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9 May 2019

Beltway Plaza Fights Retail Closures with Proposals For Renovation, Redevelopment and Rejuvenation

by Nora Eckert

It’s 7:45 p.m. on a Saturday, and the Beltway Plaza Mall in Greenbelt is bustling. A sweet smell wafts out of Heaven’s Bakery. The AMC Academy 8 movie theater is packed. A young boy in a red Spiderman shirt twirls … Read More

6 Mar 2019

El consejo debate las armas Y sede de amazon

by Nora Eckert

La segunda sede de Amazon, las armas de la policía y los reemplazos de las líneas de agua se discutieron en la reunión del 25 de febrero del Consejo de la Ciudad de Greenbelt en el Edificio Municipal. Hubo una … Read More

6 Mar 2019

Council Talks Gun Disposal, Boxwood Water, Amazon

by Nora Eckert

From law enforcement to infrastructure projects and so much more, councilmembers are called on to cover a wide array of topics. Its February 25 meeting was no exception, with council discussing police weapons disposal, Boxwood water line replacement, and the … Read More

20 Feb 2019

Thornton insta: No te rindas, lucha por la igualdad para todos

by Nora Eckert

El progreso racial en Greenbelt, los prejuicios en el liderazgo estadounidense y la necesidad de empoderar a los niños a través de la educación fueron el tema central del discurso del mes de la historia negra pronunciado el domingo por … Read More

20 Feb 2019

Thornton Urges: Don’t Give Up Fight for Equality for All

by Nora Eckert

Racial progress in Greenbelt, prejudices in American leadership and the necessity of empowering children through education were the focus of the Black History Month speech given Sunday by Dr. Alvin Thornton to a crowd of over 200 at the Community … Read More

5 Dec 2018

New Collage Exhibit Searches Both Inward and Outward

by Nora Eckert

Upon first glance, the collages in Sylvie van Helden’s exhibit The View Within and Without appear to be a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes that come together in tantalizing geometric patterns. Inch closer, and see picturesof essential oils, pomegranates, leaves … Read More

1 Nov 2018

Cuatro Ciudades discuten sobre la conexión de internet inalámbrico, el tráfico y el “shuttle” de la Universidad de Maryland

by Nora Eckert

La coalición de las Cuatro Ciudades abordó el tema de la conexión inalámbrica de internet en toda la ciudad, el plan de alivio de tráfico propuesto por el gobernador y el autobús de enlace (shuttle) de la Universidad de Maryland … Read More

11 Oct 2018

Artful Afternoon Celebra 80 años de arte para todos

by Nora Eckert

Para leer este articulo en ingles, hace clic aqui. To read this article in English, click here. Niños, padres y abuelos se congregaron para una cuota especial de tarde artística (Artful Afternoon) el domingo 7 de octubre, que celebró el … Read More

11 Oct 2018

Artful Afternoon Celebrates 80th Year of Art for Everyone

by Nora Eckert

Para leer este articulo en español, hace clic aqui. Children, parents and grandparents flocked to a special installment of the Artful Afternoon on Sunday, October 7 that celebrated the 80th anniversary of the first art classes at the Community Center. … Read More

6 Sep 2018

Parade Marchers Swelter, Spirits Soar as Greenbelt Celebrates

by Nora Eckert

Pirates, robots, trick-performing dogs, boy scouts, political candidates and activists all took to the streets of Greenbelt on Monday for the 64th annual Labor Day Parade. With such a variety of participants, the parade had something for everyone who turned … Read More