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11 Jan 2023

Serving on a Grand Jury In Prince George’s County

by Anne Gardner

For the past four months, I have spent my Tuesdays in Upper Marlboro serving on a grand jury. This experience has given me an insight into the criminal justice system, as well as a new appreciation for mentoring and other … Read More

5 Jan 2023

Tony, Our Mailman, Retires

by Mary Moien

Tony Schiavone, who has delivered the mail in Old Greenbelt for 36 years, retired from the U.S. Postal Service on December 30. Yes, Tony has a last name – although most only know him by his first name. And neither … Read More

5 Jan 2023

A Look Back at 2022

by Amy Hansen, Anna Bedford-Dillow, Cathie Meetre, Deb Daniel, Diane Oberg, Gloria Walters-Flowers, Jon Gardner, Lois Rosado, Melissa Sites

The News Review presents highlights from last year’s news stories. The reviews were prepared by Anna Bedford-Dillow, Deb Daniel, Jon Gardner, Amy Hansen, Cathie Meetre, Diane Oberg, Lois Rosado, Melissa Sites and Gloria Walters-Flowers. Covid Infections Increase, Impacts Decline Covid-19 … Read More

5 Jan 2023

Remaining Reform Proposals Reviewed by Council, Chief

by Diane Oberg

On Monday, December 19, Police Chief Richard Bowers briefed the Greenbelt City Council on the department’s proposed actions to address the remaining nine issues not addressed by the January 2022 police reform resolution 2096-2. Council appeared to be content with … Read More

29 Dec 2022

Fearless Greenbelter Lambert Shares Regular Folks’ Wants

by Stephanie Quinn

Lying on the padded floor of a modified Boeing 727, Greenbelter Denna Lambert began to float as the plane crested the apex of its parabola and the effects of gravity receded. Lambert said she was always a “fangirl” when it … Read More

29 Dec 2022

Pinsky: Goodbye to District 22; Will Lead Energy Administration

On Tuesday, December 20, Senator Paul Pinsky announced that he has accepted the invitation from Governor-elect Wes Moore to serve as director of the Maryland Energy Administration. Pinsky has been a longtime advocate of environmental issues and addressing climate change. … Read More

29 Dec 2022

Greenbelters Celebrate Kwanzaa

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

On Monday, December 26, around 20 Greenbelters celebrated the first day of Kwanzaa at the Kwanzaa and Kulture Unity Breakfast at the Greenbelt Youth Center, organized by Greenbelt Station resident Chiquita Jackson. Kwanzaa, first celebrated in 1966, is an annual … Read More

29 Dec 2022

Report of a Cutting Incident Leads Police to Say: Lock Doors

On Thursday evening, December 22, residents were advised by police to secure their homes and lock doors after a report of a cutting on Crescent Road and reports of a man matching the description of the suspect knocking on doors … Read More

22 Dec 2022

Council Hears Presentation For Rent Stabilization Here

by Deb Daniel

On December 12, PolicyLink’s Tram Hoang, CASA’s Trent Leon Lierman and Laurel City Council member Martin Mitchell engaged Greenbelt City Council in a discussion of rent stabilization legislation at the invitation of Greenbelt Counci lmember Ric Gordon. Rent stabilization attempts … Read More

22 Dec 2022

City Council Names Members Of Reparations Commission

by Susan Taylor

On Wednesday, December 14, the Greenbelt City Council named the 21 members of the Reparations Commission one year after voters passed a referendum directing the council to establish the body. The commission will meet for the first time in January … Read More

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