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30 Sep 2021

The Last Six Candidates Have Now Filed and Been Certified

Challenger Alex Zajac and incumbent Judith Davis are among the final six candidates to complete their nomination forms now certified by City Clerk Bonita Anderson and have sent their biographies to the News Review. The others are incumbents Emmett Jordan, … Read More

30 Sep 2021

Council Candidates Running for Office

Ten certified city council candidates are running for seven seats on the Greenbelt City Council. On September 27, the candidates drew numbers for placement on the November ballot, as well as numbers for placement of their campaign signs. The candidates, … Read More

30 Sep 2021

Food Trucks and Financial Policies Occupy City Council

by Diane Oberg

In another marathon session lasting until nearly 1 a.m., the Greenbelt City Council at its September 13 regular meeting approved a staff recommendation for a one-time food truck event, adopted a set of financial policies aimed to strengthen its potential … Read More

30 Sep 2021

Kyla Tries a Volksmarch, Explores Greenbelt, Makes New Friends

by Kyla Hanington

I was excited to learn that there was a group in Greenbelt entirely devoted to walking, having recently decided that I am pretty much the walkiest. The Greater Greenbelt Volksmarchers, part of the American Volkssport Association, has been in existence … Read More

23 Sep 2021

Council Tackles Park Issues, Approves Lakeside Drive Study

by Diane Oberg

Parkland was a subplot at the September 13 Greenbelt City Council meeting as council added Greenbriar Park to the Forest Preserve, supported the Forest Preserve Advisory Board’s (FPAB) proposed trail maintenance plans and rejected a proposed referendum that would require … Read More

23 Sep 2021

16-, 17-Year-olds Can Vote In Nov. 2 City Council Election

by Mary Moien

For only the second time, residents of Greenbelt who are 16 and 17 are eligible to vote in the Greenbelt city election on Tuesday, November 2. These teens as well as all adults 18 and over who want to vote … Read More

23 Sep 2021

Kristen Weaver, Silke Pope Have Filed for City Council

by Kristen Weaver, Silke Pope

Kristen Weaver and Silke Pope, whose biographies appear below, have completed their nomination forms and been certified by City Clerk Bonita Anderson. They join challengers Ric Gordon and Matt Inzeo. Biographies are prepared by the candidates and are published in … Read More

23 Sep 2021

“Let Me Tell You a Story” Artist Tells of Arab Family

by Nicole DeWald

“My brother, sisters and I are fortunate enough to have our own ‘hakawati,’” artist Helen Zughaib shares. “A storyteller, whose stories stem from his love for his children and a desire to both educate and entertain. ‘Let me tell you … Read More

15 Sep 2021

Springhill Lake Elementary Gets “Community School” Designation

by Matthew Arbach

Springhill Lake Elementary School students race into class, learn to keep their masks on, eat breakfast and lunch in school and are getting on with the business of going to school in the middle of a pandemic. They are also … Read More

15 Sep 2021

Election 2021: Matt Inzeo Files for Council

Challenger Matthew Inzeo is the second candidate to submit his biography to this newspaper. His nomination forms have been certified by City Clerk Bonita Anderson. The biographies are prepared by the candidates. Matthew Inzeo My name is Matthew Inzeo and … Read More

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