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T. Rex Joins Many Runners And Walkers in Rafael’s Race

  • by Corita Waters

Cloudy skies did not deter the enthusiastic runners and walkers gathered for Rafael’s Race. Mayor Emmett Jordan led the countdown for both the 1k and 5k racers, including a crowd of young people and one T. Rex. After a beautiful fall run around the lake (or around the block), racers gathered for awards, fellowship and a raffle, with treats from businesses from Greenbelt and beyond. Sponsored by the Elementary School (GES) PTA, the race is powered by teachers and families who were moved by the unstoppable spirit of Rafael Martins, a former GES student. The proceeds will be used to
support student field trips, a trip to Camp Sunshine and a retreat for kids with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Put the race, an enjoyable way to celebrate and support community in Greenbelt, on the calendar for next fall.

Participants in Rafael's Race sprint for the finish line, while Mayor Emmett Jordan (far right) cheers them on
A woman bends down to hold a large display check alongside three older-elementary students. At left are a group of early-elementary students. At right are two middle-elementary students. Behind the group is a painted mural with flowers and the text "Growing young minds to new heights" in swirly letters. At right is a red bulletin board with colorful mitten-and-heart shapes.

Greenbelt Elementary Receives $10,000 Thanks to Micro Center

During the annual Score with Intel Core competition, stores compete to win a donation to a local school. This year,

A map of Greenbelt, with Greenbelt Road represented by a heavy dark-blue line. Green circles surround each of the three neighborhoods: West, Historic, and East. Beltway Plaza is labeled within West, Roosevelt Center is labeled within Historic, and Greenway Shopping Center is labeled within East. Inside the West circle are many red dots and a few yellow dots, scattered throughout the neighborhood. Inside the East circle are about four yellow dots and about six red dots: mostly at the west side of the circle, with two at the south side. The Historic circle has one yellow dot at the northern side and one red dot at the southern side. In the lower left of the image, the caption is repeated in black text.

Council Discusses Cellphone Coverage Gaps in Greenbelt

The Greenbelt City Council’s January 5 worksession was devoted to the issue of cellphone coverage gaps. Mayor Emmett Jordan introduced

A smiling pale-skinned man with short brown hair and a close-trimmed brown mustache and beard. He wears a white collared shirt, a black jacket, and a red tie, against a gray background.

Absent School Board Member Snags County Council Position

On November 10, 2025, in an executive session of Prince George’s County Council, then-councilmember Calvin Hawkins made a motion to

Our Valentine Extravaganza Strikes Again; Pens Ready?

The weather is bleak. The wind batters the windowpanes. Night comes early and wolves howl across the endless plains. Or

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