Published continuously since the New Deal City of Greenbelt was founded in 1937, the News Review is delivered free to most Greenbelt residents. In 1970 we won a landmark First Amendment case in the Supreme Court.
Published continuously since the New Deal City of Greenbelt was founded in 1937, the News Review is delivered free to most Greenbelt residents. In 1970 we won a landmark First Amendment case in the Supreme Court.
Founded in 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc., the paper began mere weeks after Greenbelt’s first residents moved in. It has been published weekly since without interruption, maintaining its long-standing tradition of providing news and information to the community.
Organized as a worker cooperative, it is staffed and owned by its members who are eligible to receive dividends for their participation. It is also supported by a a small group of part time employees who provide essential skills.
Delivered free of charge to most Greenbelt residents and available throughout the community, the publication has become a cornerstone of local life, reflecting the cooperative spirit and rich history of the town. For decades, it has connected residents with stories, updates, and events, fostering a sense of community and continuity in Greenbelt.
The Greenbelt News Review is a worker cooperative that has been serving the Greenbelt community since 1937. Visit the Member Page here.
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