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31 Aug 2022

Bands, Booths, Bikes, Bingo, Burgers: It Must be Labor Day

by Cathie Meetre

The Parade itself arrives on Labor Day Monday morning. It sashays down Crescent Road from Greenhill to Southway, spits and polishes off with the police color guard, scoops up a pipe and drum corps, flourishes a frenzy of fire trucks, … Read More

24 Aug 2022

Greenbelt Labor Day Festival Jumps Back into Full Swing

by Cathie Meetre

The reappearance of an almost-normal Labor Day Festival is a heartwarming step in the journey back from two weird years. This year’s Festival re-establishes almost all the favorite traditions so, true to form, Friday evening sees the announcement of the … Read More

11 Aug 2022

Space Foundation Celebrates Greenbelt’s Innovative Fischer

by Cathie Meetre

James (Jim) Fischer, a 50-year resident of Greenbelt, was recently lauded during the induction of Beowulf Computing into the Space Foundation’s Hall of Fame. Fischer, who worked at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center from 1974 to 2014, is the co-creator … Read More

6 Jul 2022

The News Review Open House Offers a Rare Peek on July 10

by Cathie Meetre

This little newspaper takes a lot of making, and weekly miracles aren’t mere luck. On Sunday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., readers are invited to visit the super deluxe newsroom (at least in comparison to the former … Read More

16 Jun 2022

IAU Presents Debut Outreach Prize to Greenbelter Bonnell

by Cathie Meetre

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) last week announced its very first triannual prize for outreach and education. The News Review is proud to congratulate one of its own as the prize goes to the Astronomy Picture of the Day team … Read More

1 Jun 2022

Council Meeting Covers Rental Help, ARPA Funding, Taxes

by Cathie Meetre

The Greenbelt City Council meeting of May 23 had several speakers during the petitions and requests segment of the meeting. Two are discussed in a separate story that will be printed next week. Three of the other speakers were concerned … Read More

11 May 2022

Council OKs Financial Software; Update on Evictions and More

by Cathie Meetre

At its April 25 meeting, the Greenbelt City Council voted unanimously to accept the recommended bid by local government financial systems vendor Edmunds. City Treasurer Bertha Gaymon explained that the current system was manual and the new system will get … Read More

4 May 2022

The Greenbelt Farmers Market Opens Its 15th Season May 8

by Cathie Meetre

The Greenbelt Farmers Market opens Mother’s Day, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot by the Aquatic & Fitness Center and next to the New Deal Café. The usual last-minute rush is on as organizers … Read More

7 Apr 2022

Covid-19 Update for March; New Deal Café Sees Cases

by Cathie Meetre

The message of this article is simple. Anybody feeling symptoms that could be attributed to Covid should both immediately get tested and should stay isolated until they know what’s up. Covid-19 isn’t over and even with vaccinations there remains vulnerability. … Read More

2 Mar 2022

Employee Booster Incentives, More ARPA Funds Authorized

by Cathie Meetre

During the Greenbelt City Council meeting of Monday, February 14, Covid-19 and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were significant topics. A second article deals with other council business covered that evening. Booster Bonus Councilmember Kristen Weaver proposed a motion … Read More