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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 Reagan Building cost effective and resource efficient. The Reagan Building formerly housed the U.S. Agency for International Development, which was dismantled by Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), without congressional input, over the spring.

After years of assessment, the General Services Administration selected Greenbelt as the site for the new FBI HQ in November 2023. Plans included a secure FBI facility and a mixed-use commercial development at the Greenbelt Metro Station, a move anticipated to bring with it billions of dollars in economic development.

The pharmacy desk area protrudes into the pharmacy area of the co-op. A lighted sign reads "CO-OP Pharmacy" above a window and shelves of bottles of vitamins. Around the corner of the protruding area, a blue sign reads Rx, above shelves of dental hygiene supplies.

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

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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

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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

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,

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