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6 Mar 2024

Crime Trends, Youth Offenders Discussed at Police Meeting

by Deb Daniel

On February 27, more than 20 residents joined Greenbelt police officers in a community meeting at the Community Center to discuss crime trends and prevention, juvenile crime and upcoming events. Other topics raised included traffic problems during road repair, dangerous … Read More

29 Nov 2023

Juvenile Justice Discussions With District 22 Representatives

by Deb Daniel

On November 18, District 22 representatives to the Maryland General Assembly (House of Delegates Nicole Williams, Anne Healey and Ashanti Martinez and Senator Alonzo Washington) met in the Greenbelt Library to discuss priorities for the next legislative session with interested … Read More

1 Jun 2023

Plastic Film Bag Ban Passed, To Take Effect Jan. 1, 2024

by Anna Bedford-Dillow, Deb Daniel

At the May 22 Greenbelt City Council meeting, council considered, discussed and ultimately adopted a single-use plastic bag ban and required retail establishments to charge at least 10 cents for each paper bag provided to customers, with a penalty for … Read More

11 May 2023

State Officials, Delegates Discuss Transportation, Legislative Issues

by Deb Daniel

On May 2 Greenbelt Middle School hosted the District 22 discussion on the 2023 legislative session of the Maryland State Assembly with District 22 Senator Alonzo Washington and Delegates Nicole Williams, Anne Healey and Ashanti Martinez. Approximately 65 people attended … Read More

4 May 2023

Council Looks at Site Plan For Four-story Condominiums

by Deb Daniel

The Greenbelt City Council met on April 17 in a worksession to discuss the proposed Detailed Site Plan (DSP) for a senior condominium development submitted by Armory Place, LLC, the owner of 7010 Greenbelt Road. The condominiums are to be … Read More

23 Feb 2023

School Replacement Program Explained at Packed Forum

by Deb Daniel

Over 140 people gathered in the Greenbelt Library meeting room on February 15 to learn about the BluePrint Schools program (also known as P3) which has started to rebuild Prince George’s County Public School (PGCPS) buildings. Mayor Emmett Jordan spoke … Read More

22 Feb 2023

Attendees Celebrate Black Culture: Music, Drumming, and Spoken Word

by Deb Daniel

On Sunday afternoon February 19 at the Community Center, a room filled with Greenbelt patrons of the arts and their guests danced, clapped and listened raptly as poetry, drumming and jazz filled the air. Each part of the program was … Read More

1 Feb 2023

Council Discusses Legislation, City Employee Compensation

by Deb Daniel

On January 23, Greenbelt City Council discussed various state and county legislation initiatives that may impact Greenbelt. Mayor Emmett Jordan stated that council may choose to support, oppose or take no action on the legislation. Council also discussed the recent … Read More

1 Feb 2023

City ARPA Projects: Some Underway, Some Begin Soon

by Deb Daniel

On January 23, Greenbelt City Council heard Interim Assistant City Manager Debi Sandlin present American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project updates. Higher Education Support Scholarships, Greenbelt First-time Homebuyers Assistance, Rental and Utility Assistance, Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance, Business Improvement Fund … Read More

18 Jan 2023

MLK Day of Service: Volunteers Cage Big Trees Along Greenbelt Lake Trail

by Deb Daniel

On Monday, January 16, tree protection in Buddy Attick Park was the main focus of Greenbelt’s Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. National Day of Service. The Co-existing With Beavers volunteer workday saw 40 volunteers cage big trees along the trail … Read More