County Planning Board Defers City Conditions for Mall
Why did the Prince George’s County Planning Board not consider the conditions Greenbelt City Council set forth for its support of the Beltway Plaza Conceptual Site Plan? On February 11, council voted to support the Beltway Plaza site plan but with conditions that largely dealt with phasing (the order in which various elements take place) […]
Math + Sunlight = Savings: Solar Roof Powers Forward
Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket and Pharmacy’s Rays on the Roof campaign to install a solar roof on the iconic store has hit its stride, topping its initial goal of $400,000. The pledges (which still have to turn into money in the bank – expect news on this soon) are approximately 19 percent in donations and the […]
MakerSpace, OGT: Dos Problemas, una solución
En el medio de Roosevelt Center, dos organizaciones viven una al lado de la otra. Cada una ha estado enfrentando lo que parecían ser problemas insuperables. En 125 Centerway, el Greenbelt MakerSpace alienta a las personas a ser creativas, animarse y hacer algo. Le dan espacio a jóvenes creadores, clubes, grupos de artesanía, grupos de […]
On Fire Roosevelt Raiders Clinch State Championship
On Saturday, March 16, Jahmal Cochran pushed the ball in transition, pressured by a Broadneck defender, and released a pass to teammate Cameron Brown. What happened next was astonishing. Conventional wisdom or logic would discourage a dunk attempt over an outstretched 6-foot-9 opponent. But Brown ignored any and all of this, jumping to a thunderous […]
Look: Local Artist Explores Everyday Ponderings at Hyattsville Gallery
On Sunday, March 31 from 2 to 4 p.m., an opening reception will be held for Greenbelt artist Amanda Demos Larsen’s exhibit, Look, at the Maryland Milestones Heritage Center Gallery, 4318 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville. The paintings in this exhibit are all portraits of women; one is a self-portrait. The artist explained, “This series of portraits […]
Controlled Burn Will Benefit Wildlife Habitat and Visitors
Personnel from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are scheduled to conduct a series of controlled burns on Patuxent Research Refuge lands. Depending on weather conditions and available personnel, an early spring burn is planned for the refuge on or about Thursday, March 21 through Tuesday, April 30. Residents and visitors to the Laurel/Bowie/Odenton area […]
La Proclamación del Concejo Aclama la Historia de las Mujeres en la Ciudad
En su reunión del 12 de marzo, el Concejo de Greenbelt conmemoró el importante papel de la mujer en la historia nacional y local. El alcalde Emmett Jordan emitió una declaración que designaba a marzo como el Mes Nacional de la Historia de las Mujeres en Greenbelt, y reconocía el papel de las mujeres en […]
ERHS Raiders Romp to Region Basketball Championship
The score at the end of each quarter of the Eleanor Roosevelt Raiders’ region championship victory against the High Point Eagles: 13-3; 36-8; 52-26; 65-41. But even those numbers don’t quite express how dominating the Raiders were in a week of impressive victories. The most startling numbers to read on the scoreboard all week might […]
Co-op Gives State Pep Talk On Solar Roof: Wait Begins
The day, March 9, had finally arrived. Representatives of the Co-op were about to ask the Maryland State Legislature for help in funding solar panels to be installed on the Co-op’s roof. Ushered into the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and Appropriations Committee meeting room by a state trooper, Barbara Ford, president of the Greenbelt […]
Council Proclamation Cheers Women’s History in Greenbelt
Para leer este articulo en espanol, haga clic aqui. At its March 12 meeting, the Greenbelt City Council commemorated women’s important role in both national and local history. Mayor Emmett Jordan issued a proclamation designating March as National Women’s History Month in Greenbelt and recognizing the role of women in Greenbelt’s own history. Representing Greenbelt […]