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Computers, General Assembly, Trees Keep City Council Busy

  • by Kathleen Gallagher

Although the presentation of the 2016 Student Awards by the city’s Advisory Committee on Education (ACE)–which will be reported in a separate story–dominated the May 23 regular meeting of the Greenbelt City Council, quite a few other items were taken up on the agenda as well. Most were additional presentations, including ones from the American Legion Auxiliary and Paradyme Management, as well as a Peace Month proclamation from the mayor and a wrap-up of the recently completed session of the Maryland General Assembly from the city’s state senator and delegates.

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A service in honor of Memorial Day was held in the center of Greenbelt on May 30. Photo by Helen Sydavar
People stand on the curb by a roadside, holding USA flags and protest signs. In the foreground, a sign reads "We Have a Constitution, Not a King" in red and blue letters on a white background. Farther back, someone holds a sign saying "NO KING" in black letters on brown cardboard.

Hundreds Turn Out in Greenbelt For No Kings Nationwide Protest

A massive crowd gathered in front of the Municipal Building on October 18 at 2 p.m. to protest the actions

Editorial: Removing the 40% Threshold For Council Election Alarming

Question 1 on the ballot for the upcoming city election is predominantly about ranked choice voting but also removes from

A smiling woman with medium brown skin, wearing a gold-and-white blouse and headwrap, and a necklace.

Landon Gets Life Without Parole For Murder of Greenbelt Teacher

On Friday, October 17, 35-year-old Harold Landon III was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after

Election 2025: Answers to Question 3

The News Review, as it does for every city council election, asked the candidates to respond in writing to questions.

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