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3 Nov 2022

City’s New Economic Development Manager Kevin Simpson Dives In

by Erica Johns

On September 12, Greenbelt Interim City Manager Tim George welcomed Kevin Simpson as the city’s new economic development manager. He replaces Charise Liggins, who left in April. Simpson has worked for 15 years in municipal and county government, most recently … Read More

3 Nov 2022

The Library and The SPACE: A Collaboration That Works

by Melissa Sites

More books, more programs and more resources are available now at The SPACE in Beltway Plaza, through collaboration with the Greenbelt Branch of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS). Shaymar Higgs, director of The SPACE, which stands for … Read More

26 Oct 2022

Cooperative Roots Run Deep For GHI and News Review

by Cathie Meetre

In this third episode of our Co-op Month story, the largest co-op in Greenbelt (or at least the one with the most square-footage) and the only worker cooperative get their share of the limelight. Greenbelt Homes, Inc. GHI is … Read More

26 Oct 2022

Turner Resigns from District 4 For Short Representation Hiatus

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

On Saturday, October 22 Todd Turner, who has been Greenbelt’s representative to Prince George’s County Council since 2014, resigned. Turner stepped down after being nominated for the position of executive director of the Office of Ethics and Accountability (OEA) by … Read More

26 Oct 2022

School Boundary Changes Impact Greenbelt Elementary and Middle

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

On October 13, the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) Board met at a worksession to discuss the School Boundary Initiative and hear the previously selected school utilization proposal from Chief Executive Officer Dr. Monica Goldson. The primary issue the … Read More

26 Oct 2022

Greenbelt to Commemorate Maryland Emancipation Day

by Lois Rosado

The Greenbelt Black History and Culture Committee invites the community to hear a presentation given by Dr. Frank Smith, executive director of the African American Civil War Museum in Washington, D.C., and the auxiliary group, the Female Re-Enactors of Distinction. … Read More

19 Oct 2022

City Halloween Celebration Returns To Roosevelt Center as Wild Rumpus

by Nicole DeWald

The Greenbelt Recreation Arts Program invites families and children of all ages to a joyful celebration of creative transformation in Roosevelt Center. Formerly known as the Halloween Costume Contest and Parade, the event returns this year as the Wild Rumpus … Read More

19 Oct 2022

Council Hears Police Reform Resolution Issues, Recruiting

by Deb Daniel

On October 11, Greenbelt City Council heard a petition from Peggy Higgins, speaking as chair of the city’s Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC), regarding the handling of the council-adopted police reform resolution. A special closed session of council on October … Read More

19 Oct 2022

Greenbelt’s Consumer Co-ops Are Crucial to Local Lifestyles

by Cathie Meetre

Every cooperative organization in Greenbelt and elsewhere is governed by a board and any member can run for election to it – each is a grass-roots democracy. Decisions are made by the board and the management carries out those decisions. … Read More

19 Oct 2022

Do Greenbelt Road Bike Lanes Add to City’s Bike Friendliness?

by Cathie Meetre

Cyclists and drivers be warned. The Maryland State Highway Administration, apparently without consultation with the city, has painted bike lanes on Greenbelt Road heading west from the intersection with Kenilworth Avenue. They run from the intersection, past Dora Kennedy French … Read More

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