College Park’s Thirsty Thursdays will rotate restaurants each month Attendees were offered free wings and other specials. Freelance Reporter September 22, 2017
Purple Line construction resumes after judge delays ruling The ruling is expected in about one month. Kaanita Iyer September 22, 2017
Maryland Gov. Hogan rejects latest health care bill to replace Obamacare If the bill passed, Maryland could lose $13 billion from federal funding over the next ten years, according to a report. Kaanita Iyer September 22, 2017
UMD MaryPIRG launches campaign to ban Styrofoam statewide After Prince George’s County enacted a Styrofoam ban in 2016, members of MaryPIRG want to expand the ban statewide. Natalie Schwartz September 21, 2017
College Park City Council discusses campus tailgates and UMD student conduct report College Park residents and officials say student disruptions in the city have increased this year. Leah Brennan September 19, 2017
College Park City Council discusses goals for ongoing sustainability plan The city plans to install additional solar panels, bringing renewable energy to nearly 12.5 percent. Freelance Reporter September 19, 2017
‘That is a colossal fuck-up’: College Park reacts to noncitizens voting reversal Officials announced Friday that the proposed amendment would not be adopted, days after the city council announced its passage. Leah Brennan September 18, 2017
PG County Council will give $500k to nonprofits helping domestic violence survivors The application period ended Sept. 6, and the council will announce this year’s awardees in October. Evan Silvera September 17, 2017
College Park noncitizens voting amendment didn’t pass due to lack of votes As of June, changes to the city charter require six affirmative votes, rather than a simple majority. Four council members voted in favor of the amendment, which was not enough for it to pass. Diamondback Staff September 15, 2017
College Park City Council wants to buy a local swim club for meeting space The cost of acquiring and improving the property will be between $500,000 and $750,000. Jack Roscoe September 14, 2017