The paper, published by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc., was established in 1937 shortly after the construction of Greenbelt, one of The New Deal Green Towns. It has been published weekly without interruption since that time and is delivered free to most Greenbelt residents.
Vertical Visions, or Garden Totems, created by Greenbelt Potters were displayed on the Community Center front lawn on the beautiful afternoon of Sunday, October 1 with the Third Annual Ukulele Concert playing in the background. Eleven-year-old sculptor Lucy Bindel said, … Read More
In addition to reviewing an already-approved liquor license application by the Greenbelt Cinema, it was contract time at the September 26 regular meeting of the Greenbelt City Council. Council approved contracts or purchases of four shade structures for Greenbelt Station, … Read More
The final two candidates for the Greenbelt City Council election on Tuesday, November 7 are Rodney M. Roberts and perennial challenger William Orleans. Their nomination forms have been certified by City Clerk Bonita Anderson. Biographies are prepared by the candidates … Read More
Rodney M. Roberts, 65, is a life-long Greenbelter. He attended Prince George’s County schools and was active in sports with the Greenbelt Boys and Girls Club. Roberts is sole proprietor of a small business that specializes in on-site repairs of … Read More
When first permitted to run for council, or from council, as it may be, Bill’s biography was published in the October 20, 2011 issue of the News Review. It’s archived, and can be read, new and improved at billorleans.com. It … Read More
Prior to city council elections, the News Review poses questions to the candidates and publishes their responses. Starting this week, we will publish a question weekly and request that candidates send their 150-word maximum responses (per question) to us by … Read More
Six years of hard work in competitive gymnastics paid off for Greenbelt resident and gymnast Fiona O’Brien, age 12. She was one of six kids in her event representing the United States in Budapest this month as part of the … Read More
At its September 26 regular meeting the Greenbelt City Council finalized the question to appear on the ballot for the November 7 council election and rejected a proposed second question. It also received an update from the City Board of … Read More
Two incumbents, Silke Pope and Emmett Jordan, have filed for Greenbelt City Council. Their nomination forms have been certified by City Clerk Bonita Anderson. Candidate biographies are prepared by the candidates and published as they are received by the paper. … Read More
Emmett V. Jordan, the incumbent mayor, has been a Greenbelt resident for 23 years. He relocated to the area to work with the University of Maryland in 1998. Attracted by the city’s convenient location and abundant recreational amenities, he moved … Read More
