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9 Sep 2021

Tour de Greenbelt Festival Bikers Ride Around the Town

by Kyla Hanington

I got an invite over Facebook from Emmett Jordan to join in the Tour de Greenbelt, one of the Labor Day Festival activities. While I was pretty sure he invited everyone he knew, I started worrying he’d specifically invited me … Read More

9 Sep 2021

Council, Staff Explore Uses Of American Rescue Funds

by Matthew Arbach

On August 30, the Greenbelt City Council and city staff held their initial discussion on how best to spend the $22,881,666.47 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding that was provided to the city in July. In a memo presented … Read More

1 Sep 2021

Healthy Food Program Was Fun, Educational and Yummy

by Melissa Sites

Under the broad shady leaves of a pawpaw tree, Shaymar Higgs led a healthy food program near Springhill Lake Recreation Center, hosted by CHEARS (Chesapeake Education, Arts and Research Society). Founder and director of The Space Free Art for All, … Read More

1 Sep 2021

Back to School Information

by Julie Rapp

The Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) are open for in-person learning for the 2021-2022 academic year. The first day of school for all students is Wednesday, September 8. Students, parents and legal guardians can check the website at pgcps.org … Read More

1 Sep 2021

Enjoy a Fun and Safe Labor Day Festival

by Jane Young

Greenbelters are encouraged to enjoy a fun and safe (abbreviated) Labor Day Festival. The schedule of events is on the back page of this issue of the News Review and on the website greenbeltlaborday.com. Due to Covid-19, the public is … Read More

1 Sep 2021

Out of Control Driver Smashes Hole in Building; No Injuries

by Amy Hansen

No injuries and no overall structural damage were the positive takeaways from a freak accident on Sunday, August 29, evening when a car careened out of control on Lakeside Drive and plowed into an apartment building. The driver, who was … Read More

1 Sep 2021

Applications for Mail-in Ballots Should Arrive Soon

by Kathleen Gallagher

There is still quite a while before the Greenbelt city election (Tuesday, November 2), but some deadlines might be closer than you think. This year for the first time the city is offering mail-in voting, in response to how successful … Read More

25 Aug 2021

Voters to Weigh In on City Reparations Referendum

by Diane Oberg

At its August 9 regular meeting, the Greenbelt City Council agreed to place a referendum on the November 2 ballot. The referendum question will read as follows: Do you vote yes or no to the following Referendum question: The City … Read More

25 Aug 2021

Is There a Food Truck Hub Coming Soon to Greenbelt?

by Diane Oberg

On Wednesday, August 18 the Greenbelt City Council met in a worksession to discuss the possibility of hosting food trucks in Greenbelt. Economic Development Coordinator Charise Liggins has suggested the city determine the viability of a food truck program as … Read More

25 Aug 2021

Election 2021: Ric Gordon files for Council

Challenger Ric Gordon is the first to file for city council. His nomination form has been certified by City Clerk Bonita Anderson. Candidate biographies are prepared by the candidates and will be published as they are received by the paper. … Read More

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