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22 Jul 2020

Give an Account for Eternity: Put “Neighbor” in the “Hood”

by René Sewell-Raysor

Este artículo está disponible en español en nuestra página web www.greenbeltnewsreview.com. Thunderclouds loomed as the Black Lives Matter/Stop the Violence March and Rally gathered on the evening of Monday, July 20. Organizer Ric Gordon and his cohort of activists, LaWann … Read More

22 Jul 2020

Liggins Updates Council on Some Options to Support Businesses

by Mathew Arbach

At a worksession on July 15 Greenbelt Economic Development Coordinator Charise Liggins updated the Greenbelt City Council on the status of the city’s economic challenges and strategies as it contends with the COVID-19 pandemic. She focused on business recovery, offering … Read More

22 Jul 2020

Greenbelt Recreation Pulls Out All the Stops on Summer Fun

by Matthew Arbach

Thanks to the Herculean efforts of the city’s Recreation Department, summer camps are up and running, in a virtual setting this time. Said Recreation Program Supervisor Anne Oudemans, “We did it,” calling this year’s effort Summer Connect to differentiate it … Read More

22 Jul 2020

GIVES Celebrates 25th Year Helping Residents to Thrive

by Melissa Sites

Greenbelt GIVES (Greenbelt Intergenerational Volunteer Exchange Service) celebrated its 25th anniversary in June. GIVES is a member organization where volunteers help other members who need a little help while living independently in their own homes. “Unless they need us, they … Read More

17 Jul 2020

El Concejo Aprueba un acuerdo entre FOP y la ciudad en una sesión acalorada

by Cathie Meetre, traducido por Carolina Napp-Avelli

El gran evento en la reunión del Ayuntamiento de Greenbelt del lunes 13 de julio fue la aprobación propuesta del Acuerdo de Negociación Colectiva (CBA) entre la ciudad y la Orden Fraternal de Policía (FOP) que durará un año en … Read More

16 Jul 2020

Council Approves City/FOP Contract in Heated Session

by Cathie Meetre

The big event at the Greenbelt City Council meeting of Monday, July 13 was the proposed approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the city and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) that will run for one year instead … Read More

16 Jul 2020

Foundation Grants Awarded For Facilities, Mentors, Arts

by Stephanie Calhoun

The Greenbelt Community Foundation (GCF) has announced that three local organizations have been awarded over $12,000 in total during its latest grant funding cycle. The first project is $3,350 to the Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) for its dressing room renovation. … Read More

16 Jul 2020

Schools Will Utilize Distance Learning Through January

by Gary Childs

On Wednesday, July 15, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) CEO Monica Goldson announced the plan for the 2020-21 academic year. She revealed that after reviewing input from families, employees and community members, PGCPS will continue distance learning through January … Read More

9 Jul 2020

Manifestantes exigen reformas y responsabilidad a la policía

by Melissa Sites

PG Changemakers Coalition lideró una concentración el lunes por la tarde, reuniendo a más de 50 seguidores a pesar de las fuertes lluvias, truenos y relámpagos. Los manifestantes fueron desde el Roosevelt Center a Greenbelt Road, donde se reunieron cerca … Read More

8 Jul 2020

Protesters Demand Police Reform and Accountability

by Melissa Sites

Prince George’s Changemakers (PGC) Coalition led a rally on Monday afternoon, gathering more than 50 supporters despite heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Marchers proceeded from Roosevelt Center to Greenbelt Road, where they gathered near the intersection with Southway, chanting and … Read More

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