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4 Mar 2021

One of First Residents of Color Remembers Early Years Here

by Matthew Arbach

Angie Bass Williams and her husband Rivers were among the first people of color to live in Greenbelt. On February 25, Angie Williams was interviewed by Councilmember Emmett Jordan, on behalf of the Greenbelt Museum and the Greenbelt Black History … Read More

4 Mar 2021

Greenbelt Businesses Express Gratitude for City Grants

by Glory Ngwe

Twenty Greenbelt businesses won working capital grants of up to $10,000 last November to aid with financial loss due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In a video posted on the city Facebook page (facebook.com/cityofgreenbelt) on February 23, business representatives expressed how … Read More

4 Mar 2021

A Proclamation and a Plethora Of Petitions Occupy Council

by Kathleen Gallagher

The January 25 meeting of the Greenbelt City Council opened with a proclamation presented by Mayor Colin Byrd in recognition of February as Black History Month. Dr. Lois Rosado, representing the Greenbelt Black History and Culture Committee, received the proclamation … Read More

4 Mar 2021

The News Review Anticipates First Steps Toward Normalcy

by Cathie Meetre

The bolt shot home around a year ago after the News Review issue of March 12, 2020. With the benefit of hindsight, it was only the first tentative inroad of the pandemic. Very few people actually knew someone who was … Read More

25 Feb 2021

Public Hearing on Police CBA Sparks Citizen Involvement

by Matthew Arbach

On February 17, the Greenbelt City Council held a public hearing to allow residents a chance to weigh in with their concerns and suggestions for a forthcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Greenbelt Police Department, using the current CBA … Read More

25 Feb 2021

Franklin Park Water Main Under Repair

The city reported water main break repairs underway in Franklin Park. According to the Greenbelt City Facebook page, there is ongoing repair work for a water main under Breezewood Drive. The work is currently scheduled to last from Tuesday, February … Read More

24 Feb 2021

ERHS Grad Is Named ESPN Hoops Player of the Week

by Haley Kerby

Greenbelt native Octavia Jett-Wilson was named the February 16 ESPN National Player of the Week, after averaging 38 points in two basketball games the week prior. Jett-Wilson, 21, played on the girls varsity basketball team at Eleanor Roosevelt High School … Read More

24 Feb 2021

County Schools to Reconfigure, Offer Hybrid Format for Spring

by Matthew Arbach

Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) are planning to reopen in April using a hybrid combination of in-person and continued virtual learning, PGCPS CEO Monica Goldson announced on February 17. The plan to is have two days of in-person and … Read More

24 Feb 2021

Covid-19, Cold Weather May Be Culprits in the Increase of Crime

by Kathleen Gallagher

Noting that violent crime appears to be up in a number of areas in the city, Mayor Colin Byrd said he had asked Chief of Police Richard Bowers to update the Greenbelt City Council at the February 22 regular meeting. … Read More

24 Feb 2021

State Boosts County Vaccine Logistics to Minimal Effect

by Cathie Meetre

On February 24, county Covid-19 vaccination statistics still lag all other state jurisdictions. At approximately 6.8 percent of its population vaccinated (62,125 shots) Prince George’s County remains well behind the next nearest contender (Charles County at 8.7 percent). Rural Kent … Read More

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