Foundation Grants Awarded For Facilities, Mentors, Arts
The Greenbelt Community Foundation (GCF) has announced that three local organizations have been awarded over $12,000 in total during its latest grant funding cycle. The first project is $3,350 to the Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) for its dressing room renovation. GAC provides fine and performing arts at an affordable price to the entire Greenbelt community. […]
Schools Will Utilize Distance Learning Through January
On Wednesday, July 15, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) CEO Monica Goldson announced the plan for the 2020-21 academic year. She revealed that after reviewing input from families, employees and community members, PGCPS will continue distance learning through January 2021. Goldson explained that since Prince George’s County has been the epicenter of the COVID-19 […]
Manifestantes exigen reformas y responsabilidad a la policía
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 de la intersección con Southway, cantando y sosteniendo carteles con mensajes que pedían “Aprobar la […]
Protesters Demand Police Reform and Accountability
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 holding signs with messages including “Pass Anton’s Law,” “We Deserve Police Accountability” and “Fewer Police, […]
Mayor Byrd Challenges CBA Process in Mid-negotiation
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 on the agenda. The first motion to add an item went smoothly enough, as Councilmember […]
Maglev DEIS Prep Resumes, Some Design Changes Made
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 system envisioned to eventually connect metropolitan hubs and airports in the northeastern U.S. The project, […]
El Centro de Recreación vuelve a la vieja escuela con “actividades para llevar”
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 cosas- a la vieja usanza. No se permite nada que se enchufe y a llevarse […]
Bake Sale Continues Local Support for BLM Movement
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 the Youth Advisory Committee. They organized a yard sale/bake sale a few weeks ago to […]
Advisory Boards Continue with Planning Despite Shutdown
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 do our job without you,” praising them for their creative ideas, as “we can’t think […]
Rec Center Goes Old School With Grab and Go Activities
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 you choose to accept it, is to scour the stores for – old school. No […]