Register to Vote by June 2
Deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation: Tuesday, June 2 Primary Election Day: Tuesday, June 23 Maryland has a closed primary system, meaning voters registered with a political party may vote only in that party’s primary election. Voters who wish to participate in either the Democratic or Republican primary must update their party […]
2026 ACE Student Achievement Awards Celebrate Greenbelt Youth
On May 20, Greenbelt’s Advisory Committee on Education (ACE) recognized Greenbelt students who honor the city’s traditions of citizenship, leadership and academic achievement. This recognition of students, nominated by the educators and administrators of their schools, complements the Educator Awards, presented to teachers and staff members from Greenbelt’s schools in March (see the March 25 […]
Final Worksession Considers Benefits, Cinema, RCV Costs
On May 18 the Greenbelt City Council held a worksession for a final review of the FY 2027 budget. The budget was presented by City Manager Josué Salmerón and retired City Treasurer Bertha Gaymon, who is providing interim support. Salmerón noted that former treasurer Ron Covington is no longer working for the city. The vote […]
Greenbelt Little League Continues Tradition of Community, Growth
For generations of young baseball players in Greenbelt, spring and summer evenings at the ballpark have meant much more than wins and losses. At Greenbelt Little League, the focus remains centered on development, teaemwork, sportsmanship and giving every child an opportunity to grow both on and off the field. Founded in 1951, Greenbelt Little League […]
Goddard Loses Management Of Wallops after 45 Years
On May 8, NASA announced the appointment of Brian Hughes as the agency’s senior director of launch operations, based at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. “Hughes will have direct responsibility for launch operations at NASA Kennedy, as well as the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) in Virginia,” said the announcement. WFF has been […]
Eleven Democratic Candidates Running for Register of Wills
The Register of Wills is a local government office responsible for supervising the verification process after a person dies. Its duties include validating wills, opening estates, appointing personal representatives, issuing legal documents such as Letters of Administration and ensuring that debts, taxes and assets are properly handled or distributed according to the law. The Prince […]
Three Incumbents Will Run For Re-election to Orphan’s Court
The Orphan’s Court of Maryland is a probate court that handles matters involving estates, wills, guardianships and the protection of vulnerable individuals after someone dies. The court’s primary role is overseeing the administration of estates to ensure assets are distributed legally and fairly according to a will or Maryland law. This year, there are three […]
Violent Spree Ends in Greenbelt With Bravery from Officer Inzeo
On the afternoon of Friday, May 15, a man later identified as 68-year-old Larry James Simpson of Glen Burnie committed multiple shootings and carjackings at five locations across the northern portion of Prince George’s County. Greenbelt schools and others in the area, including University of Maryland, were placed on lockdown. Greenbelt resident and off-duty Prince George’s County Police […]
Election 2026: Mail-in Ballot Error
This week some Greenbelters who requested and were sent a mail-in ballot prior to May 14, received a notice via email that it may be incorrect. Due to an error in production, some voters may have received a ballot for the wrong party. “You will receive your replacement ballot some time over the course of […]
GHI Annual Meeting: Centerway Purchase Investigation and Election
On May 14 over 200 attendees joined the hybrid online/in-person Annual Meeting for Greenbelt Homes Inc. (GHI) to make announcements, ask questions, listen to candidates running for the Board of Directors and Audit Committees, and to vote on a much-anticipated item of new business: Whether to authorize the Board of Directors to spend up to […]