Crime Trends, Youth Offenders Discussed at Police Meeting
On February 27, more than 20 residents joined Greenbelt police officers in a community meeting at the Community Center to discuss crime trends and prevention, juvenile crime and upcoming events. Other topics raised included traffic problems during road repair, dangerous vehicle exhibitions and funding bottlenecks. Juvenile Offenders Much discussion focused on juveniles who repeatedly break […]
Juvenile Justice Discussions With District 22 Representatives
On November 18, District 22 representatives to the Maryland General Assembly (House of Delegates Nicole Williams, Anne Healey and Ashanti Martinez and Senator Alonzo Washington) met in the Greenbelt Library to discuss priorities for the next legislative session with interested residents. An article in the Greenbelt News Review on November 23 covered the transportation issues […]
Plastic Film Bag Ban Passed, To Take Effect Jan. 1, 2024
At the May 22 Greenbelt City Council meeting, council considered, discussed and ultimately adopted a single-use plastic bag ban and required retail establishments to charge at least 10 cents for each paper bag provided to customers, with a penalty for violation. The ordinance will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Councilmember Kristen Weaver spoke […]
State Officials, Delegates Discuss Transportation, Legislative Issues
On May 2 Greenbelt Middle School hosted the District 22 discussion on the 2023 legislative session of the Maryland State Assembly with District 22 Senator Alonzo Washington and Delegates Nicole Williams, Anne Healey and Ashanti Martinez. Approximately 65 people attended from across the district, which includes Greenbelt, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Berwyn Heights, East Riverdale and […]
Council Looks at Site Plan For Four-story Condominiums
The Greenbelt City Council met on April 17 in a worksession to discuss the proposed Detailed Site Plan (DSP) for a senior condominium development submitted by Armory Place, LLC, the owner of 7010 Greenbelt Road. The condominiums are to be built on the site of the former Greenbelt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, which was demolished […]
School Replacement Program Explained at Packed Forum
Over 140 people gathered in the Greenbelt Library meeting room on February 15 to learn about the BluePrint Schools program (also known as P3) which has started to rebuild Prince George’s County Public School (PGCPS) buildings. Mayor Emmett Jordan spoke first to the packed meeting room about how Greenbelt loves books, with the Greenbelt Library […]
Attendees Celebrate Black Culture: Music, Drumming, and Spoken Word
On Sunday afternoon February 19 at the Community Center, a room filled with Greenbelt patrons of the arts and their guests danced, clapped and listened raptly as poetry, drumming and jazz filled the air. Each part of the program was so beautifully presented that no one part commanded the spotlight and all parts were enjoyable […]
Council Discusses Legislation, City Employee Compensation
On January 23, Greenbelt City Council discussed various state and county legislation initiatives that may impact Greenbelt. Mayor Emmett Jordan stated that council may choose to support, oppose or take no action on the legislation. Council also discussed the recent compensation study on employees’ salaries and will seek to bring Greenbelt’s city employees’ salaries more […]
City ARPA Projects: Some Underway, Some Begin Soon
On January 23, Greenbelt City Council heard Interim Assistant City Manager Debi Sandlin present American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project updates. Higher Education Support Scholarships, Greenbelt First-time Homebuyers Assistance, Rental and Utility Assistance, Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance, Business Improvement Fund and Healthcare Vouchers with CCI Health Services are among the ARPA projects that are already […]
MLK Day of Service: Volunteers Cage Big Trees Along Greenbelt Lake Trail
On Monday, January 16, tree protection in Buddy Attick Park was the main focus of Greenbelt’s Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. National Day of Service. The Co-existing With Beavers volunteer workday saw 40 volunteers cage big trees along the trail around Greenbelt Lake in an attempt to protect the trees from hungry beavers. The MLK […]