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5 Oct 2023

William Orleans

by William Orleans

When first permitted to run for council, or from council, as it may be, Bill’s biography was published in the October 20, 2011 issue of the News Review. It’s archived, and can be read, new and improved at billorleans.com. It … Read More

5 Oct 2023

Questions Posed to Candidates

Prior to city council elections, the News Review poses questions to the candidates and publishes their responses. Starting this week, we will publish a question weekly and request that candidates send their 150-word maximum responses (per question) to us by … Read More

5 Oct 2023

Greenbelt Gymnast Represents U.S.A. at Budapest Acro Cup

by Torrence Banks

Six years of hard work in competitive gymnastics paid off for Greenbelt resident and gymnast Fiona O’Brien, age 12. She was one of six kids in her event representing the United States in Budapest this month as part of the … Read More

5 Oct 2023

Council Finalizes One Ballot Question, Rejects Another

by Diane Oberg

At its September 26 regular meeting the Greenbelt City Council finalized the question to appear on the ballot for the November 7 council election and rejected a proposed second question. It also received an update from the City Board of … Read More

28 Sep 2023

Election 2023: Two More Incumbents, Silke Pope And Emmett Jordan, Join the Fray

Two incumbents, Silke Pope and Emmett Jordan, have filed for Greenbelt City Council. Their nomination forms have been certified by City Clerk Bonita Anderson. Candidate biographies are prepared by the candidates and published as they are received by the paper. … Read More

28 Sep 2023

Emmett V. Jordan

Emmett V. Jordan, the incumbent mayor, has been a Greenbelt resident for 23 years. He relocated to the area to work with the University of Maryland in 1998. Attracted by the city’s convenient location and abundant recreational amenities, he moved … Read More

28 Sep 2023

Silke Pope

Silke Pope served on the Public Safety Advisory Committee for nine years until election to council in 2009. During her tenure leading PSAC, the city saw improvements in safety including installation of security cameras at the Spellman Overpass and emergency … Read More

28 Sep 2023

School Funding Halted Amid MOU, County Council Pressures

by Anna Bedford-Dillow

Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) have been proudly touting the Public Private Partnership (or P3) they are using to build new schools rapidly and utilizing private funds as a model for the nation. The Blueprint Schools Phase One wrapped … Read More

28 Sep 2023

After 85 Years, “Old” Theatre Renamed Greenbelt Cinema

by Melissa Sites

The heavy rain of Tropical Storm Ophelia did nothing to discourage Greenbelt’s glitterati from gathering to celebrate 85 years of the Old Greenbelt Theatre. With popcorn treats, Shirley Temples flowing and live music, the crowd was murmuring and excited as … Read More

28 Sep 2023

Kalen Wright: News Review Carrier, Podcaster, Dancer, Ready for College

by Lois Rosado

Kalen J. Wright, a Greenbelt News Review paper carrier since the sixth grade, wears multiple hats. He is a scholar, athlete, entrepreneur, an award-winning film/podcast producer, a nationally recognized hip-hop dancer and a Taekwondo Black Belt specialist. Wright is a … Read More

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