College Park businesses, nonprofits received up to $40.8 million in loans amid COVID-19 The loans are from the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program. Rina Torchinsky July 14, 2020
College Park City Council discusses plans for long-stalled affordable housing project It has been 33 years since the developer filed the project's preliminary plans. Clara Niel July 8, 2020
PG County Police investigate death near College Park Diner Officers found a woman lying unresponsive on a bed Sunday morning. Rina Torchinsky July 5, 2020
Prince George’s County launches police reform task force The task force will review the department’s operations, including hiring, training and use of force policies. Clara Longo de Freitas July 3, 2020
Prince George’s County Police officer indicted for misconduct in office The officer was suspended in April 2019. Madison Peek July 1, 2020
College Park holds second virtual town hall to discuss police and community relations "I don't know if we can trust you at the end of the day,” one student said. Clara Niel July 1, 2020
In Silver Spring, hundreds marched for Black Lives in a protest powered by UMD alumni About 200 people gathered in front of the city’s Civic Center to show solidarity with the Black community. Julia Nikhinson June 29, 2020
Pride Month and the Black Lives Matter movement unite at College Park demonstration The procession traveled from College Park to Largo. Diamondback Photo Staff June 28, 2020
Black business owners say they’ve received support amid nationwide movements Some Black-owned businesses have reciprocated the support by participating in Black Lives Matter demonstrations. Diamondback Staff June 26, 2020
College Park, UMD religious leaders join vigil to honor Black lives The event followed an eight-hour-and-46-minute prayer chain. Madison Peek June 24, 2020