Students petition UMD to lower tuition and fees, citing online classes The petitions call to lower mandatory fees. Amanda Hernández August 20, 2020
Here’s where to get a COVID-19 test near College Park The testing announcement follows USM guidance. Rina Torchinsky August 14, 2020
Prince George’s County firefighters extinguish blaze at two-story College Park home The fire displaced two adults and two children. Madison Peek August 13, 2020
Here’s how new PG County rules on gatherings will be enforced in College Park Gatherings are now restricted to 50 people maximum. Clara Niel August 6, 2020
Hyattsville community unites to support survivors of house fire The family fled the fire, and the community responded in full, helping out on the scene and raising over $46,000 for immediate expenses. Madison Peek August 4, 2020
PGPD suspends officer after assault charges State police arrested the officer Sunday. Madison Peek August 4, 2020
15 UMD community members test positive for COVID-19 after free testing events on campus The tests returned a 1.04 percent positivity rate, which is below the state’s average positivity rate of 3.8 percent, according to a campuswide email. Amanda Hernández July 22, 2020
College Park City Council discusses petitioning county to evaluate no-knock warrant policy The council discussed sending letters to the county officials requesting they reevaluate their policies. Clara Niel July 15, 2020
Prince George’s County launches police reform task force The task force will review the department’s operations, including hiring, training and use of force policies. Clara Longo de Freitas July 3, 2020
Pride Month and the Black Lives Matter movement unite at College Park demonstration The procession traveled from College Park to Largo. Diamondback Photo Staff June 28, 2020