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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

14 Apr 2016

25-Story Apartment Building Proposed Overlooking Lake

by James Giese

The Greenbelt City Council has been looking for ways to obtain economic development to spur the city’s economy. The owner of the Lakeside North apartments has now put forth such a proposal to build a 25-story luxury highrise apartment building … Read More

7 Apr 2016

Poets A-Plenty Fill the New Deal in Two Languages

The Poetry Moment at the New Deal Café, in honor of National Poetry Month, was a multi-language, multi-media event that filled the cafe’s back room. Held on April 3, this was the café’s first English/ Spanish poetry read held in … Read More

7 Apr 2016

Greenbelt Youth Advisory Committee Trip to D.C.

by Jeremy Woodruff Tuthill

Early last month, the Greenbelt Youth Advisory Committee traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate as youth delegates in the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Congressional City Conference. This annual event hosts city councils from around the country as they share … Read More

7 Apr 2016

Council Budget Cycle Kicks Off

by Diane Oberg

The city’s annual budget review kicked off on Tuesday, March 29 with City Manager Michael McLaughlin’s presentation of his proposed budget. The first of eight worksessions to drill down into the details of each department’s budget followed the next night. … Read More

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