Leila Dawson’s Multidisciplinary Pursuits Lead to Stanford Next
Six majors, eight internships and 23 jobs colored the undergraduate journey of Leila Dawson, who ultimately graduated from the University of Maryland with a double degree in economics and international relations in 2020. She was one of only three students in her class offered a job by Deloitte, one of the world’s largest consulting firms, […]
The SPACE Isn’t Shrinking; Its Programs Are Expanding
There’s a buzz around The SPACE – and with good reason. As some community members have asked, “What’s happening with The SPACE?” it’s important to clarify that The SPACE is not closing. In fact, it’s growing. While asked to vacate the Upper SPACE location at Beltway Plaza, regular programs like yoga, sewing and music are […]
History Day Teacher of The Year Patch Leaves Legacy in Greenbelt
Prince George’s County Teacher of the Year for Maryland History Day, Victoria Patch, will be teaching English in Baltimore in the coming school year, but History Day will go on in Greenbelt. Patch, a ninth-grade teacher at Eleanor Roosevelt High School (ERHS), together with 10th grade teacher Judith Barrera, brought History Day back to Greenbelt […]
PGCPS Will Replace StopFinder Bus Tracking App with Chipmunk
After years of parent complaints about the StopFinder app, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) is officially phasing in a new bus tracking app, Chipmunk, in the 2025-26 school year. The announcement came during the June 27 Board of Education meeting, where district leaders outlined updates to the PGCPS Transportation Action Plan. StopFinder Frustrations The […]
A Co-operative Pharmacy Battles Big Chains, Vaccine Skepticism
Recently government officials from the city of and county of San Francisco reached out to Greenbelt, which is home to the nation’s only co-operative pharmacy, searching for alternative business models and ways the government can support independent pharmacies. Counties nationwide are beginning to confront a growing problem of “pharmacy deserts,” areas where residents lack easy […]
Greenbelt’s July 4th Celebrations At Park, Fireworks Over Lake
The City of Greenbelt will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks over Greenbelt Lake on Friday, July 4, continuing its 87-year-old tradition. Preceding the fireworks, the event will feature arts and crafts at Buddy Attick Park from 4 to 5 p.m. At approximately 5:45, the Declaration of Independence will be read aloud in honor of the […]
FBI to Move To Reagan Building
On Tuesday, July 1, the FBI announced the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. will be their new headquarters. This follows Trump’s vow in March to prevent it from moving to Greenbelt, which he falsely claimed was “three hours away” in the “liberal” state of Maryland. FBI Director Kash Patel called the move to the […]
Sanborn Joins Barracudas As Head Coach for Swim Team
The Greenbelt Municipal Swim Team, also known as the Barracudas, welcomed Molly Sanborn, a lifelong swimmer and endurance athlete, as their new head coach in June. Sanborn began swimming when she was just 5 years old, joining her neighborhood swim team while growing up in North Carolina. From a family of athletes, she has played […]
Elections Board and Council Debate City Election Changes
The Greenbelt City Council began deliberations at a June 18 worksession on the referendum questions that, if approved by council, will be posed to the community on the November 4 city election ballot. This election marks the first time noncitizens will have the opportunity to vote in city elections, with registration available into early October. […]
Advertising Rate Change
Effective the issue of August 7, 2025, the News Review will change its ad rates. Display The base rate (Tier A) will be $11.50 per column inch. The nonprofit rate for those qualifying will be $8.10 per column inch. Discounts are available for those placing at least 45 column inches per calendar quarter. Inserts The […]