UMD DOTS, student organizations transform parking spaces for sustainability initiative Artists, urbanists and environmentalists were invited to reimagine parking spaces for different environmentally friendly uses. Talia Macchi September 23, 2024
College Park City Council considers funding elementary school tutoring program The city’s education advisory committee recommended the council pay $40,000 to implement the Amplify Tutoring-led reading program. Pera Onal September 23, 2024
UMD RHA hopes to create inclusive dorm communities, bolster student turnout Several RHA executive board members said many students feel disconnected from the broader campus community. Nicole Pilsbury September 23, 2024
UMD GSG members plan to focus on food insecurity, student fees Varaa Kukreti will serve as the 2024-25 GSG president and Divon Pender will serve as the organization’s legislative affairs vice president. Oliver Mack September 22, 2024
Angela Alsobrooks allegedly saved thousands of dollars from improper tax exemptions For more than a decade, Alsobrooks claimed the homestead tax exemption for two properties in Washington, D.C., and Maryland, CNN reported. Natalie Weger September 22, 2024
College Park Towers scheduled to undergo significant redevelopment Landmark Properties plans to redevelop the site into a new housing complex called The Mark at College Park. Irit Skulnik September 20, 2024
Prince George’s County officials hope to limit illegal guns, pinpoint repeat offenders The Prince George’s County Council’s gun violence study workgroup discussed recent initiatives to reduce gun violence across the county. Charlotte Kanner September 20, 2024
UMD community members promote students’ civil rights at event discussing Greek life The event featured several speakers, including a university alum and former U.S. Representative Dennis Cardoza. Sam Gauntt September 20, 2024
PGCPS officials discuss bus driver shortage, parental communication Prince George’s County Public Schools is short nearly 200 bus drivers despite reducing the number of routes, according to PGCPS’ transportation director. Lillian Glaros September 20, 2024
‘It was heartbreaking’: UMD students grieve hostages held by Hamas, killed in Gaza Israeli forces on Sept. 1 recovered the bodies of six hostages taken by Hamas in its attack on Oct. 7 2023. Diamondback Staff September 19, 2024