North College Park’s Sunnyside neighborhood is getting a new playground The lot on which the park will sit has been empty since residents donated it to the city in 1999. Jonathan Tercasio February 26, 2020
UMD holds grand-opening for M&T Bank in Stamp The bank plans to offer free financial education workshops to faculty, staff and students. Rachel S. Hunt February 26, 2020
Pedestrian struck in hit-and-run on Knox Road The victim was transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries, a police spokesperson said. Rina Torchinsky February 25, 2020
UMD students developed technology to help cut down on returns in online clothes-shopping They hope to make it easier to find clothes that fit. Clara Longo de Freitas February 25, 2020
Episode 3 of Offbeat introduces Eugene Williams’ mission for the Black National Anthem How "Lift Every Voice and Sing" played at a Maryland basketball game this month. And when did we start dropping the Maryland flag at sports games? Offbeat Staff February 24, 2020
“We had it in us all along”: Materials science and engineering department wins Alumni Cup Darryll Pines attended and announced the winner for the last time as engineering school dean. Freelance Reporter February 24, 2020
At heated hearing, UMD grad students fight again for unionization rights “I don’t think we need to keep waiting,” one student said. Angela Roberts February 24, 2020
Construction on Marriott by the College Park metro station could start this year The hotel will replace a county-owned parking lot. Jonathan Tercasio February 24, 2020
Hagerstown Hall has free pads and tampons. Students want other UMD dorms to follow suit. So far, a petition supporting the cause has garnered over 450 signatures. Diamondback Staff February 24, 2020
UMD student seriously injured after collision with Shuttle-UM bus The student tripped while trying to run after a bus Saturday night, and sustained a serious leg injury. Rina Torchinsky February 23, 2020