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8 Jul 2020

Mayor Byrd Challenges CBA Process in Mid-negotiation

by Kathleen Gallagher

The last regular meeting of the Greenbelt City Council on Monday, June 22, did not get off to a good start. Approximately the first 45 minutes of the meeting were devoted to council’s debating what should or should not be … Read More

8 Jul 2020

Maglev DEIS Prep Resumes, Some Design Changes Made

by Deanna Dawson

Planning work has resumed for the Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Maglev Project (baltimorewashingtonscmaglevproject.com). The proposed high-speed magnetic levitation train would run between Washington and Baltimore, with an intermediate stop at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. This is the first segment of a … Read More

2 Jul 2020

El Centro de Recreación vuelve a la vieja escuela con “actividades para llevar”

by René Sewell-Raysor

Los coordinadores de recreación Brian Butler y Frank Jones reunieron al equipo. “Los niños que usan este centro de recreación están agotados de los videojuegos y los atracones de tele. La misión, si eligen aceptarla, es buscar en las tiendas … Read More

1 Jul 2020

Bake Sale Continues Local Support for BLM Movement

by Julia Sharapi and Ana Fernandez-Napp

Ana Fernandez-Napp and Julia Sharapi are both 19-year-olds who grew up in Greenbelt. Since they were children, they have been actively involved in the Greenbelt community, from just attending various festivals to volunteering at the Community Center to serving on … Read More

1 Jul 2020

Advisory Boards Continue with Planning Despite Shutdown

by Matthew Arbach

The annual meeting between the Greenbelt City Council and representatives of the city’s advisory boards and committees was held on June 24. These groups provide guidance to council on a wide range of areas. Said Councilmember Judith Davis, “we can’t … Read More

1 Jul 2020

Rec Center Goes Old School With Grab and Go Activities

by René Sewell-Raysor

Este artículo está disponible en español en nuestra página web www.greenbeltnewsreview.com. Recreation Coordinators Brian Butler and Frank Jones gathered the team. “The kids that use this Rec Center are burned out on video games and binge watching. The mission, should … Read More

1 Jul 2020

Prince George’s County Full Phase 2 Reopening in Place

As of Monday, June 29, Prince George’s County entered a full phase two reopening. This decision was made under the advice of public health officials and the data that the County has been monitoring, including continued downward trends in the … Read More

25 Jun 2020

Abogada local representa inmigrantes, solicitantes de asilo

by Melissa Sites, traducido por Ana Fernandez

En la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México, la abogada de inmigración Anna Marie Gallagher conoció a una mujer cuya historia le rompió el corazón. “Mi iglesia salvó la vida de una mujer”, dijo Gallagher. La Comunidad Católica de Greenbelt … Read More

25 Jun 2020

Juneteenth Commemoration Has Special Meaning in 2020

by René Sewell-Raysor

The drum call drew people to the grounds of the community clinic in Franklin Park. The Drum Circle, led by Katy Gaughan, created a cadence that was both mournful and celebratory. The beat moved heads and bodies into silent communication … Read More

25 Jun 2020

Police Host Virtual Town Meeting to Discuss Issues

by Rayonna Burton-Jernigan

The Greenbelt Police Department (GPD) held a meeting June 18 to address questions and concerns about policing and what the department is doing. Police Chief Richard Bowers began the meeting by addressing recent events associated with police brutality and the … Read More

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