COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WUSA9) -- It's the end of an era in College Park.

Ratsie's Pizza along Route 1 closed Saturday night after 30 years of being in business.

The owner said it is just time to move on.

Ratsie's served its last slice of pizza and some customers came in just because they heard it was closing.

The pizzeria had originally announced it would be closing in September. Saturday's shutdown surprised a lot of customers.

A new international restaurant will take the place of the pizzeria.

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WUSA9) -- The University of Maryland and Uber announced a partnership to support student-generated innovation Monday.

The collaboration will foster and advance student-driven innovations and technology, according to news release sent out Monday.

"Partnering with Uber furthers our mission to position the University of Maryland as a leading public research institution, equipping students with top-notch entrepreneurial skills and opportunities. We are thrilled that Uber recognizes the opportunity to solve challenges in College Park and to engage our highly motivated students in the process of moving our innovation economy forward," said Ken Ulman, UMD strategist for economic development.

The partnership will include the following initiatives:

BRANCHVILLE, Md. (WUSA9) -- Two dogs survived the cold thanks to firefighters who took them in for the night.

The mom and her pup are adjusting quite well at the Greenbelt Animal Shelter after being rescued from the cold.

Kitty Garner is a Lifelong volunteer and president of the ladies auxillary at the Branchville Fire Company.

Kitty and her son were driving down Rhode Island Avenue late Tuesday night when she spotted the two dogs pawing at the door to get into the Jiffy Lube for shelter. Thats when she scooped them up.