College Park City Council approves grant to renovate building for affordable housing
The contract with Modern Construction Services will go toward repainting, installing air conditioning units, replacing shingles and more.
UMD Libraries launches new initiative to promote civic engagement, democracy
The initiative aims to advance civic education and engagement through library programming and events.
Angela Alsobrooks, Larry Hogan accuse each other of lies in lone Senate debate
The candidates are running in a close race that could determine party control of the Senate.
UMD community members promote Guilford Woods preservation in forest walk
By Seann McCombie For The Diamondback Several University of Maryland graduate students, faculty and volunteers addressed issues about Guilford Woods, an off-campus woodland, during a…
UMD SGA hosts campus accessibility audit for Disability Awareness Month
Attendees of the accessibility audit were encouraged to look for things that didn’t comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
College Park City Council considers installing permanent, AI-powered stop sign cameras
A pilot program, which ran from Sept. 3 to 23, installed stop sign cameras at nine intersections across the city.
Prince George’s County Council considers tying minimum wage to cost of living
The county could see a $15.45 to $15.60 minimum wage next year if the bill is implemented.
UMD Purple Line construction, two-way bike lanes lead to new safety measures
Both projects have raised some concerns among campus members about biker and pedestrian safety.
Prince George’s County leaders aim to curb domestic violence, support survivors
The county has seen nearly 1,000 domestic violence cases this year, a 13 percent increase from last year.
PGCPS to construct 8 new net-zero energy schools by 2028
Six buildings will be elementary schools and two will be pre-K through eighth grade academies.