Memorial Day at American Legion Honors Those Who Defended Country
American Legion Post 136 held Memorial Day services at its post, rather than at Greenbelt’s War Memorial Park this year, to avoid predicted inclement weather. Even with the change in venue, Post 136 Commander Greg Gigliotti greeted more than 100 local participants coming to honor fallen veterans who gave the last full measure of devotion […]
Program Trains Retirees to Be Volunteers in State Legislature
Greenbelt retired residents seeking purposeful volunteering opportunities have a well-established program available. The Legacy Leadership Institute for Public Policy (LLIPP), a 20-year-old program developed by the University of Maryland School of Public Health, offers a training resource for retirees age 50 and older that focuses on pairing program participants with members of the Maryland legislature […]
Veterans Day Ceremonies Again Held in Person at War Memorial
Greenbelt’s Veterans Day Ceremony was held on November 11 at Roosevelt Center. Mayor Emmett Jordan, members of the Greenbelt City Council, Maryland Delegate Anne Healey and American Legion Post 136 officers addressed community guests, veterans and those still serving in the military. Jordan echoed President Biden’s Veterans Day remarks, saying that on Veterans Day we […]
City and American Legion Offer Online Memorial Day Program
Each year on Memorial Day the Greenbelt American Legion family joins the greater Greenbelt community, political leaders and others to acknowledge the sacrifice of those veterans who died answering their nation’s call. Because of assembly and communications constraints caused by the COVID-19 virus, it appeared this year’s ceremony would not occur. As it seemed Memorial […]
Green Ridge House: A Resource For Enhanced Senior Living
Greenbelt’s Green Ridge House opened May 27, 1979. The house has approximately 103 residents within its 101 one-bedroom apartments. Its four-story locale at 22 Ridge Road is on wooded grounds in an urban setting. The City of Greenbelt owns the residence facility that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designated as apartments for […]
Reforma de la Cámara del Consejo Nuevo sitio de exhibiciones de arte
Traducción gracias a Ana Fernandez-Napp El negocio del Ayuntamiento de Greenbelt se lleva a cabo en cámaras no conocidas anteriormente por su apariencia estética. Después de una reciente remodelación de la sala del consejo que incluyó deshacerse de cortinas que están desde hace 20 años, la aplicación de pintura fresca y la adición de persianas, […]
Council Chambers Showcase Paintings by Greenbelt Artists
Greenbelt City Council business is conducted in chambers not previously known for aesthetic appearance. After a recent council room refurbishment that included removing 20-year-old drapes, applying fresh paint and adding window blinds, the room remained visually boring. Councilmembers conferred with city staff. With the endorsement of the Greenbelt Arts Advisory Board, staff launched a new […]
Greenbelters Commemorate Selfless Service and Sacrifice
A welcome by Greenbelt American Legion Post 136 Commander Greg Gigliotti began the Memorial Day commemoration of Americans who gave their lives in service to their country. “This day is sacred with the almost visible presence of those who have gone before us,” Gigliotti said. “We are here to honor the memory of those who […]
Escuelas, comunidad dan honor a veteranos en el Día de los Veteranos
La Escuela Primaria Greenbelt celebró una asamblea del Día de los Veteranos el viernes 9 de noviembre donde los estudiantes honraron a los veteranos a través de canciones y comentarios patrióticos. La Universidad de Maryland también realizó un servicio del Día de los Veteranos de Honor y Recordar, y la comunidad Greenbelt y a Legión […]
Schools, Community Honor Veterans on Veterans Day
Greenbelt Elementary School held a Veterans Day assembly on Friday, November 9 where students honored veterans through patriotic songs and commentaries. The University of Maryland also conducted an Honor and Remember Veterans Day service and the Greenbelt community and Greenbelt American Legion Post 136 held the annual Veterans Day service at Roosevelt Center. The two-hour […]