Council Chambers Showcase Paintings by Greenbelt Artists
Greenbelt City Council business is conducted in chambers not previously known for aesthetic appearance. After a recent council room refurbishment that included removing 20-year-old drapes, applying fresh paint and adding window blinds, the room remained visually boring. Councilmembers conferred with city staff. With the endorsement of the Greenbelt Arts Advisory Board, staff launched a new […]
In our own Backyard: Overseer Of the Asian Plant Collections
With the plethora of plants in gardens dotted throughout Greenbelt, it is no surprise that the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., is a popular nearby attraction for Greenbelt residents. What may be unexpected is that one of Greenbelt’s own is in charge of the Asian Collections and has worked at the Arboretum for over 30 […]
Theatre Wins $75K Grant, Intends to Improve Pop-up
Old Greenbelt Theatre (OGT) has won a $75,000 grant from Maryland Historical Trust, administered by Maryland Milestones/Anacostia Trails Heritage Area. This grant will improve the space adjacent to the theater, which is currently in use as the Pop-up. It will help further the mission of creating a destination for historic tourism in Greenbelt. The grant […]
Magnolia Student Vegetable Garden in Its Second Year
When it comes to the vegetable garden at Magnolia Elementary School (MES), fourth grade teacher Laura Browning says the students love it. Students do all the work of weeding, watering and planting the bonanza of vegetables, which include grape, Roma and beefsteak tomatoes, tomatillos, cucumbers and more. “It’s fun watching them as they revel in […]
Greenbelt Station High School Districting, an Uphill Battle
At a recent four cities meeting, the Greenbelt City Council struggled to convince Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Board of Education District 2 Representative Joshua Thomas why Greenbelt Station youth should be in the Eleanor Roosevelt High School (ERHS) district. The teenagers of Greenbelt Station have been directed by the county to attend […]
New Clown Brings New Tricks And Program to Circus Camp
For many high school and college-aged Greenbelters, Circus Camp is a fond memory. Between juggling, balancing and being taught how to embrace a performer-mindset, those who went to circus camp have retained, or at least remember once having, some unique skills that peers from other towns didn’t necessarily have the opportunity to attain. This is […]
2019 Campaign for Greenbelt City Council Starts August 19
The 2019 Greenbelt City Council campaign season is about to begin. In just a little more than two weeks, both incumbent and challenger candidates will begin circulating petitions and filing papers to qualify as candidates and have their names placed on the ballot for the Tuesday, November 5, Greenbelt City Council election. Candidate packets containing […]
City Advisory Groups Update Council, Seek New Members
Greenbelt City Council met with the chairs of city advisory boards and committees during a worksession on July 17. This annual meeting provides an opportunity for councilmembers to speak with advisory groups regarding their activities, challenges, concerns, issues and accomplishments. Vacancies Advisory group members are appointed by the council. Vacancies on boards and committees continue […]
Agatha Christie’s Whodunnit At the Greenbelt Arts Center
Beat the heat and enjoy an evening of superb community theater: see Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap at the Greenbelt Arts Center. Award-winning director Rick Starkweather (Thunderous Productions) has assembled a top notch cast to tease the audience with arguably Christie’s most iconic locked-room murder mystery puzzle. The Mousetrap is the longest continuously running play in […]
Doctors Hospital Announces New VP for Public Relations
Angela Wilson is the new vice president of public relations and marketing/ chief of staff at Doctors Community Health System. It includes Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham and a network of care located throughout Prince George’s County and in Anne Arundel County. She has more than 20 years of experience developing, implementing and measuring strategic […]