Yard and Bake sale recauda Fondos para Black Lives Matter
Por Jamie Voytsekhovska, traducido por Carolina Napp-Avelli. Este fin de semana, la comunidad Greenbelt se unió para recaudar fondos para el movimiento Black Lives Matter. Este yard sale y venta de productos de panadería y pastelería fue organizado por Ana Fernández, una estudiante de la Universidad de Maryland. “Estoy impresionada por el apoyo. Esperaba que […]
Peaceful Citywide Protests For Racial Justice/Equality
Greenbelters turned out in significant numbers at various places around town over the weekend to protest violence against people of color. Vigils of unity, solidarity and peace were held at Roosevelt Center, Hanover Parkway, Franklin Park, Greenbelt Community Church and Beltway Plaza, as well as at impromptu neighborhood gatherings including on the Spellman Overpass. As […]
Council Ponders First Steps Toward Making Police Reforms
From Councilmember Rodney Roberts’ emphasis on the word justice in leading the pledge of allegiance, through the unanimous approval of a proclamation declaring that black lives matter in Greenbelt, and elsewhere to acknowledging the need for more discussion of what police reform steps may be necessary, the Greenbelt City Council, at its Monday, June 8 […]
Positive Policing, Generosity And Masks = Safety + Peace
A simple act of thoughtful kindness by a Greenbelt police officer and his department has replaced a potential source of conflict with the opportunity for positive encounters with law enforcement. The mask initiative at Buddy Attick Park was begun prior to the flash-point of George Floyd’s murder and exemplifies the department’s ongoing philosophy, not a […]
Council Discusses Reopening Of Restaurants and Recreation
In light of the Phase 1 state reopening and the recent Prince George’s County ordinance, City Manager Nicole Ard convened a special meeting of the Greenbelt City Council on June 3 to discuss what these responses to the pandemic mean for the city. Mayor Colin Byrd said it would be useful “to flesh some things […]
ERHS Class of 2020 Grads’ Awards Celebrated Virtually
Though health precautions necessitated a virtual Senior Awards Ceremony, the bright futures of the Eleanor Roosevelt High School (ERHS) class of 2020 shone brightly the evening of June 3. Valedictorian Melissa Jones and Edwin Gamez Hernandez received the Chief Executive Officer’s Award, while Chloe Widman and Matthew Miller earned the Principal’s Award. The Eleanor Roosevelt […]
La Guardia Nacional de Maryland honra a una tintorería local
Maria Gutiérrez, residente de Greenbelt y propietaria / fundadora de Wylo Online Dry Cleaning (getwylo.com), fue reconocida por la Guardia Nacional de Maryland por el apoyo que su compañía brindó a los uniformes y la ropa del Batallón 115° de la Policía Militar. Gutiérrez declaró: “Ha sido un verdadero honor servirles durante la pandemia de […]
Byrd: Floyd Death a Horrific Tragedy/ Our Way Forward
Mayor Byrd posted the following on his Facebook page facebook.com/125246261543501/posts/710182773049844/ in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. He shares his response to the tragedy and offers a proposal for Greenbelt to strengthen the relationship between our residents and our police force. We invite an ongoing discussion of these issues. Read Greenbelt […]
The Maryland National Guard Honors Greenbelt Drycleaners
Este artículo está disponible en español en nuestra página web www.greenbeltnewsreview.com. Maria Gutierrez, Greenbelt resident and owner/founder of Wylo Online Dry Cleaning (getwylo.com), was recognized by the Maryland National Guard for the support her company provided to the 115th Military Police Battalion. Gutierrez stated, “It’s been a real honor to serve them during the COVID-19 […]
Reimagining Summer Camps: Recreation Dept. Goes Virtual
In lieu of on-site day camps, Greenbelt Recreation has unveiled its Summer Connect programs, designed to keep campers active and happily engaged during the summer months. The programs are described in a guide posted in the Virtual Recreation Center on the city’s website, greenbeltmd.gov. General registration opens on June 8. “It became clear that it […]