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1 Aug 2024

Greenbelt Federal Credit Union Merges with PG Community FCU

As of Friday, August 2, Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union expects to finalize its merger with Greenbelt Federal Credit Union. Renovation of the Historic Greenbelt branch began on June 22; the renovation was expected to be completed by late … Read More

24 Jul 2024

Eight Democrats, Four Republicans Run for Open County Council Seat

The Greenbelt News Review, in conjunction with Streetcar Suburbs News and the Bowie Sun, queried the 13 (now 12) candidates running in the special election primary, vying for the At-Large County Council seat left by Mel Franklin’s sudden resignation last … Read More

24 Jul 2024

James K. Giese, A Model City Manager and Greenbelt Citizen

by Sandra A. Lange

On December 8, 1962, then-Greenbelt Mayor Francis White told the audience at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Greenbelt News Review that he had to leave the party to fly to Chicago to interview James K. Giese, acting city manager … Read More

24 Jul 2024

Liz Park Leads CARES Team In New Community Initiatives

by Matthew Neus

Elizabeth “Liz” Park was working as a child life specialist at a hospital right after earning her undergraduate degree in child development at Florida State University when she came to a realization. She loved helping children have fun and feel … Read More

18 Jul 2024

Council Funds ARPA $100K For Volunteer Firefighters

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

Much of the July 8 council meeting dealt with the departure of 24 career firefighters from the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department on June 30. “[W]e’re doing our best to re-engage the county, change their decision on this, and we welcome … Read More

18 Jul 2024

Construction Materials Cause Fire at Greenbelt Elementary

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

At approximately 10:53 p.m. on Monday, July 15 a fire was reported at Greenbelt Elementary School. Neighbors reported hearing an explosion prior to the fire. Engines from multiple fire departments responded, including Berwyn Heights and College Park. The section of … Read More

18 Jul 2024

Animal Shelter Is Down to One Officer Following Resignations

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

Over the last couple of weeks two of Greenbelt’s three animal control officers have resigned, including Supervisor Walter Rivas-Flores, who had worked at the shelter since 2022 and became the supervisor in January this year. Earlier this year Rivas-Flores, who … Read More

18 Jul 2024

Mail-in Ballots Now Available For August 6 County Primary

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

Prince George’s County special primary election for the seat vacated by At-Large Councilmember Mel Franklin is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early voting will be available from Wednesday, July 31, through Monday, August 5 … Read More

10 Jul 2024

12-Year-Old Fiona O’Brien Makes National Acro Team, World Alternate

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

Greenbelt’s Fiona O’Brien is only 12, but at the end of June she competed in a 13-19 women’s trio, an elite level, in Acrobatic Gymnastics at USA Gymnastics’ National Championships in Minneapolis. Fiona, a rising 8th grader at Dora Kennedy … Read More

10 Jul 2024

City Council Authorizes $33K To Update City Code, Charter

by Maurice Crawford

Greenbelt’s municipal code was last updated in 2012 and needs revision. The Greenbelt City Council has been requested to authorize the city manager to enter into a contract with Municode for approximately $18K. The scope of this contract includes recodification, … Read More

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