Matthew Arbach | Article Author |

18 Nov 2020

La biblioteca de Greenbelt sigue adelante con servicios virtuales

by Matthew Arbach, traducido por Carolina Napp-Avelli

El Sistema de Bibliotecas Conmemorativas del Condado de Prince George (PGCMLS), frente al cierre debido a la pandemia, ha respondido con una variedad de ofertas innovadoras, que incluyen programación virtual y servicio de atención en la acera. Lejos de ser … Read More

18 Nov 2020

Greenbelt Library Is Moving Ahead with Virtual Services

by Matthew Arbach

The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS), faced with a pandemic shutdown, has responded with an array of innovative offerings, including virtual programming and curbside service. Far from being limiting, these virtual choices have instead increased community outreach in … Read More

11 Nov 2020

Greenbelt Road Raises Many Issues to Resolve with SHA

by Matthew Arbach

On November 4, the Greenbelt City Council shared concerns about Greenbelt Road (Route 193), and its connections with adjoining roadways in Greenbelt, with representatives of the State Highway Administration (SHA) in a worksession. Some of these concerns are long-standing, while … Read More

29 Oct 2020

Return to Zoom by Council Includes Several Conditions

by Matthew Arbach

Optimizing transparency and public participation was the focus of the Greenbelt City Council worksession on October 14. The context of the discussion was whether council meetings should continue using Webinar or return to Zoom. Council had made the change to … Read More

29 Oct 2020

Safer Passage for Pedestrians And Bikes Concerns Cities

by Matthew Arbach

On October 21, the Greenbelt City Council met with representatives of Berwyn Heights, College Park and Beltway Plaza to discuss strategies on how best to move forward with plans to make Greenbelt Road safer for pedestrians and bikers. Plans for … Read More

8 Oct 2020

State Comptroller Franchot Updates Council on Economy

by Matthew Arbach

On September 30, a special council meeting was convened with Comptroller of Maryland Peter Franchot, Deputy Comptroller Sharone Bonardi and Acting Director of the Bureau of Revenue Estimates (BRE) David Farkas to discuss the findings of a September 29 revenue … Read More

30 Sep 2020

City’s Dog Park Reopened With New Rules and Fees

by Matthew Arbach

As of Saturday, September 26 at 7 a.m., the city’s Dog Park, located on Hanover Drive off Hanover Parkway, has reopened. This was the result of a vote by the Greenbelt City Council at their Wednesday, September 23 worksession, where … Read More

2 Sep 2020

City, County Council Discuss COVID, Maglev, Economy, Housing

by Matthew Arbach

Prince George’s County Council Chair Todd Turner and Councilmembers Mel Franklin and Calvin Hawkins met with the Greenbelt City Council on August 28, to inform the council about the county’s efforts in this difficult time and air issues that are … Read More

20 Aug 2020

Greenbelt Station and Council Work to Resolve Trail, Issues

by Matthew Arbach

Residents of Greenbelt Station (GS) were welcomed to a Greenbelt City Council worksession on August 12 to share their recent concerns and challenges. GS representatives included Community Manager Leslie Perez of Community Association Management Professionals (CAMP) and GS Master Association … Read More

13 Aug 2020

Council Takes Steps to Save Thousands on Bond Refinancing

by Matthew Arbach

At a worksession on July 27 and a special meeting on August 3, the Greenbelt City Council had an opportunity to meet with First Vice President Jennifer Diercksen and Senior Vice President Joe Mason from Davenport and Company (the city’s … Read More