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 […]
City, Beltway Plaza Host First Job Fair with Local Businesses
The City of Greenbelt’s first Job Fair on Saturday, May 7 was a high energy event, bringing together 20 employers and agencies that connected approximately 100 candidates, including 30 youth (under 25), to employment opportunities. The city partnered with Beltway Plaza, which hosted the event, to bring together potential employees and employers. The job fair […]
Covid Medications Available Here for Those at High Risk
Supplies of oral Covid medications are increasingly available in Greenbelt for patients who are older or have high-risk conditions, at no cost to consumers. Taking these medications is much easier than those requiring injections or intravenous (IV) infusions. Oral medications include Paxlovid, for those 12 and older, and Molnupiravir, for those 18 and older. They […]