Prince George’s County leaders talk small business preservation, affordable housing
The Purple Line Corridor Coalition also provided updates on efforts to create community vibrancy.
Local leaders protest swift changes to proposed Prince George’s County redistricting map
Changes include moving all of the City of College Park, which is currently split between District 1 and 3, to District 1.
College Park City Council candidates weigh in on affordable housing, development
With elections on the horizon, The Diamondback spoke with candidates about city development and the tree canopy.
As Prince George’s considers zoning rewrite, community members push for affordable housing
The proposal shouldn't greatly affect College Park, but it could raise housing prices in Langley Park.
Businesses settle into Discovery District to hire young professionals, promote vibrancy
In recent years, the Discovery District in College Park has become a prime location for startups and businesses.
UMD students, other activists rally for climate legislation in front of McKeldin Library
The protesters pushed for federal and state climate action.
UMD professors join in effort to bring free WiFi to Prince George’s County park
If the project is successful, it would be the first in Maryland to bring WiFi to a green space, a professor said.
College Park Council discusses junction of affordable housing, neighborhood stabilization
Council members discussed the possibility of ramping up enforcement of a county ordinance that caps the number of unrelated individuals living in a house at five.
Free emergency contraceptive pills are now available at the UMD health center
The initiative is part of a two-year pilot program.
UMD launches initiative to integrate arts with science and technology
The Arts for All initiative will create new curriculum, including a new undergraduate program in immersive media and design.