Category: Local

Fazlul Kabir sworn in as mayor of College Park

Fazlul Kabir, who is believed to be the first Muslim mayor in Maryland, said he is grateful for the accepting community he has found in College Park and for his new opportunity to continue serving the city.

Katharine Wilson
May 19, 2023

UMD Campus Pantry, Route 1 Target to end partnership with store’s closure

As a result, Rosen began a roughly two-year partnership between Target and the UMD Campus Pantry. However, this partnership is expected to end later this month as Target is set to close May 13.

Marwa Barakat
May 12, 2023

District 1 council member Fazlul Kabir wins College Park mayoral special election

Final numbers released Friday confirmed Kabir's victory with 1,008 votes.

Katharine Wilson
May 12, 2023

Prince George’s County Council considers increased road safety funding

Under the proposed budget, the county is expected to invest more than $41 million in pedestrian safety.

Akshaj Gaur
May 11, 2023

Metro fare hikes, assistance for low-income riders welcomed by UMD community

Some of the revenue from the fare hike will fund a new program offering discounts for riders registered for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Bridget Byrne
May 10, 2023

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks launches US Senate bid

Alsobrooks became Prince George’s County’s first female county executive in 2018 after serving as the state’s attorney in the county from 2011 to 2018.

Akshaj Gaur
May 9, 2023

College Park mayoral candidates had 65 days to campaign. Here’s what it looked like.

The rush of reaching likely voters has consumed the candidates.

Diamondback Staff
May 9, 2023

More than 1000 voters turn out for College Park mayoral special election

City council members Fazlul Kabir, Kate Kennedy and Denise Mitchell, as well as political newcomer Bryan Haddad vied for residents’ votes at polling sites.

Diamondback Staff
May 7, 2023

UMD Filipino community voices support for GWU nurse fired over unionization efforts

Estrellas’ suspension cut deep for many members of this university’s Filipino community given the community’s history in the nursing profession.

Ilana Williams
May 1, 2023

Three College Park council members are running for mayor. Here’s a look at their past votes

In 2019, the council voted to sell bonds to pay for the new city hall and Duvall Field project. Kennedy supported selling the bonds, but was absent at the meeting, while Kabir and Mitchell voted against it.

Katharine Wilson
April 30, 2023