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30 Mar 2022

Greenbelt Holds First Food Truck Festival on Cold Day

by Haley Kerby

Greenbelters enjoyed a delicious afternoon at Schrom Hills Park catered by dining on wheels. The first annual Greenbelt Food Truck Festival was held Saturday, March 26, bringing the community together in celebration with food and activities for all ages. Organized … Read More

23 Mar 2022

Artists Damen, Kornett, Phillips Present the Human Condition

by Nicole DeWald

The new exhibition at the Community Center Art Gallery brings together the work of three distinguished Maryland artists: painters Jessica Damen and Pamela Phillips and sculptor and printmaker Judith Kornett. Entitled Oh, Heart, Here Is Your Healing, the show reflects … Read More

23 Mar 2022

World-class Swimmer Z. Shattuck Trains in Greenbelt for Next Event

by Edith J. Beauchamp

Nearly every day, Zachary Shattuck is at the Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center. He does laps in the pool, over and over: crawl, breast stroke, butterfly, back stroke, all classic strokes. When watching him, it appears he has taken the … Read More

23 Mar 2022

ACE Educator Awards 2022 Return to In-person Ceremony by Melinda Brady

by Melinda Brady

Greenbelt’s Advisory Committee on Education (ACE) held their 27th ACE Educator Awards on Monday, March 14. Melinda Brady, the chair of ACE, welcomed the audience and city council back to the in-person event, saying, “We would like to thank Mayor … Read More

23 Mar 2022

Council Adds to Rental Aid: Approves CARES Program

by Diane Oberg

After a broad-ranging discussion at its March 14 meeting, the Greenbelt City Council unanimously approved allocating another $200,000 of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for rental assistance and approved the concept of the plan put forward by Greenbelt … Read More

17 Mar 2022

Council Begins Reparations Commission Creation Plans

by Haley Kerby

The City of Greenbelt should establish a 21-member commission to review, discuss and make recommendations related to local reparations for African American and Native American residents of Greenbelt. This was the referendum posed to the public, where 63 percent of … Read More

17 Mar 2022

ERHS Outlasts Winston Churchill For Fourth State Title in 10 Years

by Patrick Gleason

The Eleanor Roosevelt Raiders continue their reign as state champions after successfully defending their 2019 state title – the last contested state championship due to Covid-19 – with a 54-49 double overtime victory over Montgomery County’s Winston Churchill High School … Read More

17 Mar 2022

Local Businesses Receive Awards

Two Greenbelt businesses were presented proclamations on Wednesday, March 9 by Comptroller of Maryland Peter Franchot. The New Deal Café received an award for transforming from its humble beginning in 1995 to the premier music and art venue it is … Read More

17 Mar 2022

Women’s History: Names Not Frequently Mentioned

by Lois Rosado

Our history books seldom include information about the roles women performed during critical moments of American history or world history. To acknowledge some courageous women, especially during Women’s History Month, here are some highlights of their contributions. We all learned … Read More

17 Mar 2022

Cooperatives Pledge Support For Ukraine Co-ops Fundraiser

by Dan Gillotte

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine rages on, Americans are looking for ways to help the Ukrainian people. Throughout the U.S., co-ops and their members are assisting the people of Ukraine through their national co-op association. National Co-op Grocers (NCG), … Read More

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