Gov. Wes Moore announces $62M for SNAP benefits
The funding comes after the federal government shutdown, now on day 35, froze SNAP benefits.
Maryland union members attend USM Board of Regents meeting to support workers’ rights
The push comes after university system Chancellor Jay Perman in September said government funding cuts are harming public universities and could lead to layoffs.
As Six Flags’ Maryland location closes shop, longtime visitors say goodbye
The park’s parent company, which manages more than 40 amusement parks across North America, announced it would close the sole Maryland location in May.
Here’s where to get free food assistance in Prince George’s County
Federal judges ruled that Trump must preserve SNAP funding after the federal government initially paused the distribution of benefits effective Nov. 1.
UMD announces new fundraising campaign to raise $2.5B
The new initiative is starting off with $943 million in funding that this university has raised since November 2021.
UMD public policy school launches new global, foreign policy major
The interdisciplinary major aims to teach students about global challenges like conflict, migration and pandemics.
Prince George’s County food banks feeling pressure from high demand, loss of SNAP benefits
The government shutdown will stop nationwide distribution of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, commonly referred to as food stamps, on Nov. 1.
Gov. Wes Moore issues $10M to support food banks ahead of SNAP benefits pause
About 680,000 Maryland residents who rely on SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps, will not receive food assistance starting Nov. 1.
College Park housing program supports local workers with down payment, closing cost assistance
Since its start in 2015, the partnership has assisted 104 homebuyers and supported $40.5 million in home sales within College Park.
Here’s what to know about the nationwide pause in SNAP benefits
About 680,000 Maryland residents who rely on federal food assistance programs will not receive their November benefits.