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University of Maryland campus steam outage leaves limited heat and hot water
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – A steam outage at the University of Maryland is causing widespread heating issues for students, staff and faculty living and working on campus.
The outage has left dozens of buildings with limited heat and hot water.
The university is closed on Wednesday. Officials say they’ve identified the source of the problem and are working on repairs, but there’s still no timeline for full restoration.
University leaders say essential employees should check in with their supervisors, while instructors may hold classes as scheduled or shift to asynchronous virtual instruction. Dining halls are also experiencing issues because of the outage.
Residential students are being urged to watch for additional updates as crews work to repair the system. Officials also warn that even cleared sidewalks may remain icy, adding to the challenges brought on by the cold weather.
The cause of the outage has not yet been determined, but repairs are ongoing.
A full list of affected buildings has been posted online.
UMD posted the following statement to their webpage.
The University of Maryland is closed Wednesday, January 28, 2026 and experiencing a steam outage
Steam Outage
UMD has experienced a significant steam outage with reduced heat in many buildings and no hot water for showers and food preparation.
Facilities Management has identified the source of the problem and is working on solutions throughout the morning. Residential students will receive more guidance.
Weather-essential employees are encouraged to communicate with supervisors. Dining halls are affected by the outage; expect delays. Limit time outdoors and follow emergency guidance to stay warm. More information at umd.edu/weather.
MARYLAND (WBFF) — It’s that time of year again — spotted lanternflies have made a comeback across Maryland and most of the eastern U.S.
Spotted lanternflies typically hatch in late April and early May, meaning juveniles of the species are popping up around the state. The Maryland Department of Agriculture predicted in March that Baltimore City and central Maryland counties will be heavily infested with the pests.
The invasive insect has been present in nearly all of Maryland since 2018 and was previously thought to have caused ecosystem harm. But recent studies on the insect’s assimilation into its environment have shown that the lanternfly has caused no large-scale damage.
“This is mainly just a nuisance pest,” Emily Zobel, University of Maryland Extension’s agriculture and food systems agent for Dorchester County, said. “[The spotted lanternfly] is big, it’s kind flashy, it’s a little intimidating, but studies have shown that in residential gardens and landscapes, it doesn’t do any significant damage to otherwise healthy plants.”
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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A South Carolina man is dead after he shot his ex-girlfriend in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, on Tuesday, the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said.
The man was identified as 30-year-old Dante Morris of Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Police said officers were called to the 10400 block of Birdie Lane around 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday for the domestic-related shooting. A woman was found outside with gunshot wounds. She remains in the hospital in critical condition.
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PGPD obtained an arrest warrant for Morris, but learned that he had driven back to South Carolina after the shooting. He was found dead on Tuesday evening.
Police confirmed Morris and the woman had been a prior relationship.
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Anyone with information that could help police in their investigation should call 301-516-2512.
If you or someone you know is facing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788.
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