Student Success Media hosts pop-up event to promote student entrepreneurs

By Niamh Gray Student Success Media (SSM) hosted an event for local businesses Wednesday, bringing positive energy and inspired, creative minds to the Atrium Room at Stamp Student Union. The event featured a diverse range of University of Maryland student entrepreneurs who showcased their businesses to anyone interested. Sydney Johnson, a junior finance and information systems major and president of SSM, outlined the organization’s initiatives … Continue reading Student Success Media hosts pop-up event to promote student entrepreneurs

Bagel Place closes after 35 years of service

By Hunter Hine The popular College Park breakfast spot Bagel Place closed Oct. 30 after 35 years of business because of failed lease negotiations, said owners Bobby and Debbie Karanovich in a letter posted on the Bagel Place website.  According to the letter, the Karanovichs negotiated with their landlords for three years before deciding not to renew the lease; they had two potential buyers who … Continue reading Bagel Place closes after 35 years of service

New hair salon in College Park Shopping Center puts diversity at the center of its mission

by Anna Hovey UMD alumna Regina Holbert always felt that College Park was missing a full-service salon for diverse hair types. So in January 2018, she began work on opening one of her own. This October, Hair + Space Blowdry Bar was born. The vision behind Hair + Space was to create a “a chic… beauty hub that caters to all women and prides itself … Continue reading New hair salon in College Park Shopping Center puts diversity at the center of its mission