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10 Jul 2024

Creative Kids Take the Stage In The Cookie Caper Musical

by Emma Selmon

Greenbelt’s Creative Kids have made their 2024 stage debut with a little history, a little mystery and no shortage of catchy tunes. Two performances of The Cookie Caper, an original musical by Greenbelt Performing Arts Coordinator Chris Cherry, marked the … Read More

10 Jul 2024

1776 Letter from John Adams

The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, … Read More

3 Jul 2024

Three Cities’ TRO Against County Is Rejected; Firefighters Pulled

by Anna Bedford-Dillow, Matthew Neus, Randy Chow

As Greenbelt’s City Council held a closed-door meeting, Berwyn Heights and College Park did the same. Around midnight on Thursday, June 27, the three cities filed a joint motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against County Executive Angela Alsobrooks … Read More

3 Jul 2024

DAR Chapter Continues Cleanup Of Historic Walker Gravesite

by Jane Johnson

On Saturday, May 25, members of Pleasant Prospect Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) and the John Hanson Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) gathered to remember two soldiers who fought in the American Revolution. … Read More

3 Jul 2024

Metro Fares Have Increased By 12.5 Percent on Weekdays

by Matthew Neus

On Thursday, June 27, at an online presentation, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced changes to Metro fares and other programs. Presenters also shared options for seniors and low-income riders enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). … Read More

3 Jul 2024

Greenbelt Fire Department & RS Holds Volunteer Interest Event

by Daniel Thies

Last Thursday, June 27, the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad (GVFD) held a volunteer interest meeting at the Greenbelt Firehouse at 124 Crescent Road. The event was an opportunity for residents to learn about Company 35, talk with … Read More

26 Jun 2024

Greenbelt Plans Its Traditional July 4 Celebrations at the Lake

by Matthew Neus, Randy Chow

The City of Greenbelt will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks over Greenbelt Lake on Thursday, July 4, as it did for the City’s first such celebration. This July 4, Greenbelters can enjoy crafts from 4 to 6 p.m. at Buddy … Read More

26 Jun 2024

New GAC Stage Makes Actor’s Dreams of Performing Possible

by Matthew Neus

When Mahalia attended her first play at the Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC), she envisioned herself on the stage reciting lines and acting out a scene. But there was a problem. The center, including the stage, was not accessible for actors … Read More

26 Jun 2024

Kate Magill Robinson on Theater, Safe Spaces and Romeo & Juliet

by Linda Kelly

There is a pineapple pinned to theater director and teacher Kate Magill Robinson’s bag. In fact, there are pineapples all over her house, like a race of enzyme-rich aliens slowly engulfing the property. They’re gifts, the product of a running … Read More

26 Jun 2024

Council Receives Reparations Reports, Discusses JEDI Audit

by Maurice Crawford

On Wednesday evening, June 5, the Greenbelt City Council heard reports from Tribesy regarding Phase II of the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) audit and from the Reparations Commission. Part of this worksession was aimed at hearing from the … Read More

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