Tag: businesses

Prince George’s County Council discusses mandatory safety plans for businesses open late

The bill would require many county businesses that operate from 12 to 4 a.m. to outline an emergency evacuation plan and receive late-night safety training.

Lillian Glaros
October 16, 2024

Calzone chain D.P. Dough to reopen in College Park after two years

D.P. Dough, a calzone chain aimed at college students, is opening a new College Park location in two weeks. The chain will open in Terrapin…

Ilana Williams
September 15, 2022

Satisfying a sweet tooth: Insomnia Cookies reopens in College Park

The new store is located at 4513 College Park Ave., across from Target and the Landmark.

Abigail Russ
October 28, 2021

UMD students face obstacles finding work as COVID-19 continues to limit job availability

Fewer businesses need workers during the pandemic, the university's career center director said.

Anaya Truss-Williams
October 11, 2020

Black business owners say they’ve received support amid nationwide movements

Some Black-owned businesses have reciprocated the support by participating in Black Lives Matter demonstrations.

Diamondback Staff
June 26, 2020

College Park City Council approves aid programs for businesses, residents amid COVID-19

The council is planning for these programs to be partially funded by the CARES Act.

Clara Niel
May 27, 2020

Four UMD alumni started a company to help small businesses, food insecure students

The company allows people to buy gift cards for multiple businesses on one website.

Grace Yarrow
May 14, 2020

Gov. Hogan lifts stay-at-home order, allows some businesses to reopen

Prince George's and Montgomery counties will not be reopening yet.

Matt McDonald
May 13, 2020

College Park City Council approves business relief measures amid COVID-19

The actions also included a measure encouraging landlords to delay or forego rent.

Clara Niel
May 12, 2020

College Park Mayor encourages residents to support local restaurants amid pandemic

Mayor Wojahn posts his College Park takeout adventures to social media, hoping to inspire residents to do the same.

Freelance Reporter
May 7, 2020