Low Election Voter Turnout Doesn’t Dampen Spirits
Throughout the November 5 election day, clerks and judges at the various precincts around town anticipated a lower voter-turnout rate this year as opposed to two years ago, given only one challenger, along with the seven incumbents, was running. Voter turnout at the five Greenbelt precincts was low but morale remained high as the day […]
The Farmers Market Displays Bright Bounties of Autumn
“Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun.” Or so wrote John Keats in 1819 of a rural English autumn – as it turned out, almost his last. He died from tuberculosis little more than a year later at the age of 25. Two hundred years later, the season of harvest […]
Cedars of Lebanon Reception Features Work by Local Artists
A reception for the artists whose works are currently on display at Cedars of Lebanon restaurant is scheduled for Sunday, November 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. This exhibit is the second in the continuing series of art shows provided by Cornucopia Arts. This exhibit includes 29 art objects representing a broad variety of styles […]
Silke Pope’s Candidate Answer about Law Enforcement
(For technical reasons, (different from the last time), the News Review inadvertently did not include Silke Pope’s answer to progressive question 3 concerning the importance of accountability and transparency by law enforcement. Here is her answer to that question) I do believe that accountability and transparency are an absolute must within all law enforcement agencies. […]
Continúa el festival anual de otoño Tradición de la diversión otoñal
El 26 de octubre se celebró el Festival de Otoño anual de Greenbelt en Schrom Hills Park, un sábado por la tarde lleno de diversión y eventos gratuitos para niños de todas las edades. Este año, el estacionamiento se llenó de asistentes 15 minutos antes de que el festival estuviera abierto, con autos estacionados en […]
Council Opposes Engraving And Printing Move to BARC
The Greenbelt City Council went on record opposing the proposal to move the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) to the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC). The vote at the October 28 council meeting was 6-1 with Councilmember Leta Mach opposed. She wanted to meet first with the agencies before taking a position and was […]
Annual Fall Fest Continues Tradition of Autumn Fun
October 26 marked Greenbelt’s annual Fall Fest at Schrom Hills Park, a Saturday afternoon full of fun and free events for kids of all ages. This year, the parking lot was filled with attendees before the festival had been open 15 minutes, with parked cars lining the sides of Hanover Parkway. By 2:30 p.m., nearly […]
Options Remain for Voting Friday Through Election Day
As Election Day approaches, most Greenbelt voters who still need to cast a ballot are probably intending to go to their assigned polling place on Tuesday, November 5 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Nonetheless, at least through Monday morning, there are still options for those who might want or need them. Early Voting continues […]
Turner Updates City Council On New Schools and Zoning
District 4 County Councilmember and Council Chair Todd Turner attended a Greenbelt City Council worksession on Wednesday, October 16 to give updates on topics such as recent legislation and the developing P3 school construction plan. Clarence Moseley, permits supervisor for the county Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE), was present to inform on the […]
Greenbelt Oeste Otra Vez Es Líder En El Registro De Nuevos Votantes
El martes 5 de noviembre, día de las elecciones en Greenbelt, habrá más de 1,000 recién registrados votantes en la ciudad. Este aumento en registros es impulsado en gran medida por los residentes recién registrados como votantes en Greenbelt Oeste. Esta será la segunda elección de la ciudad desde que Greenbelt Station se desarrolló a […]