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25 May 2023

My Point of View: As a Popular Petition Fails Are Process Changes Needed?

by Peggy Higgins

Greenbelt resident Peggy Higgins was part of a small group recently attempting to gather sufficient signatures to stop a city charter change so there could be a referendum. She learned that it’s nearly impossible to gather the signatures required, even … Read More

25 May 2023

Greenbelt a Premier Pit Stop For Bike to Work Day 2023

by Jenni Pompi

Greenbelt was bustling with bicycles on Friday, May 19, as local riders of all ages converged at Roosevelt Center for Bike to Work Day, which expected to see around 14,000 commuters participating across the region this year at 107 pit … Read More

17 May 2023

Two Teachers Win Green Awards; Three Green Schools Recognized

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

On May 10, Prince George’s County Public Schools held their environmental literacy awards ceremony and two Greenbelt teachers were honored. Danielle Todd-Jones has coordinated environmental efforts and activities throughout Springhill Lake Elementary School for several years, helping to create a … Read More

17 May 2023

Public Works Proposes $4.6M Budget for Council’s Attention

by Diane Oberg

The Public Works budget, with proposed Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) expenditures of $4,573,400, is the fourth largest in the city budget. Department leadership met with the Greenbelt City Council on April 19 to discuss this budget. Two of the department’s … Read More

17 May 2023

First Ukrainian Refugee Family Arrives in Greenbelt on May 5

by Frank Gervasi

Greenbelt Refugee Aid Committee’s (GRACE) first sponsored family arrived from the Netherlands on May 5. The wait at the airport immigration line took about two hours, but the process of sponsoring our Ukrainian family took four-and-one-half months. The committee, consisting … Read More

17 May 2023

Building Bridges toward Advancing Racial Equity Goals in Greenbelt

by Bob Rand, Nirvan Sengupta, Tom Adams

The third annual Bridging Communities for Racial Equity event will take place on Sunday, May 21 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Springhill Lake Recreation Center. This year’s theme of Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges reflects the sponsors’ intent to consider … Read More

11 May 2023

Greenbelt Students Receive ACE Awards, Scholarships

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

On May 3, Greenbelt’s Advisory Committee on Education (ACE) held their 28th student awards ceremony. The ACE student awards recognize Greenbelt students who honor the city’s traditions of citizenship, leadership and academic achievement. They complement the Educator Awards, which ACE … Read More

11 May 2023

State Officials, Delegates Discuss Transportation, Legislative Issues

by Deb Daniel

On May 2 Greenbelt Middle School hosted the District 22 discussion on the 2023 legislative session of the Maryland State Assembly with District 22 Senator Alonzo Washington and Delegates Nicole Williams, Anne Healey and Ashanti Martinez. Approximately 65 people attended … Read More

11 May 2023

2023 Farmers Market Preps For Mother’s Day Opening

by Cathie Meetre

With the coming of Mother’s Day comes also the siren song of the Farmers Market. It is fitting that the market should bring the bounty of spring’s renewal to Greenbelt on the day that mothers – historically the nurturers of … Read More

11 May 2023

Greenbelt Schools Aim to Meet Increased Mental Health Needs

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

Part two of a two-part report May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In connection with Prince George’s County Public Schools Board of Education’s concern that county schools need more mental health services, Greenbelt schools bring those issues forward. Greenbelt Elementary … Read More

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