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23 Mar 2017

SHLES Essay Contest Winners Receive DARE Recognition

Four Springhill Hill Lake Elementary School 5th graders received books, including some autographed by the author, during the 2017 DARE culmination assembly that took place March 9 in the school’s auditorium. The culmination marks the end of the students’ 10-lesson … Read More

23 Mar 2017

City Contracts for Long-Sought Recreation & Parks Master Plan

by Kathleen Gallagher

At its meeting on February 27, the city council took steps to develop Greenbelt’s very first recreation and parks facilities master plan, a project long anticipated by recreation staff and the city’s Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Other matters included … Read More

23 Mar 2017

ACE, City Recognize Outstanding Educators in Greenbelt Schools

by Mary Moien

The 2017 Advisory Committee on Education (ACE) Educator Awards were presented at the March 13 Greenbelt City Council meeting. Janet Mirsky, ACE treasurer, introduced the presentation and summed up selected ACE accomplishments. This year is the 22nd for ACE Educator … Read More

23 Mar 2017

Council and Beltway Plaza Plan for FBI HQ – or Not

by Dylan Matthew Sinn

NOTE: Just before press time, we received the news from GSA that the decision on relocation of the FBI would be delayed indefinitely. Fred Wine, president of Quantum Companies, the company that owns Beltway Plaza, assured the city council … Read More

15 Mar 2017

Carriers and Deliveries: Paper Versus Electronics

by Cathie Meetre

The carriers are the link between the newspaper and its recipients throughout the community. In all weathers, by themselves or with a parent, friend or sibling, the News Review carriers walk from one house or apartment building to the next … Read More

15 Mar 2017

Council Honors Butler Family; City Co-sponsors Health Fair

by Kathleen Gallagher

At its March 13 meeting, the Greenbelt City Council presented a letter to Brian and Camille Butler, recognizing their work in raising awareness of sickle cell trait in the community and supporting the Journey to Health Fitness and Awareness Fair … Read More

15 Mar 2017

Roosevelt Students Test Water Biweekly in WISP Program

by Dylan Sinn

As the academic year inches toward a close and the weather gets warmer, some students inevitably get the urge to leave school and spend time outside. One group of students at Eleanor Roosevelt High School (ERHS) doesn’t have to wait … Read More

9 Mar 2017

Ups and Downs This Season With ERHS Raiders, Lady Rs

by Patrick Gleason

Despite falling short of defending their state title, the Roosevelt Raiders have a lot to be proud of – and a lot to look forward to. After losing an impressive senior class, the Raiders began the season with a tightly … Read More

9 Mar 2017

Burglary Suspect Chased Into Ceiling at AMC Theater

by Jill Connor

The AMC Academy 8 Theater in Beltway Plaza was evacuated and closed for over three hours on Tuesday afternoon when a burglary suspect being pursued by the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGCPD) hid in the ceiling space to avoid … Read More

9 Mar 2017

Budget Shortfall Discussed At Turner’s Listening Session

by Dylan Sinn

John Tabori, a member of the county council’s Blue Ribbon Commission, presented the commission’s finding that Prince George’s County faces a $229 million budget deficit by 2023. Tabori made his remarks to about 40 people at a listening session for … Read More

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