City Emergency Declaration: Staying Safe During Pandemic
When Greenbelt declared a city state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, March 30, not much changed because the city had already adopted many emergency measures. “We were already in a state of emergency with our actions,” said City Manager Nicole Ard. She said the declaration signals to the federal government […]
80 Years Apart, but the Same Royal Message Resounds
I watched Queen Elizabeth’s speech last Sunday and heard her reference the broadcast she had made in October 1940. I was 5 years old when I listened to that broadcast at my home in East London. The young Princess Elizabeth’s speech to the children of the Commonwealth was reassuring and comforting to evacuees and children, […]
Greenbelt Residents Find Their Calling Performing Shakespeare
For a tight-knit community like Greenbelt, it’s always important to celebrate the accomplishments of neighborhood talent. Residents Ian Rogers, 49, and Zach Brewster-Geisz, 48, are actors working in the metro D.C. area. Both have known from early in their lives that they wanted to be actors. Rogers started acting in his community theater as a […]
Restaurants Open for Carryout.
Many restaurants have reopened on some limited basis. To avoid disappointment, we encourage hungry people to contact the restaurant for information on their status before setting out. Note that the New Deal carryout must be ordered a day in advance. Many restaurants offer delivery through a variety of vendors: UberEats, DoorDash and GrubHub were […]
A Franklin Park Perspective On Coping with Coronavirus
The sun is shining and birds are chirping. It’s a beautiful spring day. Missing is the sound of children’s laughter punctuating the stillness. The COVID-19 cloud has touched every aspect of Greenbelt life. Signs of the time are everywhere. Barricaded playgrounds. Lunches being distributed to ease the strain on family budgets. Small businesses have been […]
For Students, Some Guidance, Many Challenges, Concerns
School closures due to COVID-19 have brought a number of challenges to Prince George’s County students and their families. Prince George’s County Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Dr. Monica Goldson released information to provide clarity to public school students and their families. Some of these issues concern graduating high school seniors, Advanced Placement and International […]
Recreation, CARES and GAIL Develop Long-term Strategies
City departments, like Recreation, Greenbelt CARES and GAIL, are now in the process of bringing their programs to the community in a way that works with the serious, precautionary steps being taken in response to the coronavirus pandemic, especially social distancing. Concerning recreational programs, Public Information and Communications Coordinator Beverly Palau said, “we are not […]
Artist-in-residence Karlson Proposes Gift to the City
Painter Kathy Karlson is known to many Greenbelters for her bright, energetic artwork and her kind demeanor. She has been an artist in residence at the Community Center for 13 years. Karlson says that the experience has been enriching for her as well. “Greenbelt has made my artist’s life satisfying and often joyful,” she comments. […]
Ayuda Mutua: Gente de Greenbelt Apoya a Gente de Greenbelt
La amenaza de la propagación del coronavirus es grave; cuando no se ejerce el distanciamiento social, la cantidad de personas infectadas aumenta exponencialmente. Según un informe de China, un 16 por ciento de los que contraen el coronavirus se enferman gravemente. Más allá del efecto directo de la pandemia, hay efectos de segundo y tercer […]
Mutual Aid: Greenbelters Help Support Greenbelters
The threat from the spread of the coronavirus is serious; when social distancing is not exercised, the number of people who are infected rises exponentially. Based on a report from China, 16 per cent of those who get the coronavirus become seriously ill. Beyond the direct effect of the pandemic, there are second and third […]