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Incumbent Angela Alsobrooks wins Democratic nomination for Prince George’s County Executive

There were no Republican candidates for county executive in the overwhelmingly Democratic Prince George’s County, which means Alsobrooks is nearly certain to win the November general election. S

Marijke Friedman
July 19, 2022

Chick-fil-A proposal for industrial kitchen in College Park causes controversy

Some locals and College Park City Council members said they are frustrated at the company for its lack of community engagement in the development process.

Diamondback Staff
July 18, 2022

Power outages in College Park persist following Tuesday storm

The city will open cooling centers for residents to stay cool amid outages.

Diamondback Staff
July 14, 2022

Massive storm causes destruction across College Park, UMD campus

The storm destroyed homes and left thousands in Prince George's County without power.

Diamondback Staff
July 13, 2022

Meet the candidates for Prince George’s County Executive

Five Democrats will compete in the primary election on July 19. There are no Republican candidates.

Akshaj Gaur
June 30, 2022

UMD students protest Philippine election results in DC rally

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. won the 2022 Philippine presidential election on May 9.

Freelance Reporter
May 31, 2022

College Park City Council passes tree protection ordinance after intense debate

Residents who violate the ordinance must pay a penalty fee of $1,000 and residents who fail to plant a replacement tree or to pay the original fee will face an additional fee of $1,000

Grace Yarrow
May 11, 2022

‘Always a smile on her face’: UMD alum celebrates 106th birthday

After graduating, Crampton went on to teach second grade for 51 years and retired when she was 96-years-old.

Michelle Larkin
May 5, 2022

College Park City Council discusses adding UMD graduate student liaison

The council also discussed raising the stipend for student liaisons, which has not been reconsidered in three years.

Grace Yarrow
May 5, 2022

UMD senior campaigns for spot in House of Delegates for District 3

His platform includes support for issues like "returning to normal" and "backing the blue."

Freelance Reporter
May 2, 2022