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27 Apr 2022

Greenbelt Recreation Dept. Readies for Summer Camp

by Haley Kerby

Summer camp through Greenbelt Recreation Center looks much like it did before the pandemic, with a few new twists. Kinder Camp, Camp Pine Tree, Camp YoGo and Camp Encore are all using most of the formats from earlier years. Creative … Read More

20 Apr 2022

Eggs Galore Found During Greenbelt’s Easter Egg Hunt

by Haley Kerby

As the horn blew, the ribbon was dropped and children of all ages ran onto the field in search of eggs, many of which were immediately visible. This was the annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the City of … Read More

14 Apr 2022

Arbor Day: Eleanor Roosevelt Is Honored With New Satyr Hill Holly Tree

by Haley Kerby

The City of Greenbelt Advisory Committee on Trees joined with city council members on Saturday, April 9 to plant a tree on the lawn between the Community Center and the Library as part of the city’s Arbor Day observance. The … Read More

7 Apr 2022

New Map Will Leave Greenbelt Out of Maryland’s District 5

by Haley Kerby

Governor Larry Hogan signed the new redistricting plan into law on Monday, April 4. With a new congressional map in hand, Greenbelt will leave Maryland’s 5th Congressional District and become part of Maryland’s 4th Congressional District. When the new map … Read More

30 Mar 2022

Coming up Roses with GATe Awards for Best Local Videos

by Haley Kerby

Greenbelt Access Television (GATe) announced its second annual Rose Awards on March 20 during the television station’s annual meeting. The contest showcases videos created by Greenbelt community video producers. Sally Davies took first place this year for her short painting-and-time-lapse … Read More

30 Mar 2022

Greenbelt Holds First Food Truck Festival on Cold Day

by Haley Kerby

Greenbelters enjoyed a delicious afternoon at Schrom Hills Park catered by dining on wheels. The first annual Greenbelt Food Truck Festival was held Saturday, March 26, bringing the community together in celebration with food and activities for all ages. Organized … Read More

17 Mar 2022

Council Begins Reparations Commission Creation Plans

by Haley Kerby

The City of Greenbelt should establish a 21-member commission to review, discuss and make recommendations related to local reparations for African American and Native American residents of Greenbelt. This was the referendum posed to the public, where 63 percent of … Read More

9 Mar 2022

City Creates Website Asking How to Spend ARPA Funds

by Haley Kerby

The City of Greenbelt is asking for input on what services the $23 million fund, recently allocated to the city by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), should be used for. The funds were given as a relief initiative in … Read More

2 Mar 2022

Saving Black History Sites Is Focus of Museum Talk

by Haley Kerby

Shockhoe Bottom in Richmond, Va., was once one of the largest trading markets for enslaved people in the United States, but it was later paved over. The site is now preserved by the National Trust for Historic Preservation African American … Read More

24 Feb 2022

First Phase of Greenbelt Road Revision Gets Community Input

by Haley Kerby

“What is one word you would use to describe Greenbelt Road?” The most popular answers were ugly, dangerous and busy. “What travel purposes would you like to use Greenbelt Road for?” The response was exercise, recreation, shopping and access to … Read More