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3 Jul 2024

DAR Chapter Continues Cleanup Of Historic Walker Gravesite

by Jane Johnson

On Saturday, May 25, members of Pleasant Prospect Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) and the John Hanson Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) gathered to remember two soldiers who fought in the American Revolution. … Read More

3 Jul 2024

Metro Fares Have Increased By 12.5 Percent on Weekdays

by Matthew Neus

On Thursday, June 27, at an online presentation, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced changes to Metro fares and other programs. Presenters also shared options for seniors and low-income riders enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). … Read More

3 Jul 2024

Greenbelt Fire Department & RS Holds Volunteer Interest Event

by Daniel Thies

Last Thursday, June 27, the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad (GVFD) held a volunteer interest meeting at the Greenbelt Firehouse at 124 Crescent Road. The event was an opportunity for residents to learn about Company 35, talk with … Read More

26 Jun 2024

Greenbelt Plans Its Traditional July 4 Celebrations at the Lake

by Matthew Neus, Randy Chow

The City of Greenbelt will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks over Greenbelt Lake on Thursday, July 4, as it did for the City’s first such celebration. This July 4, Greenbelters can enjoy crafts from 4 to 6 p.m. at Buddy … Read More

26 Jun 2024

New GAC Stage Makes Actor’s Dreams of Performing Possible

by Matthew Neus

When Mahalia attended her first play at the Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC), she envisioned herself on the stage reciting lines and acting out a scene. But there was a problem. The center, including the stage, was not accessible for actors … Read More

26 Jun 2024

Kate Magill Robinson on Theater, Safe Spaces and Romeo & Juliet

by Linda Kelly

There is a pineapple pinned to theater director and teacher Kate Magill Robinson’s bag. In fact, there are pineapples all over her house, like a race of enzyme-rich aliens slowly engulfing the property. They’re gifts, the product of a running … Read More

26 Jun 2024

Council Receives Reparations Reports, Discusses JEDI Audit

by Maurice Crawford

On Wednesday evening, June 5, the Greenbelt City Council heard reports from Tribesy regarding Phase II of the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) audit and from the Reparations Commission. Part of this worksession was aimed at hearing from the … Read More

20 Jun 2024

Drag Bingo at The SPACE Completes Greenbelt’s Emerald City Pride Events

by Daniel Thies

Rounding out Saturday’s Greenbelt Emerald City Pride events was an evening of Drag Bingo hosted at The SPACE Free Art For All in Beltway Plaza. Dozens of couples attended the 21-and-over event, with drag performer D’Manda Martini serving as the … Read More

20 Jun 2024

Fire Dept. Staffing Plan ‘Temporary’, ALS Ambulance to be at Greenbelt

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

Prince George’s County Fire Chief Tiffany Green recently announced a plan to reallocate all career firefighters and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff at four Prince George’s County fire departments: Greenbelt, Berwyn Heights, Bowie-Bel Air and Bunker Hill. The effective date … Read More

20 Jun 2024

City’s Vision Zero Application Follows International Trend

by Anna Bedford-Dillow, Cathie Meetre

A grant application to fund a Vision Zero study in Greenbelt was mentioned in the News Review’s April 18 issue in coverage of the city’s budget. At that time staff were preparing for the Vision Zero grant application, “modeled after … Read More

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