Boyd Develops NASA Program To Increase Diversity, Inclusion
For Dr. Padi Boyd, an astrophysicist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the time is now to make changes in STEM higher education to make the field accessible to students from nontraditional backgrounds. “The pandemic has really put a spotlight on some inequities in our culture and now that we’re seeing this light at the […]
Residents Contribute to Greenbelt Station Community Development Design Plans
Greenbelt residents discussed concerns about parking, infrastructure and accessibility of green spaces during the Neighborhood Design Center’s (NDC) Greenbelt Station: Community Walk-Through on Saturday, April 23. Participants walked around Greenbelt Station and the Indian Creek trail in small groups with representatives from NDC, the City of Greenbelt and the Greenbelt Station homeowners association (HOA), offering […]
Five Gubernatorial Candidates Speak, Answer Questions at Forum
Five Democratic candidates in Maryland’s 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election gathered in Greenbelt on Sunday, April 3 to answer questions from residents about their campaign policies. The forum, hosted by the Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt Democratic Club at the Greenbelt American Legion Post 136, was moderated by It’s Academic host Dave Zahren. Candidates Jon Baron, Doug […]
Greenbelt Recreation Starts Lifting Covid-19 Restrictions
Greenbelt Recreation will be lifting several Covid-19 restrictions on Monday, March 21, following updates in guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and policies from Prince George’s County. Recreation facilities, including the Community Center, will return to pre-pandemic hours of operation where staffing permits, and all regular entry doors will be unlocked. Capacity restrictions […]
Mail Theft Causes Check Fraud And Much Stress in Greenbelt
Instances of fraudulent check use through mail theft are on the rise in Greenbelt, with the Greenbelt Police Department reporting four cases of check fraud in January 2022 alone in their weekly crime reports. Individuals often steal checks from mailboxes and forge or alter a check that has already been written to change the name […]