‘Changing a lot’: Prince George’s County residents worry about gentrification Hyattsville built new apartments that range from $750,000 to $1.2 million. The median value of a home in Hyattsville in 2019 was $336,300. Alexa Figueroa February 26, 2022
UMD to lift indoor mask mandate in libraries, gyms KN95 masks will still be required in all classrooms. Shreya Vuttaluru February 25, 2022
Prince George’s County to lift mask mandate Monday Prince George's County is in an area of "moderate" transmission, according to the CDC. Christine Zhu February 25, 2022
UMD SGA talks diversity, equity and inclusion tactics for future meetings, daily life The SGA also condemned the Department of Transportation's increase of mandatory shuttle-bus fees. Parker Leipzig February 24, 2022
Maryland General Assembly considers bill reducing greenhouse gas emissions The bill focuses on greenhouse gases and renewable energy. Hannah Ziegler February 23, 2022
Going swimmingly: UMD researchers receive grant for sustainable salmon farming The $10 million will be used for community education and outreach, as well as more research on the sustainability of salmon farming. Auzinea Bacon February 23, 2022
UMD housekeeping staff ask for more respect, value Residential facilities housekeepers say they receive one KN95 mask per week. Diamondback Staff February 23, 2022
College Park City Council to vote on buying $1.7 million property on Calvert Road Some public commenters expressed concerns about the speed at which the city is moving to acquire the land. Grace Yarrow February 22, 2022
UMD MaryPIRG, SGA rally raises awareness on state climate change challenges The rally aimed to inform students about two state bills at stake for environmental protections –– the FUTURE Act and the Climate Solutions Now Act. Parker Leipzig February 22, 2022
As plan to sell NASA land is rejected, activists are still concerned about development If NASA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cannot agree on a price for the land, it will go up for public sale. Shreya Vuttaluru February 22, 2022