Week in Review: UMd. Athletic Cuts, Cafritz, Fishnet Review and More

UMd. Athletic Cuts

Late Monday evening, a commission appointed by the University of Maryland President Wallace Loh released its study on the athletic department and its ailing budget. The . On Thursday, Patch reporter Chad Sinclair visited  — two of the programs that could be cut.

Most of the vulnerable teams have started , all trying to save their programs. Even Olympic gold medalist , the "second fastest man in history," showed support for the programs through Twitter.

Council Discusses Polling Hours, Cafritz

At its meeting this week, the city council urged the Board of Election Supervisors to examine what  earlier than 11 a.m. Some think opening at 7 a.m. would cut down on confusion among voters and bring higher turnout numbers.

Some councilmembers also made it clear at the meeting that they . The developers hope to build a Whole Foods Market, fitness center, retail and office space and residential units in Riverdale Park, just south of College Park.

Restaurants

Have you checked out the Fishnet restaurant in Berwyn yet? . It ain't fancy, but it's good.

College Park said good-bye to the Mexican restaurant, . Are you sad to see it go? .

Armed Robbery on Campus

The  in a year — to the day — occurred late Thursday morning. No one was injured, but no one was immediately apprehended, either.

Holidays

With Thanksgiving less than a week away, you're probably thinking about tackling that meal. Going organic this year? Patch reporter Jenni Pompi  at  in College Park and Yes! Organic Market in Hyattsville.

If you're not the one making the food, but you're flying to see family, you'll want to read Mom Columnist Christa Schmidt's .

And after that Thanksgiving meal, you might need a run. But Living Well Columnist Ann Brennan shared how running doesn't just burn those calories; , too.

Immediately after Thanksgiving, we'll be thinking about December holidays. Most in College Park said .

Community

organized a cargo biking event. They biked a 10-mile loop, hitting up shopping spots in College Park and Greenbelt. One biker strapped a camera to his bike. .