Council members discuss raising taxes for vacant and blighted properties
Properties such as under-leased commercial properties, vacant housing, abandoned buildings and unused lots would be included in the tax increase.
Activists criticize Prince George’s County Council bill pausing townhome development
The proposed bill would look to promote growth in county-defined transit hubs by placing a two-year pause on townhome development in areas that are not as transit-oriented.
New housing, retail and office space is coming to College Park near The Hotel
The development will replace the parking lot next to The Hotel.
South Campus Commons/Courtyards need semester-based leasing options
Yearlong leases are restrictive. Students need semester lease options.
The Housing Horserace
With the spring semester and study abroad season underway, some students scramble to sublet their lease. Social media apps such as Facebook are…
The Diamondback’s Spring 2023 Housing Guide
This year’s housing guide provides news and resources to inform University of Maryland students on topics from subleasing to new housing developments. Click here…
UMD RHA votes in support of increasing room, board fees
The fee increases will help fund department maintenance expenses, salary adjustments and other costs.
Don’t develop the Paint Branch Preserve. Lower rents instead.
Locals are opposed to developing the Paint Branch Preserve. We must listen to them.
UMD needs to reconsider its on-campus housing priority system
Housing priority policies must become more accommodating to diverse needs.
Aster: New multi-use development set to open in College Park
The space will feature housing as well as grocery and retail stores for the UMD and College Park community.