Melissa Sites

Roosevelt Center’s Mother and Child statue got a special scrub-down last week as a team of three skilled art conservators arrived to clean and maintain Greenbelt’s beloved statue as well as the Community Center Preamble reliefs.  The first step was … Read More

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Around 70 Greenbelters gathered in Roosevelt Center Saturday afternoon to rally against the proposed maglev train and march across the threatened Spellman Overpass. Protesters held up anti-maglev signs and slowed traffic on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Led by Kristi Fletcher, the … Read More

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Greenbelt’s newest Little Free Library will celebrate its grand opening at Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church (MUMC) this weekend. At littlefreelibrary.org, the Mowatt site is described as “primarily a religious library … includ[ing] a variety of books, activities and periodicals.” … Read More

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Tim Houchens worked for the City of Greenbelt for 35 years during an amazing time of growth and change. With Greenbelt Public Works from 1986 to 2021, Houchens held the title of Facilities Maintenance Manager while city facilities were improved, … Read More

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The last month of the year inspires many people to give money to good causes. NASA engineer Brian Ottens and his family have dedicated themselves to effective altruism, giving away a high percentage of their income. Effective altruism motivates and … Read More

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PG Changemakers Coalition lideró una concentración el lunes por la tarde, reuniendo a más de 50 seguidores a pesar de las fuertes lluvias, truenos y relámpagos. Los manifestantes fueron desde el Roosevelt Center a Greenbelt Road, donde se reunieron cerca … Read More

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Prince George’s Changemakers (PGC) Coalition led a rally on Monday afternoon, gathering more than 50 supporters despite heavy rain, thunder and lightning.  Marchers proceeded from Roosevelt Center to Greenbelt Road, where they gathered near the intersection with Southway, chanting and … Read More

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