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11 Sep 2024

$429,000 for Firefighter Training; Impact on Current Shortage Unclear

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

Although no money was allocated to Greenbelt Fire Department, on September 6 U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and U.S. Representatives Glenn Ivey, David Trone and Jamie Raskin (all D-Md.) announced $951,500.90 in federal funding for fire departments … Read More

11 Sep 2024

How History Repeats Itself In Utah Defamation Case

by Cathie Meetre

The Millard County Chronicle Progress, a small local newspaper with a long name that serves remote communities around Delta, Utah, has been sued for $19 million by a local developer, after the newspaper reported factually on some of the name-calling … Read More

11 Sep 2024

Council and GHI Discuss Water Pipes, Stormwater Drains, More

by Maurice Crawford

On Wednesday, September 4, the Greenbelt City Council held a worksession with several members of Greenbelt Homes Inc. (GHI) Board of Directors, including President Stefan Brodd, Vice President Debbie McKinley, Treasurer Chuck Hess, Nancy Boyd, Philip Larkin and General Manager … Read More

4 Sep 2024

News Review’s Cathie Meetre Is Outstanding Citizen for 2024

by Erica Johns

Cathie Meetre is Greenbelt’s 2024 Outstanding Citizen, as announced at the Labor Day Festival’s Opening Ceremonies on Friday, August 30, selected for her contributions toward preserving three iconic Greenbelt institutions. She applied her superb organizational skills, keen intellect, passion for … Read More

4 Sep 2024

Historic Town Fair Claims Permanent Festival Status

by Joan Estenson

Intended to be brought back for one year in 2012, the year of Greenbelt’s 75th anniversary, the Retro Town Fair at the Greenbelt Museum was so popular that it has become an annual event. Exhibitors may show their vegetables, flowers, … Read More

4 Sep 2024

My First Labor Day Festival

by Joan Estenson

I arrived in Greenbelt just after the Labor Day Festival 2023, but I have to say I wouldn’t have appreciated the Festival as much if that had been the first of the many Festivals and events I have now attended … Read More

4 Sep 2024

Lure of the Unexpected At GES PTA Book Sale

by Mark W. Sherman

For Calista Ausema, it was a chance to feed her interest in Russia and Eastern Europe. For Jason Delp, it was an opportunity to learn more about his wife’s homeland. And for Sandra Flowe, it was a moment to pick … Read More

4 Sep 2024

Making Waves on the Anacostia: Effort in Rowing, River Protection

by Amy Knesel

In a spirited display of community and teamwork, Greenbelters once again took to the waters of the Anacostia River for the Bladensburg Races. This year, two boats ‒ Oar the Rainbow and Erg, Not Again ‒ were crewed and led … Read More

28 Aug 2024

Greenbelt Labor Day Festival Schedule for Sunday, Monday

by Tim King

You can download the complete program for the 2024 festival here: Pull-out section with the full festival program Greenbelt’s beloved Labor Day Festival, running Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2, offers a plethora of activities for every age … Read More

28 Aug 2024

The New Deal Will be a Big Deal Says New Vendor Sharing Plans

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

At the New Deal Café’s board meeting on Monday, August 26, their special guest, incoming vendor Kenny Hilliard, who also goes by “The Kale King,” spoke about some of his plans for the Café. Fresh lump crab meat, steak, chicken, … Read More

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