Redistricting complicates College Park City Council’s relationship with county council City council members have concerns about how the redistricting could affect the city's relationship with UMD. Shreya Vuttaluru December 9, 2021
College Park City Council awards $26K in educational grants to six local schools The grants will go toward initiatives such as an environmental club and social and emotional learning resources. Shifra Dayak December 7, 2021
Activists worry zoning changes could hurt Guilford Woods, Langley Park Residents say the changes could deforest Guilford Woods and exacerbate gentrification in Langley Park. Diamondback Staff December 6, 2021
Langley Park teacher wins most prestigious international teaching award Keishia Thorpe was selected from a field of more than 8,000 educators from 121 countries. Hannah Ziegler December 5, 2021
Prince George’s County extends COVID-19 mask mandate into 2022 Prince George’s County is in an area of “substantial” transmission, according to the CDC. Christine Zhu December 2, 2021
Prince George’s County plan to cut carbon emissions seeks community feedback The Draft Climate Action Plan was released to the public for comment Nov. 1. Freelance Reporter December 1, 2021
‘Conservationist at heart’: National Zoo names UMD alumna Brandie Smith its new director Brandie Smith is the second woman to serve as director in the zoo’s 132-year history. Christine Zhu November 30, 2021
City of College Park holds forum on allocation of COVID-19 relief funding Starting Wednesday, individuals and organizations can apply to receive grants on the city website. Grace Yarrow November 30, 2021
DC event honors Transgender Day of Remembrance with moment of silence The event was shared by this university’s LGBTQ+ Equity Center on social media and aimed to help attendees learn how to be better allies to the transgender community. Freelance Reporter November 22, 2021
College Park City Council delays finalization of VeoRide contract again Some council members are concerned that bikes and scooters are not being returned to designated parking areas. Grace Yarrow November 21, 2021