College Park City Council election voter turnout rate lowest in nine years The city's voter turnout rate during the 2021 election was 10.35 percent. Grace Yarrow February 7, 2022
Purple Line construction set to ramp up this spring under new contractor The service opening, originally scheduled for March 2022, has been pushed to fall 2026. Shreya Vuttaluru February 7, 2022
City of College Park to provide free at-home covid tests Tests will be available to pick up between Feb. 7 and 11 at local locations. Grace Yarrow February 6, 2022
UMD students look to restaurants like Pupuseria La Familiar for culture, community The pupuseria brings El Salvador to College Park through food, language and culture. Alexa Figueroa February 6, 2022
Prince George’s County judge orders controversial redistricting map to be scrapped The proposed map was passed last November and caused severe backlash in College Park and other municipalities. Diamondback Staff February 6, 2022
College Park City Council discusses reducing restrictions on homeownership grants Residents can use the grants, which began in 2005, on down payments or closing costs. Grace Yarrow February 2, 2022
Generation Hope supports students balancing school, parenthood Nearly one quarter of college students are parents. James Cirrone January 30, 2022
UMD’s college application asks about criminal history. Some say it’s invasive. The Common App decided to remove the question in 2018. Sofia Garay January 30, 2022
Staff shortage leaves Prince George’s County apartment complex with trash pileup Residents also complained about an increase in mice on the property. Alexa Figueroa January 27, 2022
Committee seeks $3M from College Park Council for homeownership project The project needs $9 million to $10 million to launch. Grace Yarrow January 27, 2022