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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

9 Mar 2022

City Creates Website Asking How to Spend ARPA Funds

by Haley Kerby

The City of Greenbelt is asking for input on what services the $23 million fund, recently allocated to the city by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), should be used for. The funds were given as a relief initiative in … Read More

9 Mar 2022

Greenbelt Recreation Starts Lifting Covid-19 Restrictions

by Destiny Herbers

Greenbelt Recreation will be lifting several Covid-19 restrictions on Monday, March 21, following updates in guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and policies from Prince George’s County. Recreation facilities, including the Community Center, will return to pre-pandemic hours … Read More

9 Mar 2022

Maglev Wins at Maryland Court of Special Appeals

by Donna Hoffmeister

Last Friday, March 4, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled in favor of Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail (BWRR), the developer of the proposed high-speed magnetic levitation train line planned to run between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. It said that … Read More

9 Mar 2022

Recycling Center by the Lake Adds Food Scraps Drop-off

by Lesley Kash

Greenbelt’s Food Scraps Drop-off Program makes it easy and accessible for Greenbelt residents to compost their food scraps at the Residential Recycling Center located between Buddy Attick Park and the Public Works complex. Food waste constitutes about 22 percent of … Read More

2 Mar 2022

Employee Booster Incentives, More ARPA Funds Authorized

by Cathie Meetre

During the Greenbelt City Council meeting of Monday, February 14, Covid-19 and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were significant topics. A second article deals with other council business covered that evening. Booster Bonus Councilmember Kristen Weaver proposed a motion … Read More

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