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College Park City Council votes to advance final two redistricting maps to public hearing

One of the final options is one of three revised maps made by the city Redistricting Commission and the other is one of the commission's five original maps.

Katharine Wilson
October 26, 2022

Prince George’s County Council member resigns after new executive role nomination

County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ recently nominated Turner to be the next executive director of the county’s ethics and accountability office.

Parker Leipzig
October 26, 2022

North College Park community speaks out against Paint Branch development plans

The preliminary development plan for Paint Branch Preserve North and South includes the construction of 228 single-family townhomes in the space.

Hannah Ziegler
October 21, 2022

Dulles Airport Metro stop to open by Thanksgiving

The full opening of the extended line rests on the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission approving a return to service plan and safety certification report.

Katharine Wilson
October 19, 2022

Meet the Prince George’s County Council candidates in Districts 5-9

The Diamondback reached out to council candidates in Districts 5 through 9 to learn more about each candidate’s platform.

Akshaj Gaur
October 19, 2022

Redistricting brings new competition to Maryland’s 6th Congressional District

Democrat David Trone and Republican Neil Parrott are competing for District 6's congressional seat.

Freelance Reporter
October 19, 2022

UMD SGA members visit bars to encourage voter registration

This university has a partnership with TurboVote, a website that helps users register to vote and make a plan for voting.

Marijke Friedman
October 19, 2022

Prince George’s County approves Chick-fil-A distribution kitchen in College Park

The proposal drew criticisms from College Park residents and members of the city council last summer.

Nene Narh-Mensah
October 19, 2022

Trader Joe’s to open in College Park on Oct. 27

The 11,000 square foot store will be the 10th in Maryland and first in Prince George’s County.

Christine Zhu
October 18, 2022

Prince George’s County Council holds public hearing on West Hyattsville Metro station area development

The plan calls for a reinvigorated transit system including pedestrian and bicycle facilities and new recreational spaces, such as parks.

Akshaj Gaur
October 17, 2022