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11 Dec 2024

Condition of Armory Outlined; Recommendations to Come

by Daniel M. Thies

On Wednesday, December 4, Greenbelt City Council held a worksession with a representative of the AMAR Group LLC firm to discuss the Preliminary Armory Feasibility Assessment. Discussion of the Armory’s condition began with an overview of the location’s history. While … Read More

26 Mar 2020

Ayuda Mutua: Gente de Greenbelt Apoya a Gente de Greenbelt

by Daniel M. Thies

La amenaza de la propagación del coronavirus es grave; cuando no se ejerce el distanciamiento social, la cantidad de personas infectadas aumenta exponencialmente. Según un informe de China, un 16 por ciento de los que contraen el coronavirus se enferman … Read More

25 Mar 2020

Mutual Aid: Greenbelters Help Support Greenbelters

by Daniel M. Thies

The threat from the spread of the coronavirus is serious; when social distancing is not exercised, the number of people who are infected rises exponentially. Based on a report from China, 16 per cent of those who get the coronavirus … Read More

20 Nov 2019

Cherry Trees Commemorate ERHS Connection with Japan

by Daniel M. Thies

East and West met at Eleanor Roosevelt High School (ERHS) on Wednesday, November 13 at a celebration of cherry trees and Japanese culture. The students and staff of ERHS commemorated the planting of six cherry trees donated by All Nippon … Read More

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