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28 Apr 2016

Clinton and Hoyer Win Greenbelt, Other Races are Close

by James Giese

For each state election it becomes more difficult for News Review staff to gather Greenbelt election results. Volunteers have to go to the election precincts in the city after polls are closed. Election results are supposed to be posted on … Read More

28 Apr 2016

Farmers Market Offers Stiff Competition to France

by Cathie Meetre

France is the quintessential market-goers paradise. Traditional street markets flourish in every small town and all over Paris – with garden-fresh produce and every possible product. But why not save the travel budget because Greenbelt ain’t playing no deuxième fiddle. … Read More

28 Apr 2016

Recreation Budget, Goals Reviewed by City Council

by Diane Oberg

The recreation budget accounts for roughly 16 percent of City Manager Michael McLaughlin’s proposed budget with expenditures of $4.36 million for Fiscal Year 2017. From that budget, the department operates four recreation centers (the Youth Center, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, … Read More

28 Apr 2016

No Pulitzer for the News Review

by Cathie Meetre

In January, the Greenbelt News Review submitted an entry for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in Public Service. We have no history of self-promoting behavior and can scarcely be accused of operating on a global scale, but it seemed worth a … Read More

21 Apr 2016

Synchronized Swimmers Make a Splash in Political Waters

by Kyla Hanington

A group of enthusiastic residents recently gathered to record a video encouraging viewers to “remember Bernie Sanders” while voting. Uploaded to Facebook on March 28, the footage of singing, dancing and swimming Greenbelters has been viewed nearly 40,000 times and … Read More

21 Apr 2016

Congratulations Magnolia Elementary School

Congratulations to the Magnolia Elementary School Science Bowl Team county champions. This is the second time Magnolia Magnolia Elementary School Science Bowl Team county champions: (front row) Keon Groves, Kobe Marshall, Dustin Navarrossa; second row Science Bowl Host Dave Zahren, … Read More

21 Apr 2016

Eagles and the Hotel BARC

Well, maybe these are not the same kind of eagles but the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center hosts a pair and we have a lovely photo of them for you. If you are interested in eagles you can also see the … Read More

21 Apr 2016

Lots of Stories About the Upcoming Primaries

The paper has four stories on the upcoming primary elections all by Jim Giese. Two are on the front page and concern, respectively, who will replace Barbara Mikulski and the fact that the presidential candidate for each party is not … Read More

21 Apr 2016

Old Greenbelt Theater Reports Successful First 11 Months of Operation

by Diane Oberg

After 11 months of operation, the Old Greenbelt Theatre is operating at a small profit and is not dependent upon city funding for operating expenses, although the city provides some transition funds for other expenses. Executive Director Caitlin McGrath sat … Read More

14 Apr 2016

Proposed City General Budget Up by 1.3 Percent

by Diane Oberg

The General Government budget accounts for the city’s expenses not specific to any department such as city council, the city manager’s office, finance and administration, etc. The Greenbelt City Council reviewed this budget at a March 30 worksession. Overview City … Read More

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