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22 Dec 2022

Man-made Greenbelt Lake Has Natural Freshwater Life Cycle

by Erica Johns

Recently increased vegetation in Greenbelt Lake may appear worrisome, but it is a sign of a natural ecosystem, of nature independently creating and sustaining the 23-acre lake’s rich plant and animal life. If the growth continues, it would indicate the … Read More

22 Dec 2022

National Swimmer Shattuck Joins Greenbelt’s Barracudas

by Rebecca Redekar

Zachary Shattuck is a current member of the U.S. Paralympic Swimming National Team and this year became the head coach for the Greenbelt Barracudas swim team. Teaching Enjoyment Though Shattuck wants his team members to perform to their best ability, … Read More

14 Dec 2022

Winter Wonderland a Success For Venture Crew and Guests

by Camille O’Roark

On Saturday, December 10 from 5 to 8 p.m., Venture Crew 746 held their second annual Winter Wonderland holiday fundraiser at Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church. The event featured intricate decorations along a lighted walk through the woods, campfires and … Read More

14 Dec 2022

Children’s Medicine Shortages Hitting Pharmacies in Greenbelt

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

After last winter, with its onset of Omicron, school closings and no Covid-19 vaccine yet available to children under two, one might have thought things could only get better for parents and their little ones. However, the challenges have continued … Read More

14 Dec 2022

Jonathan Briggs: Our Newest County School Board Member

by Susan Taylor

“At the end of the day, it’s about our kids and their futures,” declared Jonathan Briggs, 34, the newly elected Prince George’s County School Board member for District 2, representing Greenbelt. “It’s how we put kids first. How do we … Read More

14 Dec 2022

Council Acts on Maglev Brief, Legislative Issues, Purchases

by Deb Daniel

Greenbelt City Council authorized Jill Grant and Associates to research and perform an amicus brief in support of Westport Development Corporation’s opposition to the maglev condemnation of land needed for the project. According to Wikipedia, an amicus curia (literally friend … Read More

7 Dec 2022

Huge Crowd Welcomes Santa’s Arrival in Center atop Fire Truck

by Gloria Walters-Flowers

Although there were many festive tree-lighting ceremonies in the region this past weekend, Greenbelt would not be outdone. If there was a contest, the city could easily have won Best Hometown Feeling during the 84th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on … Read More

7 Dec 2022

Co-op Describes Challenges, Future Plans at Annual Meeting

by Tom Jones

On Saturday, November 12, Greenbelt Consumer Cooperative (GCC) held its first in-person annual meeting since the Covid-19 pandemic. GCC is better known as the Co-op independent grocery store in Roosevelt Center. More than 100 people attended and were treated to … Read More

7 Dec 2022

2021 Election Survey Results Are Impacted by Covid Effects

by Cathie Meetre, Deb Daniel

In its meeting of November 28, the Greenbelt City Council discussed the results of the Election 2021 Community Questionnaire. Interim Assistant City Manager Debi Sandlin presented the results. The outcome closest to the News Review’s heart was that the favorite … Read More

7 Dec 2022

Update on Indecent Exposure

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

The man arrested last week is the dean of students at a D.C. elementary school, a former Greenbelt resident and past Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) employee. Police are looking for more victims or witnesses who may have encountered … Read More

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