ERHS Grad Remains Hopeful Developing a COVID Vaccine
This story is part two in a two-part series about Olubukola Abiona’s work with the Vaccine Research Center to develop a coronavirus vaccine. For more background on Abiona’s research and how she got to where she is today, see the April 16 issue for part one. For the last three years, Olubukola Abiona has been […]
Farmers Market 2020 Opens May 10 with Full Precautions
The good news is that the Farmers Market will open on time on Sunday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as usual to bring sparkling-fresh vegetables and more to the city. More good news is that most of the longest-running and crowd-favorite vendors will also return with some exciting newbies (oysters anyone?). The […]
What to Do with that Ballot Once It Arrives in the Mail
According to the Maryland State Board of Elections, all registered voters who are qualified to vote in the Tuesday, June 2, Maryland Democratic and Republican Primary Elections should receive a ballot through the mail by the middle of May. Only qualified voters registered as Republicans or Democrats should expect to receive ballots to vote in […]
GAIL and CARES Services Continue During COVID-19
Amid a disaster, the most vulnerable members of a community are at increased risk of falling through the cracks. In Greenbelt, two city programs, designed to look out for members of the community more likely to struggle, are providing services during the COVID-19 pandemic. GAIL (Greenbelt Assistance in Living) assists senior citizens and underemployed members […]
June 2nd Maryland Primary A “Stay at Home” Election
Once upon a time, not long ago, the State of Maryland was scheduled to hold both its Democratic and Republican primary elections on Tuesday, April 28, as part of the process of determining who would be nominated by their respective parties to run in the presidential election on November 3. That was before the impact […]
Co-op Launches First Online Ordering, Curbside Pickup
The Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket and Pharmacy now offers online grocery ordering through Mercato, the online grocery e-commerce platform for independently owned grocery and specialty food stores. During the pandemic, this service has been requested by Co-op members and other customers who want to shop with the Co-op while avoiding coming into the store. The pilot […]
Greenbelt señala el Día de la Tierra a través de un Programa de Café Virtual
El 20 de abril, unas 60 personas se unieron a New Deal Café para celebrar el Día de la Tierra durante su primer Reel and Meal virtual. Para varios residentes, esta fue la primera vez que asistieron a un evento de Reel and Meal. Para algunos, este fue el primer evento a través de Zoom […]
Uncertain Future Affects City 2021 Budget Deliberations
Facing a level of uncertainty higher than experienced in decades, on Tuesday, April 14, the Greenbelt City Council began its review of City Manager Nicole Ard’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021, which starts July 1. Business closures and other impacts from the coronavirus will significantly reduce city revenues. Ard stated that in reacting to […]
Greenbelt Sisters Spearhead Homemade Mask Project
Two sisters are taking strides to help medical officials fight this pandemic with a homemade mask system. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States, there was always a scare that supplies would run out. And due to the increase in cases throughout the nation, now it’s a reality. The demand for medical supplies […]
Greenbelt Marks Earth Day Via Virtual Café Program
On April 20, about 60 people joined the New Deal Café in celebrating Earth Day during its first ever virtual Reel and Meal. For several residents, this was their first time attending a Reel and Meal event. For a few, this was the first event via Zoom they’d ever experienced. As community members, with food […]