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16 Jan 2019

Liggins Introduces Thriving Community Idea to Council

by Ian Round

Economic Development Coordinator Charise Liggins emphasized her interest in growing small businesses that tell the story of Greenbelt at a January 7 worksession of the city council. Liggins created a graphic showing the interconnectivity of various factors in creating “A … Read More

14 Nov 2018

Co-op Has Net Loss in FY18, Plans for New Roof and Solar

by Ian Round

After two straight years of profits, the Greenbelt Consumer Cooperative announced a net loss of $38,645 during Fiscal Year 2018 at its annual meeting November 10. At the meeting, members voted to keep three people on the board of directors … Read More

25 Oct 2018

Los Candidatos de la Junta Escolar Se Enfrentan en un Debate en Greenbelt

by Ian Round

Los candidatos del la junta escolar Lupy Grady y Joshua Thomas acordaron en casi todo en el debate de el 13 de octubre en el edificio municipal de Greenbelt. pero la experiencia del joven retador fue un punto de contención. … Read More

27 Sep 2018

El MakerSpace recibe a un grupo de conversación de inglés-español

by Ian Round

Cuando llegó a los Estados Unidos hace dos años, desde Trujillo, Perú, Vanessa Morin pensó que la gente era fría y antipática con ella. La gente no se saludaba con abrazos. Entonces se dio cuenta de que así es como … Read More

27 Sep 2018

MakerSpace Hosts English-Spanish Conversation Group

by Ian Round

When she came to the United States two years ago from Trujillo, Peru, Vanessa Morin thought people were being cold and unfriendly to her. People didn’t introduce themselves with hugs. Then she realized that’s just how American acquaintances greet each … Read More

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