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25 Jun 2020

Local Attorney Represents Asylum Seekers, Immigrants

by Melissa Sites

Para leer este artículo en español, haga clic aquí. At the U.S.-Mexico border, immigration attorney Anna Marie Gallagher met a woman whose story broke her heart. “My church saved a woman’s life,” Gallagher said. The Catholic Community of Greenbelt raised … Read More

25 Jun 2020

COVID Leads Greenbelt East, Council Annual Worksession

by Matthew Arbach

On June 17, the Greenbelt City Council and staff shared responses to a series of questions posed by the Greenbelt East Advisory Coalition (GEAC) on a wide range of topics, including the effect of the pandemic on the city, recreation, … Read More

18 Jun 2020

La vigilia con velas de Greenbelt East continua semanalmente

by Gary Childs, traducido por Carolina Napp-Avelli

Hace dos semanas, se llevaron a cabo dos vigilias a la luz de las velas en Greenbelt, una en Roosevelt Center y la otra en Greenbelt East en la esquina de Hanover Parkway y Ora Glen Drive. Las vigilias se … Read More

17 Jun 2020

Special City Council Session Devoted to Phase 2 Reopening

by Matthew Arbach

In anticipation of the June 15 modified Phase Two reopening in Prince George’s County, the Greenbelt City Council held another special meeting on June 14 to discuss how the city would respond. Council was joined by representatives of the Recreation … Read More

17 Jun 2020

Greenbelt East Candlelight Vigil to Continue Each Week

by Gary Childs

Two weeks ago, two candlelight vigils were conducted in Greenbelt, one at Roosevelt Center and the other in Greenbelt East on the corner of Hanover Parkway and Ora Glen Drive. The vigils were organized as a part of the current … Read More

17 Jun 2020

Mayor Will Host a Forum On Race Relations, Policing

by Julie Rapp

Mayor Colin Byrd will hold a virtual Greenbelt community dialogue on race relations and community policing on Saturday, June 27 at 8:30 p.m. Byrd and a diverse group of Greenbelt residents involved in policing reforms will share their stories and … Read More

17 Jun 2020

Budget Adopted with Minor Edits. City Tax Rate Stable

by Diane Oberg

At its June 8 regular meeting the Greenbelt City Council adopted the budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 (FY21) on a 6-0 vote with Councilmember Edward Putens absent due to work obligations. The budget is essentially what City … Read More

17 Jun 2020

Co-op’s Rays on the Roof Completes Major Milestone

by Cathie Meetre

On Friday, June 12, the Greenbelt Consumer Cooperative signed off with its contractor on the first completed element in the Rays on the Roof project that was only a dream a mere 18 months before. On final completion of the … Read More

12 Jun 2020

Yard and Bake sale recauda Fondos para Black Lives Matter

Por Jamie Voytsekhovska, traducido por Carolina Napp-Avelli. Este fin de semana, la comunidad Greenbelt se unió para recaudar fondos para el movimiento Black Lives Matter. Este yard sale y venta de productos de panadería y pastelería fue organizado por Ana … Read More

10 Jun 2020

Peaceful Citywide Protests For Racial Justice/Equality

by Melissa Sites

Greenbelters turned out in significant numbers at various places around town over the weekend to protest violence against people of color. Vigils of unity, solidarity and peace were held at Roosevelt Center, Hanover Parkway, Franklin Park, Greenbelt Community Church and … Read More

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