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Incumbent Angela Alsobrooks wins Democratic nomination for Prince George’s County Executive

There were no Republican candidates for county executive in the overwhelmingly Democratic Prince George’s County, which means Alsobrooks is nearly certain to win the November general election. S

Marijke Friedman
July 19, 2022

Chick-fil-A proposal for industrial kitchen in College Park causes controversy

Some locals and College Park City Council members said they are frustrated at the company for its lack of community engagement in the development process.

Diamondback Staff
July 18, 2022

Power outages in College Park persist following Tuesday storm

The city will open cooling centers for residents to stay cool amid outages.

Diamondback Staff
July 14, 2022

College Park homes, businesses reckon with severe damage in aftermath of storm

A severe thunderstorm in the Washington metropolitan area toppled trees, downed power lines, closed roads and damaged homes in College Park Tuesday evening.

Diamondback Staff
July 13, 2022

Massive storm causes destruction across College Park, UMD campus

The storm destroyed homes and left thousands in Prince George's County without power.

Diamondback Staff
July 13, 2022

‘It’s horrifying’: End of Roe v. Wade brings concern, disappointment to UMD community

While the court’s draft opinion leaked in May, the official decision has left many feeling distressed.

Olivia Nicholson
July 2, 2022

Maryland lawmakers, residents call on Gov. Larry Hogan to release abortion access funds

Hogan has resisted calls to release $3.5 million in funding that would increase abortion care in the state.

Sofia Garay
July 2, 2022

USM will no longer require standardized test scores with applications

Schools do not have to get approval from the Board of Regents.

Ava Thompson
July 1, 2022

Meet the candidates for Prince George’s County Executive

Five Democrats will compete in the primary election on July 19. There are no Republican candidates.

Akshaj Gaur
June 30, 2022

Incoming UMD GSG president wants to tackle student fee concerns

Joey Haavik, a graduate student in the International Education Policy program, will start as GSG president July 1.

Marwa Barakat
June 21, 2022