Public Hearing on Police CBA Sparks Citizen Involvement
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 as a springboard to possible changes. The final CBA will be the result of review, […]
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 23 through Friday, February 26 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The repair work […]
ERHS Grad Is Named ESPN Hoops Player of the Week
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 (ERHS). She also trained with Greenbelt’s “hometown hero” and coach, Brian Butler at the Springhill […]
County Schools to Reconfigure, Offer Hybrid Format for Spring
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 three days of virtual learning, as well as students who will have all virtual learning. […]
Covid-19, Cold Weather May Be Culprits in the Increase of Crime
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. He said he hoped to find out how the city has been addressing it and […]
State Boosts County Vaccine Logistics to Minimal Effect
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 County is nearly 22 percent vaccinated, while Montgomery County (~134,000 first shots given), with 1.2 […]
Celebrando la Historia y la Cultura Afroamericana en Greenbelt
Historia Afroamericana Hasta ahora se han presentado muchos programas maravillosos para educar y celebrar las contribuciones culturales e históricas de los afroamericanos en la construcción de nuestra sociedad y nuestro país. Hasta la fecha, pudimos mostrar artefactos afroamericanos a través del museo emergente de Regina, el 6 de febrero. Regina Small, residente de Greenbelt, compartió […]
Covid Vaccine Sign-up Woes, Hints; Offer Help for Others
Obtaining a vaccination slot is tough for the computer averse. Greenbelters who don’t belong to an organized health care provider like an HMO must get their shots by hook or by crook. A letter on Saturday, February 13 from County Executive Angela Alsobrooks promises that restructuring is underway but meanwhile the county remains last in […]
City Council Hears Initial Report On Deficiencies in Maglev DEIS
Jill Grant and Associates, a law firm hired by the city, met with the city council on Wednesday, February 10 to share their evaluation of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) issued by SCMaglev on January 15. Grant said they were asked to “point out flaws” and ascertain if all proper steps and contingencies had […]
Greenbelt Recreation Hosts Virtual Drummers Master Class
Black History – “Bass, bass, bass. One at a time.” The rhythmic sound of drums belted through the computer speakers as an intimate crowd of five gathered over Zoom to learn the basics of West African drumming. Greenbelt Recreation hosted an African drummers master class Saturday as part of the city’s line-up of Black History […]