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21 Aug 2019

Greenbelt NAACP Members Voice Opposition to Maglev

by Eugene Jesse Nash IV

On August 8, at the maglev information meeting in Greenbelt East, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) members from Greenbelt and nearby cities made it clear that they do not stand with their leadership in supporting the … Read More

14 Aug 2019

Reinicio del Blog de resumen, Resalta Noticias más livianas

by Eugene Jesse Nash IV

Después de una pausa de casi cinco años, la ciudad ha reiniciado su blog de noticias “ligeras” dirigida por un nuevo miembro del personal presentando artículos sobre la apertura de “Hook and Reel”, el inicio de un grupo de ciclismo … Read More

7 Aug 2019

In our own Backyard: Overseer Of the Asian Plant Collections

by Eugene Jesse Nash IV

With the plethora of plants in gardens dotted throughout Greenbelt, it is no surprise that the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., is a popular nearby attraction for Greenbelt residents. What may be unexpected is that one of Greenbelt’s own is … Read More

1 Aug 2019

Greenbelt Station High School Districting, an Uphill Battle

by Eugene Jesse Nash IV

At a recent four cities meeting, the Greenbelt City Council struggled to convince Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Board of Education District 2 Representative Joshua Thomas why Greenbelt Station youth should be in the Eleanor Roosevelt High School … Read More

1 Aug 2019

New Clown Brings New Tricks And Program to Circus Camp

by Eugene Jesse Nash IV

For many high school and college-aged Greenbelters, Circus Camp is a fond memory. Between juggling, balancing and being taught how to embrace a performer-mindset, those who went to circus camp have retained, or at least remember once having, some unique … Read More

11 Jul 2019

Despite Showers, July Fourth Show Brings out Hundreds

by Eugene Jesse Nash IV

Hundreds of spectators came out to Buddy Attick Park to celebrate Independence Day by watching the fireworks over the lake, but not before a storm threatened the show. For many Greenbelters, July 4, 2019, will be remembered as a wet … Read More

11 Jul 2019

Franklin Park A/C Repaired With Minimal Downtime

by Eugene Jesse Nash IV

Contractors for Franklin Park shut off air conditioning to three apartment buildings Wednesday, July 3, to repair a broken HVAC cold water line. They worked into the evening hours to fix the pipe and finished work by 2 a.m. Thursday … Read More

27 Jun 2019

Council Debates Franklin Park Playground Project Investment

by Eugene Jesse Nash IV

Project Open Space is a grant program that encourages municipalities to acquire and update undeveloped spaces for use as parks, playgrounds and recreation centers. Currently, council plans to use grant money to repair a small playground at 2 Research Road, … Read More

19 Jun 2019

Greenbelter Helps to Register New Voters in Greenbelt West

by Eugene Jesse Nash IV

Franklin Park resident and author Ric Gordon has had a vision to promote political activism in his home community since he was young. Last Saturday, Gordon rallied with city council members, political candidates and interested Greenbelters in the Beltway Plaza … Read More

5 Jun 2019

U.S. Naturalization Ceremony Celebrates 22 New Citizens

by Eugene Jesse Nash IV

Twenty-two immigrants from a dozen countries became citizens of the United States on Sunday during the 10th annual naturalization ceremony hosted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Greenbelt City Council in the gymnasium of the Community Center. Although … Read More