Joe Jr. Flips Burgers at Age 12, Makes Partner by his Mid-20s
This is the second part of a three-part series about the historic diner. The News Review reported last week that Generous Joe’s was sold to its manager, Greenbelt resident Aaron Mengel by the Natoli family who opened the diner in the Center in 1966 and has owned and operated the restaurant since that time. Last […]
Natolis Sell Generous Joe’s; Remembering Golden Start
This is part one of a three-part series. The orange booths in Generous Joe’s Deli were busy with families, couples, teens and kids at lunchtime on a recent Tuesday, eating pizza, sandwiches and Italian hoagies. The air was filled with chatter, laughter and music; staff talking with customers and each other; and customers’ congratulations to […]
Greenbelt Museum Wins Grant, Prepares to Join Recreation Dept.
The Maryland General Assembly has granted $100,000 to the Greenbelt Museum for its expansion project, achieving $360,000 of the $550,000 estimate needed. This timing coincides with the July merger of the Museum with the Recreation Department, which will increase staffing support and visibility and outreach for the Museum. The July merger will give the Museum […]
Strong Women Are the Backbone Of the Greenbelt News Review
Spotlight on Women Part II of a Three-Part Story Following in the footsteps of many “grand dames,” strong women continue to lead and nurture the News Review today. Cathie Meetre (2011-Present) News Review Board President Cathie Meetre led a 2022 writer workshop which produced several new reporters, all women. Maintaining the paper’s cross-training practices, Editor […]
Strong Women Are the Backbone Of the Greenbelt News Review
Part I of a Two-Part Story The history of the News Review is a story of strong women’s impact on Greenbelt, its cooperative institutions, its culture and community. It is a story of women’s accomplishments, especially since 1962, when 12 of the 18 person staff were women. Since that year, the editor has been a […]
Exhibit Celebrates Greenbelt Lake with Beautiful Photos
The photography exhibit on display this month at the Patuxent Wildlife Visitor Center tells many stories about Greenbelt Lake, its wildlife, those who love and care for the lake’s treasures, and the photographers who capture their beauty. The stories include topics such as animal life and their behaviors, the excitement of seeing it and the […]
City Offers Grants for Greenbelt Students, Homebuyers, Patients
The City of Greenbelt has launched three services to offer financial support to Greenbelt residents who are either first-time homebuyers; college, university or vocational students; or uninsured and underinsured persons needing health care. These are all grants, not loans, with no repayment required. They are intended to support residents whose financial well-being, education or health […]
Man-made Greenbelt Lake Has Natural Freshwater Life Cycle
Recently increased vegetation in Greenbelt Lake may appear worrisome, but it is a sign of a natural ecosystem, of nature independently creating and sustaining the 23-acre lake’s rich plant and animal life. If the growth continues, it would indicate the lake is evolving toward marshland. What’s Happening? Local kayakers and fisherfolk have reported increased growth […]
City’s New Economic Development Manager Kevin Simpson Dives In
On September 12, Greenbelt Interim City Manager Tim George welcomed Kevin Simpson as the city’s new economic development manager. He replaces Charise Liggins, who left in April. Simpson has worked for 15 years in municipal and county government, most recently as an economic development coordinator for Montgomery County and in Riverdale Park where, as its […]
Springhill Lake School Has Retained Key Staff Member
Springhill Lake Elementary (SHL) has retained Special Education Coordinator Chris Wichtendahl. The News Review reported in June 2022 on the challenge the school faced to retain Wichtendahl (Springhill Lake School at Risk of Losing a Key Staff Member, June 16 issue), as did the Washington Post (washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/06/29/maryland-teachers-fight-for-educator). At the time, the Prince George’s County Public […]