University of Maryland works to clear snow from campus following blizzard

The University of Maryland facilities management worked long hours to remove 22 inches of snow from campus so that classes could get underway.

O’Malley Didn’t Deliver Break-Out Debate Performance, Analysts Say

Debate does not strengthen his candidacy much, but there’s hope.

An End to the Cole Field House Era

University of Maryland’s Cole Field House, a venue that has touched the hearts of athletes and fans since 1955, hosted its last athletic event this week. Cole will be closed until June 2018 for a 155-million-dollar transformation to a state-of-the-art athletic, research and academic facility.

Baltimore Native & NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman Gives Kids a Tour of Outer Space

Native Baltimorean and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman returned to earth in November after six months aboard the international space station. He told the kids and visitors at the Maryland Science Center that he hopes they follow in his footsteps by obtaining a strong science background.

Hagerstown Prison’s Buzzing Approach to Inmate Education

Inmates at the Maryland Correctional Training Center in Hagerstown are trained in the science of caring for bees while also learning lessons that just might help them when they leave the facility.

All-Volunteer Fire Station Calls for Help

Branchville Volunteer Fire Company is proud of its status as 100 percent volunteer, but that distinction is not without its drawbacks and its calling out for more help.

Technical Glitches Plague Registration for Credit Monitoring After UMD Data Breach

Victims of the University of Maryland’s data breach have been frustrated in attempts to sign up for free credit monitoring provided by the school.

Fresh, Locally Grown Food the Goal for New University Initiative

There’s just something about homegrown fruits and vegetables that make them taste better. And thanks to a new sustainable farming operation, students at the University of Maryland can get fresh, local produce even when they’re away at school.

Maryland Colleges Join National Movement to Snuff Out Student Smoking

About one-third of Maryland colleges and universities have decided to clear the air and ban smoking on campus.

Maryland Food Stamp Recipients, Organizations, Scramble Under Shadow of Benefit Cuts

The expiration of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act puts Maryland food stamp recipients at risk of losing a portion of their benefits.