Goddard Updates Council On Missions and Site Plans
Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Acting Director George Morrow and Associate Director Ray Rubilotta presented an update to the Greenbelt City Council on August 4 of their developing missions and site/ infrastructure plans. Mayor Emmett Jordan said that GSFC has been a good friend to the city and that it is very important to work […]
City Council, Greenbelt Station Residents Meet, Discuss Issues
On August 14 the Greenbelt City Council held a worksession at Greenbelt Station. The session considered issues surrounding the planned trail between Greenbelt Station residences and the Metro Station, recreation, police matters and schools. Providing an update were Director of Planning and Community Development Terri Hruby, Greenbelt Police Chief Richard Bowers, Recreation Supervisor Greg Varda, […]
Magnolia Student Vegetable Garden in Its Second Year
When it comes to the vegetable garden at Magnolia Elementary School (MES), fourth grade teacher Laura Browning says the students love it. Students do all the work of weeding, watering and planting the bonanza of vegetables, which include grape, Roma and beefsteak tomatoes, tomatillos, cucumbers and more. “It’s fun watching them as they revel in […]
Prince George’s Police Have No Grounds for Aiding ICE
Effective July 10, a new general order was set down by Prince George’s County Chief of Police Henry Stawinski. According to the police department’s general order manual, “State and local enforcement do not have legal grounds to stop, detain, search, or arrest an individual based solely on an administrative (civil) warrant, unless they have been […]
GATe Describes Some Funding Challenges and New Visions
At the city council worksession on June 19, Greenbelt Access Television (GATe) declared its revised mission not just to continue to cover educational and public events, but to become the community channel for Greenbelt. GATe laid out its past efforts and new developments, including a new cloud-based playout system and revamped teaching programs as well […]
El concejo del condado considera tres proyectos de ley sobre equidad en la actividad policial
Pronto se presentarán tres proyectos de ley al Concejo del Condado de Prince George que tratan los temas de equidad, transparencia y responsabilidad en la vigilancia policial. Se refieren a lo siguiente: cámaras de cuerpo obligatorias para todos los oficiales de policía del condado; la no cooperación entre la policía y el Servicio de Inmigración […]
County Council to Consider Three Police Equity Bills
Three bills are soon to be introduced to the Prince George’s County Council that deal with the subjects of equity, transparency and accountability in policing. They concern the following: mandatory body cameras for all county police officers; noncooperation between police and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in cases without a judicial warrant; and required notification […]
Programa de Bienestar de Bebés de GAIL Renovado y Ampliado
El Programa de Asistencia para la Vida de Greenbelt (GAIL, por sus siglas en inglés) ha ampliado su Programa de Bienestar Móvil para Bebés en edad de Pañales, creado en 2015, y le cambió el nombre a Greenbelt Nursery Project. Reconociendo la necesidad de más artículos para el cuidado de los niños y más capacitación […]
GAIL’s Nursery Project Now Revamped and Expanded
Para leer este articulo en español, haga clic aqui. Greenbelt Assistance in Living Program (GAIL) has expanded its Diaper Baby Mobile Wellness Program, created in 2015, and has renamed it the Greenbelt Nursery Project. Acknowledging the need for further childcare items and parental training, the decision was made this year to revamp everything, said Katherine […]
Redevelopment of Greenbelt Road Presented to Coalition
At the conclusion of the council worksession on Wednesday, January 23, commenting on the ongoing discussion of the redevelopment of Greenbelt Road, Delegate Alonzo Washington asserted, “We don’t need to wait 20 years. Let’s wake up and get this done!” Representatives from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) were there to present the findings from their […]