PHOTOS: UMD community members frolic outside during snow day Students built snowmen, threw snowballs at each other, fished and more during the University of Maryland's snow day on Wednesday. Diamondback Photo Staff February 13, 2025
UMD graduate students criticize proposed health center fee Full-time students at this university would pay $136 for the 2026 academic year, and part-time students would pay $68 for the proposed mandatory fee. Anastasia Merkulova February 13, 2025
Jolene Ivey withdraws from Prince George’s County Executive race Her announcement comes just weeks before the special primary election on March 4. Katharine Wilson February 12, 2025
Live updates: UMD to close Wednesday due to inclement weather In-person classes are canceled and only weather-essential employees are expected to report to work. Marijke Friedman February 11, 2025
Here’s how to register to vote for the College Park District 3 special election The seat has been vacant since Jan. 8 when former council member Stuart Adams resigned after serving for more than three years. Pera Onal February 11, 2025
Maryland could face up to $1.5 billion in additional budget cuts The additional possible reductions are due to President Donald Trump’s proposed tax cuts and reduced federal funding for Medicaid. Oliver Mack February 11, 2025
UMD to close at 2 p.m. Tuesday due to inclement weather College Park is under a Winter Storm Warning from 1 p.m. Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday, according to The Weather Channel. Lillian Glaros February 10, 2025
Here’s how PGCPS officials are preparing for ICE officers in schools PGCPS officials aim to educate community members about their immigration rights and reaffirm their commitment to making schools safe for students. Mayah Nachman February 10, 2025
PGCPS faces $37 million budget deficit amid state, federal funding cuts The school system will lose $77.6 million in federal funding for the next fiscal year due to the expiration of several grants issued under the American Rescue Plan. Stella Canino February 10, 2025
UMD to begin construction for bike lanes project on Alumni Drive this summer The planned improvements, which are fully funded, are part of this university’s mission to create a “complete street segment,” on Alumni Drive. Lillian Glaros February 7, 2025