UMD alumni honor student with rare heart condition by raising $18,000 Maggie Fritz organized a group of about 60 people to participate in the American Heart Association’s 2021 Greater Maryland Heart Walk on Oct. 16. Freelance Reporter November 1, 2021
Metro to add more trains Monday Green Line trains are expected to operate every 20 minutes, while Yellow Line trains operate every 30 to 40 minutes. Christine Zhu October 31, 2021
Metro delays will last through at least Nov. 15 Metro is working to increase the number of operating train cars from 31 to 50 to increase service and reduce crowding. Grace Yarrow October 29, 2021
UMD alumna is first female to run youth mentorship, after-school programming foundation Janaiha Bennett is an alumna of this university and the executive director of the Youth Leadership Foundation, in Washington, D.C., that provides mentoring to students in third to 12th grade who live in underrepresented communities. Freelance Reporter October 29, 2021
UMD to pause development of Guilford Woods following months of backlash The university will continue to study Guilford Woods to address environmental concerns related to the proposed development. Diamondback Staff October 28, 2021
Want to help the environment? Some local residents suggest keeping leaves on yards. Some local residents say keeping leaves in yards could help protect insects and the environment. Anaya Truss-Williams October 28, 2021
Satisfying a sweet tooth: Insomnia Cookies reopens in College Park The new store is located at 4513 College Park Ave., across from Target and the Landmark. Abigail Russ October 28, 2021
Prince George’s County extends indoor mask mandate to December The county executive can amend or terminate the mandate at an earlier date. Shreya Vuttaluru October 27, 2021
College Park Council raises concern about proposed traffic measures on Cherry Hill Road The changes would include adding a median and another lane to the shopping center's easternmost entrance by the Starbucks and near Route 1. Grace Yarrow October 27, 2021
Ahead of election, District 2 candidates discuss city development at forum District 2 encompasses the Berwyn and Lakeland neighborhoods, in addition to some of the University of Maryland's campus. Ryan White October 21, 2021