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23 May 2024

City Council Approves Purchase Of Land, Cameras and Shuttle Bus

by Michael Zeliff

The Greenbelt City Council at its May 13 meeting discussed and approved several motions authorizing the purchase of land connecting Greenbelt Station in Greenbelt West to the Greenbelt Metro station, a second surveillance camera and a second shuttle bus, among … Read More

23 May 2024

Greenbelt’s Bike to Work Day Attracts 100 Riders to Pit Stop

by Rasheeda Childress

Greenbelt resident Steven Bernheisel usually bikes to the Metro, and then takes the train to work in Arlington, Va. But Friday, May 17, he joined about 100 people who passed through Greenbelt for its Bike to Work Day pit stop. … Read More

23 May 2024

Painting Party, Lunch and Lots Of Music Fill the Days, June 2, 9

The Greenbelt Recreation Arts Program invites the community to celebrate Greenbelt’s 87th anniversary with an Artful Afternoon at the Community Center. On Sunday, June 2 from 1 to 3 p.m., art makers of all ages are invited to join Greenbelt … Read More

23 May 2024

Council Confronting Lingering Questions in Final Budget Review

by Diane Oberg

After its final budget worksession on Wednesday, May 15, it appears that the Greenbelt City Council has two main questions to answer before it can adopt a budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 2025), which begins July 1. These are: … Read More

15 May 2024

Copland’s Greenbelt Theme Plays Live, May 21, June 2

by Melissa Sites

Astonishing as it is to learn, a famous American composer wrote a theme song especially for Greenbelt. In the 1930s, the federal government hired artists and incorporated their work into the efforts of the New Deal. For a promotional film … Read More

15 May 2024

Farmers Market Reopens With New and Old Vendors

by Cathie Meetre

Big splashy raindrops only briefly deterred the crowds anxious to sample the delicious wares of this season’s Farmers Market before they returned to mop up fresh greens and wholesome goodies and treats. Sheltering from the sudden rain under the New … Read More

15 May 2024

Tortuous Recovery from Covid Triples Cinema’s Budget Ask

by Cathie Meetre

Mayor Emmett Jordan welcomed Greenbelt Cinema Director Caitlin McGrath and Board Chair Cathy Jones to a worksession discussion of the Greenbelt Cinema’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget. McGrath noted that they were now in the 10th year of operation since the … Read More

15 May 2024

Metrobus Routes Remain for Now

The Fiscal Year 2025 budget for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) does not include the proposed cuts of some Metrobus routes, including the G12 route between the Greenbelt and New Carrollton Metro stations. Maryland, Virginia and the District … Read More

15 May 2024

Charlestowne North Apartments Bought at Auction by Freddie Mac

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

On April 29, an auction was held to sell the Charlestowne North Apartments at 8150 Lakecrest Drive, an apartment complex that has been in receivership since February. Paul Cooper, vice president of the auction house conducting the sale, told the … Read More

9 May 2024

Gathering at Compost Facility Showcases City Pilot Program

by Carol Griffith

Midway between Earth Day and Compost Week, a warm Friday, May 3, was perfect for the ribbon cutting of the new city compost facility located at the Trinity Assembly of God church on Good Luck Road. About 50 residents, several … Read More

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