clause could weaken D.C. aviation protections

WAHSINGTON – Pilots and federal safety officials are sounding the alarm over a provision in the new Defense Bill that would allow military helicopters to operate in Washington, D.C., without key collision-avoidance technology. They argue the change rolls back critical…

A lifelong friendship fuels a dynamic Navy backfield partnership

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Alex Tecza and Eli Heidenrich, two Navy running backs, have carried their bond from Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, to Annapolis. Their lifelong friendship now fuels their chemistry in the backfield. Together, they’ve grown into leaders who elevate each…

Amid losing streak, Maryland football builds for the future and backs Locksley

Maryland football is battling a five-game losing streak, but the focus inside the program remains on growth and development.

New look Maryland basketball team has a new identity under Buzz Williams

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Maryland men’s basketball enters the season with an almost entirely new roster and a new head coach. Students reveal they do not know much about the team. Meanwhile, Buzz Williams shares what his team’s identity will…

Cat cafe offers federal workers 20% off during shutdown

WASHINGTON – Crumbs & Whiskers, a cat café in Georgetown, is offering a 20% discount to federal employees during the government shutdown. The café hopes to provide a comforting space for workers affected by the situation while continuing its mission…

White House visitors react to ballroom construction

Workers have begun demolishing part of the East Wing of the White House to make way for President Donald Trump’s $250 million ballroom addition.

UMD SGA divestment vote held on Yom Kippur creates feeling of isolation

The University of Maryland’s Student Government Association passed a resolution calling on the school to divest from companies tied to Israel’s military actions. Jewish student groups say the timing of the vote on Yom Kippur and the content of the bill leave their community feeling isolated. This bill has intensified cultural divides within SGA.