Prince George’s County to reduce funding for most departments in proposed budget During Thursday's presentation, Tara Jackson outlined the county’s proposed $5.4 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Mayah Nachman March 14, 2025
UMD, College Park community members celebrate Iftar with prayer, food Iftar is the sunset meal to break the daily fast during Ramadan and is traditionally broken with dates or water. Lillian Glaros March 14, 2025
UMD chaplain Ray Ranker wins College Park City Council District 3 special election If he wins, he’ll defeat Gannon Sprinkle, a junior government and politics major at this university, and Michael Meadow, a mechanical engineer at the Architect of the Capitol, in the race. Pera Onal March 12, 2025
Voters cast ballots in District 3 College Park City Council election Three candidates are vying for the seat, which former council member Stuart Adams left vacant after he resigned in January. Diamondback Staff March 12, 2025
PGCPS school board approves $2.9 billion budget amid funding cuts The proposed budget increases funding for human resources and special education, but could include less money for some community services. Mayah Nachman March 11, 2025
Two lanes on Route 1 set to temporarily close this spring for Purple Line construction The closure will impact Route 1 from Hotel Drive to Fraternity Row. The sidewalk on one side of the road will also be closed Lillian Glaros March 10, 2025
Shayla Adams-Stafford wins Prince George’s County Council District 5 Democratic primary Five candidates, including Adams-Stafford, are running for the Democratic nomination for the District 5 seat. Stella Canino March 5, 2025
Aisha Braveboy wins Prince George’s County Executive Democratic primary Braveboy claimed victory alongside Gov. Wes Moore during a watch party Tuesday night in New Carrollton. Mayah Nachman March 5, 2025
Fred Price Jr. wins Prince George’s County Council District 5 Republican primary The Marine Corps veteran ran unopposed for the nomination. The general election for the District 5 seat will take place on June 3. Mayah Nachman March 5, 2025
Voters flock to polls for Prince George’s County Executive primary special election Residents considered a wide variety of issues when casting their votes, including education, transportation and senior citizen care. Diamondback Staff March 5, 2025