Volunteer firefighters, EMTs in College Park keep working amid COVID-19 Volunteers must wear PPE and undergo a health and wellness check before each shift. Joy Saha May 19, 2020
The Hotel at UMD will reopen June 1 after being closed for over two months It will implement new standards to ensure cleanliness and promote physical distancing. Eric Neugeboren May 19, 2020
Vigilante Coffee is fueling the frontlines with thousands of pounds of coffee donations The coffee company has donated more than 250 bags of coffee. Jonathan Tercasio May 18, 2020
Hyattsville house fire leaves one man dead The man was transported to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Madison Peek May 17, 2020
Firefighters extinguish blazing sheds in a Prince George’s County neighborhood The fire caused $10,000 worth of damages. Madison Peek May 17, 2020
Four UMD alumni started a company to help small businesses, food insecure students The company allows people to buy gift cards for multiple businesses on one website. Grace Yarrow May 14, 2020
Prince George’s County extends stay-at-home order through June 1, state will reopen Friday Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced that the state will reopen Friday. Angela Roberts May 14, 2020
College Park City Council approves business relief measures amid COVID-19 The actions also included a measure encouraging landlords to delay or forego rent. Clara Niel May 12, 2020
Beltsville home fire leaves residents with $300,000 in damages Five occupants made it out of the home safely. Madison Peek May 11, 2020
College Park City Council clears up confusion surrounding property tax rate at town hall The council will be voting on the proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year on May 26. Clara Niel May 10, 2020