Profile of a Hometown Officer: Officer Roberson, Greenbelter
When the Greenbelt Police Department’s Criminal Investigative Unit was awarded a Unit Citation for its work on major violent crime cases (see May 7 issue), Master Police Officer Carl Roberson was among those recognized. It’s an honor that, for him, reflects both professional achievement and a personal commitment to the city he has long called […]
Eight Candidates for At-Large Seats Share Reasons, Priorities
Eight Democratic candidates are in the crowded race for two Prince George’s County Council at-large seats. Among those running are two current county councilmembers: Jolene Ivey, an incumbent who moved from the District 5 seat to the at-large seat through a special election in 2024 and Sydney Harrison who has represented District 9 for eight […]
At-Large Candidates and the Seats Themselves Could Be on Ballot
Greenbelters can expect to see eight Democratic candidates for two at-large county council seats on their ballot in June, and, in November, the elimination of those seats for 2030 could also be a question on the ballot. The two at-large seats have been with the council for less than a decade, though when the council […]
Eleanor Roosevelt Wrestling Brings Home State Champs
March 7 concluded Eleanor Roosevelt High School’s (ERHS) wrestling season in triumphant fashion, as eight tried and failed to halt the title aspirations of ERHS Austin Hayes, a junior, and Leo Foreman, a senior, at 113 and 157 pounds respectively. This marked the first time Eleanor Roosevelt Wrestling would bring home two male state champions […]
County High School Students Receive Social Justice Awards
Uplifting and hopeful for the future. These words reflect the annual Student Social Justice Awards Ceremony of the Prince George’s Lynching Memorial Project, hosted by the Greenbelt Black History and Culture Committee. For the past five years the program has attracted youth from Prince George’s County high schools and their parents, reflecting the rich cultural […]
Officers Recognized for Closing Major Cases, Talk Modern Policing
The Greenbelt Police Department’s Criminal Investigative Unit (CIU) was recognized with a Unit Citation for its work investigating violent crime between July 2025 and January 2026, including three homicides and multiple shootings. Detectives Carl Roberson, Oscar Rodas-Flores, Aidan Simms and Eric Alvarez received the citations on Monday, April 20. Officials say the recognition reflects months […]
Recreation Center Expansion Has Been Waiting 20 Years
Plans for Springhill Lake Recreation Center’s (SLRC) expansion began over 20 years ago. Now, recent federal funding may make it a more imminent reality. Greenbelt received over $1.8 million in federal funding, which included $250,000 for SLRC expansion and approximately $1.5 million for the Youth Center roof replacement (see the March 12 issue). “These facilities […]
Community Organizations Face Coming Financial Challenges
Representatives of Greenbelt CARES, Greenbelt Assistance in Living (GAIL), Meals on Wheels of College Park and the Greenbelt Cinema met with the Greenbelt City Council for a budget worksession on Monday, April 20 to provide an update of their status and efforts, as well as the major challenges they currently are facing. CARES Update For […]
Intern Laura Charleston Describes White House Correspondents’ Dinner
On Saturday, April 25, Greenbelt News Review Intern Laura Charleston was among those at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Charleston, who will graduate next month with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland, was there to be recognized as a recipient of the […]
Introducing District 4 Candidates On County Issues, Data Centers
The District 4 seat on the Prince George’s County Council has drawn three Democratic candidates. Incumbent Tim Adams, who was appointed in February after Ingrid Watson stepped down to head the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation, is facing challengers Juliet Agocha and Euniesha Davis. Tim Adams Adams is the current county council member for […]