A year after its collapse, contractors will replace pedestrian bridge The long-awaited construction will begin April 24. Alex Carolan April 14, 2016
New Safeway opens in nearby Hyattsville Students have another option to purchase their groceries, so long at they’re able to drive there. Alex Carolan April 14, 2016
Purple Line contract approval sparks local conversation The 16-mile light-rail system is slated to open in 2022. Carly Kempler April 11, 2016
Startup FlexEl moves operations to College Park facility After outgrowing its campus facility, the startup — which designs and markets batteries — found a new, larger home close by. Alex Carolan April 10, 2016
City Council considers Complete and Green Streets Policy to improve local roads The end goal would be increased attractiveness and accessibility. Jessie Campisi April 10, 2016
Analytics company FactGem joins College Park innovation district The company eventually plans to take student interns and hire graduates. Carly Kempler April 7, 2016
One vision: College Park 2020 panel discusses city’s future Among other topics, the panelists discussed big development projects such as the Purple Line and the potential FBI relocation to Greenbelt. Diamondback Staff April 5, 2016
College Park Academy online curriculum leads to high test scores The academy’s eighth graders outperformed the average high school test scores for Algebra I in Prince George’s County. Carly Kempler April 4, 2016
Calvert Hills awaits community garden pending WMATA approval At least 20 people would be able to use the community garden at once. Alex Carolan April 4, 2016
UMD students, College Park residents come together for Good Neighbor Day Rain and wind didn’t stop 400 people from volunteering with community cleanup efforts. Zach Melvin April 3, 2016