'Unacceptable and immoral:' Petition criticizes UMD's hiring of former MCPS superintendent

A former superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools who resigned earlier this year will take a new role with the University of Maryland, officials confirmed this week.

Two DC-area schools make 'New Ivy League' colleges list

Two D.C. area schools have made Forbes' list of “New Ivies," a new list of the top schools beyond those with the once-coveted distinction.

2nd rabid raccoon recently found in College Park

For the second time in less than a month, a rabid raccoon was captured in College Park.

University of Maryland lifts suspension of fraternities, sororities

The University of Maryland announced Friday that they have lifted the temporary pause on Greek life's social and recruitment activities on campus. 

Maryland city equity official says she wants US to burn to the ground: 'My ideology can rise from the ashes'

The City of College Park hired a "racial equity" leader to spearhead its mission to eliminate systemic racism in its departments, which have made statements defending violence and promoting the idea of a revolution against the United States. 

ICE confirms suspect in stolen Maryland State Highway truck chase is in US illegally

Cesar Flavio Lanuza, the man accused of stealing a Maryland Highway Administration tow truck and leading police on a wild chase, is in the U.S. illegally, FOX 5 has confirmed. 

Lefty Driesell, basketball coach who put Maryland on the map, dies at 92

Lefty Driesell, the coach whose folksy drawl belied a fiery on-court demeanor that put Maryland on the college basketball map and enabled him to rebuild several struggling programs, died Saturday. He was 92.

Police chase stolen Maryland State Highway vehicle across counties

Police chased a stolen Maryland State Highway Administration vehicle from Prince George's County to Montgomery County for nearly an hour Friday night. 

Man in van arrested for allegedly exposing himself near University of Maryland students

A Clarksburg man accused of exposing himself near students at the University of Maryland was arrested Thursday, and according to police, he's done it on multiple occasions on campus. 

Good Samaritan killed while helping drivers on I-495 in Maryland

A good Samaritan was tragically killed on I-495 around midnight Wednesday when he stopped to help two drivers, whose cars were both left disabled following a crash. 

Serious crash causes delays in College Park

A serious crash on the inner loop of I-495 after the I-95 interchange in College Park caused delays Thursday morning.

No. 2 Michigan escapes with 31-24 win over Maryland for 1,000th victory in program history

Blake Corum scored twice in the first half, Mike Sainristil intercepted two passes, and No. 2 Michigan —- playing again without suspended coach Jim Harbaugh — became the first college football program to win 1,000 games, beating Maryland 31-24 on Saturday.

27 transported after bus crashes into pole in College Park

Authorities say over two dozen people were injured after a University of Maryland commuter bus crashed into a light pole Wednesday in College Park.

2 hurt, nearly 100 displaced in College Park apartment fire

Red Cross is helping nearly 100 people who were displaced after a fire ignited inside a College Park apartment complex Monday morning. 

Man struck, killed by CSX train in College Park

Authorities say a man was struck and killed by a CSX train in College Park Thursday night.