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11 Nov 2020

Voluntarios electorales por primera vez Reflexionan sobre sus experiencias

by Julia Arbutus, traducido por Carolina Napp-Avelli

Cuando Mary Wade recibió un correo electrónico del alcalde Colin Byrd diciendo que se necesitaban jueces electorales el martes 3 de noviembre, se apresuró a inscribirse. La residente de Greenbelt por 30 años, ahora jubilada, pensó que ser voluntaria sería … Read More

11 Nov 2020

First-time Election Volunteers Reflect on Their Experiences

by Julia Arbutus

When Mary Wade got an email from Mayor Colin Byrd saying there was a need for election judges on Tuesday, November 3, she was quick to sign up. The retired Greenbelt resident of 30 years thought volunteering would be fun, … Read More

4 Nov 2020

Mayor Byrd Speaks to Black Community on Race Relations

by Julia Arbutus

Mayor Colin Byrd had some advice for how to educate and empower Black boys and men on the subject of race relations in the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement in a keynote address he gave on Thursday, October … Read More

29 Oct 2020

La búsqueda del tesoro crea comunidad y muestra las perlas ocultas de la ciudad

by Julia Arbutus, traducido por Carolina Napp-Avelli

Crear comunidad no siempre significa participar en una reunión del concejo de la ciudad. A veces, significa participar en una búsqueda del tesoro para encontrar perlas ocultas en tu propia ciudad. Durante el fin de semana, una nueva organización de … Read More

29 Oct 2020

Scavenger Hunt Builds Community, Showcases City’s Hidden Gems

by Julia Arbutus

Community does not always mean participating in a city council meeting. Sometimes, it means participating in a scavenger hunt to find hidden gems in your own city. Over the weekend, a new Greenbelt organization facilitated a two-day scavenger hunt to … Read More

21 Oct 2020

City Wins Sustainability Award With Record-setting Total Points

by Julia Arbutus

Greenbelt lived up to its name on Friday, October 9 when the city’s sustainability efforts were recognized as best in the state by the Sustainable Maryland certification program. “It’s in the name, so we have to make sure we’re in … Read More

23 Sep 2020

New Deal Auction Over $12K Mark, Wins Best of D.C. Award

by Julia Arbutus

A basket of goodies from Bobo’s Oat Bars, a hand-woven Indian rug, three bags of compost and private lessons on everything from playing the guitar to parenting: these are just some of the unique items and experiences that can be … Read More