UMD research team finds link between racism and poor community health — by using Twitter The team tracked tweets that mention race and saw how they lined up with the cardiovascular disease cases in an area. Clara Longo de Freitas March 24, 2020
WMATA closes 17 more stations, including College Park-UMD stop, as coronavirus spreads Seventy-two of the system’s 91 stations will still remain open. Chloe Goldberg March 24, 2020
“Do good”: UMD alum promotes diversity, healthy eating through chili business “In the food industry, if you’re in it for the money, you’re not going to succeed," alumnus Mitchell Wolinsky said. Diamondback Staff March 24, 2020
Here’s how a UMD student-led drone company is taking flight The drones are integrated with 360-degree cameras that can capture virtual tours. Clara Longo de Freitas March 24, 2020
UMD health center workers demand temporary move online to develop coronavirus plan They're calling for all services to be moved online for two weeks. Angela Roberts March 24, 2020
College Park rethinks census outreach plan as students leave the city Officials want to make sure students are counted. Angela Mecca March 24, 2020
An Italian guide to quarantine for reluctant Terps Quarantine isn't all misery — and Italians know how to get through it. Caterina Ieronimo March 24, 2020
Community members welcome upcoming childcare center — but some have cost concerns The new facility is set to open by August. Clara Niel March 23, 2020
College Park opioid treatment center to ramp up outreach efforts amid low patient turnout Staff say they see as few as five patients per day. Eric Neugeboren March 23, 2020
Maryland passed over 650 bills last week. Here are 8 you should know about. In a sprint session, the General Assembly approved legislation to aid with coronavirus response, make hate crimes easier to prosecute, require University System of Maryland institutions to create outbreak response laws, and more. Matt McDonald March 23, 2020