“I’m not surprised”: Jewish community responds to anti-Semitic hate crime arrest at UMD The Anti-Defamation League recorded 780 cases of anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. during the first six months of 2019. Lyna Bentahar March 4, 2020
Local schools to bolster programs, add new tech with grants from College Park City Council Paint Branch Elementary School, Hollywood Elementary School and Greenbelt Middle School all received $8,000 checks at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Angela Mecca March 3, 2020
“We just want to make people laugh”: UMD students to launch satirical newspaper on Leap Day The Hare will launch on Feb. 29. Eric Neugeboren February 28, 2020
Lawsuit alleges UMD fed gluten to a student with Celiac disease Alumna Hannah Smith says she fell violently ill several times. Diamondback Staff February 27, 2020
A mixed-use development near the College Park Metro is slated to open in 2022 The complex will include retail and residential space. Jonathan Tercasio February 27, 2020
Maryland has an opportunity to hold ICE accountable. It should take it. Maryland should reject ICE by blocking a proposal for a new immigrant detention facility. Caterina Ieronimo February 25, 2020
Maryland’s proposed plastic bag ban isn’t the quick fix it looks like Plastic bags harm the environment — but so do the alternatives. Kevin Hu February 25, 2020
Maryland bill that would’ve allowed minors to consent to vaccination fails It would have allowed "mature" 16-year-olds to consent without parental permission. Eric Neugeboren February 20, 2020
The Kirwan Commission recommends sane education policy. Hogan needs to listen. Maryland's inequitable education system needs reform. Liyanga de Silva February 20, 2020
“A welcoming community”: City Council expresses support for accepting refugees into the city Council members agreed to send a letter to the Secretary of State at their Tuesday work session. Angela Mecca February 19, 2020