PG County resident is Maryland’s first case of community COVID-19 transmission The patient had no known exposure through travel or an infected individual. Christine Condon March 12, 2020
Man stabbed near College Park Shopping Center Police issued an all clear after the suspect and two males left the scene. Rina Torchinsky March 12, 2020
“Preparing for the worst”: College Park City Council discusses plans to meet remotely The council's Tuesday meeting came shortly after the University of Maryland announced it would be extending spring break by a week and moving classes online for at least two weeks. Angela Mecca March 11, 2020
After heated debate in College Park, Prince George’s County halts tree work The “tree trimming” project was an attempt to increase safety measures for pilots flying at night, the airport's manager said. Angela Mecca March 10, 2020
UMBC, Towson, Salisbury, American extend spring breaks as area coronavirus cases mount Both universities cancelled classes as they prepare to move courses online. Sahana Jayaraman March 10, 2020
Prince George’s County confirms three coronavirus cases All individuals who tested positive are currently self-quarantined in their homes. Jonathan Tercasio March 10, 2020
UMD campus road closures to begin Monday amid Purple Line construction The eastbound and westbound right-hand lane on Campus Drive between Adelphi Road and Alumni Drive will close for three months. Eric Neugeboren March 10, 2020
University in Madrid hosting UMD study abroad program confirms its first coronavirus case UMD already suspended study abroad programs this semester in China, South Korea and Italy amid the coronavirus outbreak. Rina Torchinsky March 9, 2020
UMD prepares for potential move online in light of Maryland coronavirus cases Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan confirmed five coronavirus cases in the state as of Sunday. Diamondback Staff March 9, 2020