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20 Mar 2024

Councilmember Amy Knesel, New to Politics, Not to Greenbelt

by Bonnie Schrack

She may be new to politics, but it’s a natural progression for someone as people-oriented, energetic and concerned about her fellow Greenbelters as Amy Knesel. She grew up in subsidized low-income housing in Gaithersburg. In elementary school, she found herself … Read More

20 Mar 2024

Council Honors City’s Educators; Discusses General Assembly Bills

by Michael Zeliff

In addition to honoring outstanding employees at public schools in Greenbelt at its March 11 meeting, the Greenbelt City Council largely focused on deciding whether or not to support relevant bills now being considered by the Maryland General Assembly. … Read More

20 Mar 2024

City Council Joins Board of Ed In Opposing County Council Bills

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

Currently, most taxes from telecommunications and energy/fuel in Prince George’s County are earmarked for education. However, that long-secured source of revenue could soon be removed if two draft bills (House Bills 396 and 398) are passed. A fiscal note for … Read More

14 Mar 2024

Long an Activist, Jenni Pompi Strives to be Effective in New Role

by Dana Tompkins

Nobody can accuse Councilmember Jenni Pompi of sitting back. The list of organizations and interests she’s involved in and titles she holds seems endless. There’s the Eleanor Roosevelt High School PTSA, Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt Democratic Club, the Greenbelt Library … Read More

14 Mar 2024

Feel Free to Clown Around; May’s Circus Camp is Back

by Rasheeda Childress

For the first time since the pandemic, Circus Camp is returning in person to Greenbelt, and will be helmed by Greg May. The debut return of Circus Camp takes place over spring break this month, followed by two sessions during … Read More

14 Mar 2024

PGCPS Presents New Plan to Move Dora Kennedy Back to Goddard

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

On Monday, March 11, Prince George’s County Public School (PGCPS) leaders met in person with the Dora Kennedy French Immersion (DKFI) community for the first time for a town hall meeting about plans to move the school from its current … Read More

14 Mar 2024

Missing Woman Found Safe Following Long Disappearance

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

Over a month after Laura Shallue went missing she has been found and safely reunited with family. On Tuesday, March 12, Maryland State Police (MSP) told the News Review, “We can confirm that Shallue was located happy and healthy yesterday … Read More

6 Mar 2024

Danielle McKinney: Greenbelt’s First Black Woman on Council

by Melissa Sites

Danielle Mc-Kinney, Greenbelt’s first African American woman elected to city council, is familiar with firsts in her family. Her mother was the first Black woman in the first class of women at St. John Fisher University, and became the first … Read More

6 Mar 2024

Crime Trends, Youth Offenders Discussed at Police Meeting

by Deb Daniel

On February 27, more than 20 residents joined Greenbelt police officers in a community meeting at the Community Center to discuss crime trends and prevention, juvenile crime and upcoming events. Other topics raised included traffic problems during road repair, dangerous … Read More

6 Mar 2024

City and Franklin Park Ponder Maintenance and Finances

by Cathie Meetre

On February 21, the Greenbelt City Council held a worksession with Franklin Park management. Part of that meeting is described in a separate article on public safety (see the February 29 issue). In the meeting, Laurie Bonner, operations manager for … Read More

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