Council Looks at Legislative Agenda, Opioid Suit, Truck
The question of the evening was: Where did everybody go? At the meeting of the Greenbelt City Council two weeks earlier for the purpose of swearing in the new mayor and council, there was standing room only. But at the first regular meeting of the new council on November 25, the only audience members present […]
Greenbelt’s Gobble Wobble: A Fun Run Before the Feast
On Thanksgiving morning dozens of Greenbelt residents gathered at the Youth Center for the 14th annual Gobble Wobble. Started as a way for the community to get together and exercise before the Thanksgiving meal to come, the Gobble Wobble has grown into a tradition that some families look forward to as much as they anticipate […]
Artists in Residence Strut Their Stuff
The display case in the main lobby of the Community Center currently displays art from the artists in residence. The exhibit includes work from experienced and award-winning artists with a variety of work including ceramic art, paintings and assemblage art. The exhibit is set to change to one from the Greenbelt Museum on Monday, December […]
Springhill Lake Elementary School Gets Book Donations
Mary Lou Holt, member of St. Hugh Ladies of Charity, was at a family event and was discussing with her niece, Kellie Colliflower, service projects that the Ladies of Charity were doing in Greenbelt. Colliflower, office manager for a College Park based elevator company, thyssenkrupp Elevator Company, asked how her company could get involved in […]
Greenbelt Lake Dam Repairs Planned for April Completion
Repairs to the dam at Greenbelt Lake have had a dramatic impact on one of the city’s most beautiful and peaceful parks, causing Greenbelters to wonder how long it will take for the lake and its environment to recover. Major repairs were mandated after the dam was declared a serious hazard by the Maryland Department […]
Banco de alimentos local enfrenta crisis de financiación, disolución
Hasta ahora, en 2019, Help By Phone ha alimentado a 40,000 personas en el condado de Prince George. La organización benéfica local también proporciona abrigos de invierno, bufandas y guantes para seis escuelas de Título Uno, y administra el programa de refugio Safe Haven para hombres sin hogar, que se traslada de una iglesia a […]
Williams nombrada para ocupar el puesto de delegada del Distrito 22
Greenbelter Nicole Williams fue nombrada la nueva delegada para representar al Distrito 22 en la Asamblea General de Maryland por el gobernador Larry Hogan, quien la nombró el viernes 15 de noviembre. “Estoy seguro de que Nicole Williams representará admirablemente a los ciudadanos del condado de Prince George en su nuevo rol como delegada estatal”, […]
Greenbelt Resident Williams Appointed to Delegate Seat
Greenbelter Nicole Williams was named the newest delegate to represent District 22 in the Maryland General Assembly by Governor Larry Hogan, who appointed her on Friday, November 15. “I am confident that Nicole Williams will represent the citizens of Prince George’s County admirably in her new role as state delegate,” said Hogan. “I offer Ms. […]
Cherry Trees Commemorate ERHS Connection with Japan
East and West met at Eleanor Roosevelt High School (ERHS) on Wednesday, November 13 at a celebration of cherry trees and Japanese culture. The students and staff of ERHS commemorated the planting of six cherry trees donated by All Nippon Airways (ANA), in collaboration with the National Cherry Blossom Festival (NCBF). This year marked 30 […]
43rd Greenbelt City Council Shares Goals, Gives Thanks
The 43rd City Council looks a lot like the 42nd City Council with a couple of big changes. At the November 5 election, incumbents Colin Byrd, Emmett Jordan, Judith Davis, Rodney Roberts, Leta Mach, Silke Pope and Edward Putens were all reelected to the council, with vote totals in that order, followed by candidate Bill […]