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James K. Giese, Former City Manager, Has Died

James K. Giese, 94, Greenbelt’s city manager for 28 years, died at his home in the Collington retirement community on Saturday, August 2. He served from 1962 to 1990. Giese steered the city during the 1960s and 1970s, known as Greenbelt’s turbulent development years that brought major highways, shopping centers and single-family housing throughout the planned community and threatened the green belt. He was named Greenbelt’s Outstanding Citizen in 2010 and was the recipient of many awards from planning organizations. Giese was known for his professionalism. An article on Giese’s long career will appear in next week’s News Review. A memorial service will be held in the Greenbelt Community Church at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 5, with further details to come.

A pale-skinned dark-haired man and a pale-skinned blonde woman stand side by side. Both wear black police uniforms. The woman holds a yellow chevron award. Her uniform includes a vest and hat, which the man does not wear. The wall behind them reads "Greenbelt Police Department" and "Service, Integrity, Respect" with two round logos with blue and gold borders.

Corporal A. Kipke Recognized As Greenbelt Officer of the Year

At a Fall 2024 ceremony, Corporal Abbey Kipke was selected as Greenbelt Police Department’s (GPD) Officer of the Year. It’s

The colorful, wavy "Fun Slide" ride is set up on the grass, with trees behind it and a cloudy blue sky overhead.

Sunday and Monday Schedule For Greenbelt Labor Day Festival

Greenbelt’s beloved Labor Day Festival, running Friday, August 29, through Monday, September 1, offers a plethora of activities for every

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City Seeks Community Input For Flood Resiliency Planning

The City of Greenbelt has engaged water engineering firm LimnoTech to develop flood mitigation strategies and a Community Flood Resiliency

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia Detained; Federal Judge Blocks Deportation

Just three days after his release from a Tennessee prison, Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody again on Monday

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