College Park ranked fifth-best Washington, D.C., suburb College Park was the only Prince George’s County city in the top six of last month’s rankings by Livability. Irit Skulnik October 1, 2024
College Park City Council amends budget to cut funding for Meals on Wheels program The amendment, which passed 6-1, cuts funding for Meals on Wheels — a food service nonprofit for senior citizens — by half. Pera Onal October 1, 2024
UMD initiative encourages students to become poll workers in upcoming election Student poll workers are crucial amid a decline in the number of retirees and older people who are able to participate after the COVID-19 pandemic. Keira Hardesty October 1, 2024
Federal judge hears arguments over UMD’s Oct. 7 event restrictions This university's Students for Justice in Palestine chapter's lawsuit alleges that the Oct. 7 event restrictions violate students’ rights. Akshaj Gaur October 1, 2024
UMD alumni Jolene Ivey, Dawn Moore receive awards at reproductive health gala This year’s Impact Gala included remarks from several prominent figures in the reproductive health field and the presentation of four awards. Oliver Mack September 30, 2024
UMD ‘Shabbat 1,000’ event strengthens community, celebrates culture Jewish community members and allies gathered Friday night to celebrate the largest Shabbat of the semester. Diamondback Staff September 30, 2024
ACLU backs Students for Justice in Palestine chapter’s lawsuit against UMD, USM The lawsuit argues the university violated students’ free speech and First Amendment rights by restricting campus events on Oct. 7. Katharine Wilson September 26, 2024
UMD SGA passes resolution in support of national anti-hazing bill The Stop Campus Hazing Act requires higher education institutions to disclose hazing incidents and develop programs to prevent it. Sanya Wason September 26, 2024
Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore discusses mental health, women’s empowerment with UMD deans Moore talked about the importance of improving children's mental health and the Maryland government’s $300 million healthcare investment last year. Freelance Reporter September 25, 2024
Shake Shack, Greene Turtle among 2024 College Park business additions The College Park business scene is expected to change in the upcoming months as restaurants open and relocate. Irit Skulnik September 25, 2024