College Park, PG County officials convene at UMD for political change discussion The panelists encouraged students to get involved. Diamondback Staff April 25, 2016
College Park City Council votes to rename Paint Branch Parkway University officials hope the name change will promote unity and walkability between the city and the university. Jessie Campisi April 25, 2016
College Park bike-share program prepares to launch next week Years in the making, the City of College Park and the University of Maryland will launch their bike-share program on May 4. Hannah Lang April 25, 2016
Student app wins College Park’s first Bitcamp contest The app will help College Park residents find information about local events. Jessie Campisi April 24, 2016
College Park and UMD officials mark roof completion for The Hotel Officials see the site as foundational for future development in the city. Kimberly Escobar April 17, 2016
Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department responds to Plato’s Diner fire The department believes the fire was accidental in nature, and no injuries were reported. Joe Zimmermann April 14, 2016
P.G. County sixth-graders present proposals to stop gang violence The young students left education professor Francine Hultgren “very impressed.” Grace Toohey April 14, 2016
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