“Cooperatives See the Future” Is Theme of Co-op Month

(Part 1 of a 2 part series.) The impact of cooperatives on America will be a focus of the Co-op Festival on the National Mall on October 6 and 7 in celebration of Co-op Month. Alliance members – the Greenbelt Federal Credit Union, the Greenbelt News Review, the Greenbelt Nursery School, the Greenbelt Consumer Cooperative, […]

Concejo habla de Inmigración, Reuniones abiertas y desfiles

El 11 de septiembre, el Concejo Municipal de Greenbelt confirmó la política detrás del borrador de la orden ejecutiva que rige las interacciones con las agencias federales de inmigración. Analizaron si protegía suficientemente a los inmigrantes indocumentados respetuosos de la ley, algunos de los cuales tienen hijos que son ciudadanos de los EEUU. El Concejo […]

Council Talks Immigration, Open Meetings and Pageant

Este artículo está disponible en español en nuestra página web www.greenbeltnewsreview.com. Haga clic aqui. On September 11, the Greenbelt City Council confirmed the policy behind the draft executive order governing interactions with federal immigration agencies. They looked at whether it sufficiently protects otherwise law-abiding undocumented immigrants, some of whom have children who are U.S. citizens. Council […]

ERHS Students Place 15th In National Japan Bowl

A group of people, mostly wearing green T-shirts, stand in front of a green statue of a seated person with outstretched arms.

The end of the 2017-18 school year was a whirlwind adventure for Eleanor Roosevelt High School seniors Kainoa Sittman, Maxwell Morris and Dustin Ma. On April 12 and 13, the ERHS Japanese program sent this team to Chevy Chase to participate in the 26th Annual Japan Bowl. The team was also invited to visit Japan, […]

Greenbelters Support UMD Child Development Research

A dark-haired woman wearing large red headphones and a green shawl holds a baby on her lap. The woman looks down at the baby. The baby looks toward the viewer.

Jill Connor’s children have participated in approximately 30 studies at the University of Maryland’s Infant and Child Studies Program since moving to Greenbelt two years ago. When asked why she continues to enroll in research studies, Connor said, “I love learning. I want my kids to be comfortable with learning and college environments.” Connor’s mother […]

Council Debates Draft Economic Plan, Says Yes to Solar and Pay Freeze Letter

At its September 11 regular meeting, the Greenbelt City Council again delayed approval of its draft economic development goals until the next council meeting. Council also adopted an ordinance  permitting the city to negotiate the installation of a solar photovoltaic energy system outside of  Greenbelt and agreed to send a letter addressing the federal pay […]

Huracán Florence Podría  Alcanzar Maryland el Jueves

El huracán Florence puede impactar en Maryland el jueves según los informes meteorológicos. El área podría recibir vientos dañinos e inundaciones debido a la lluvia excesiva, ya que se espera que la tormenta se vaya desacelerando o estancando después de tocar tierra en las Carolinas el viernes y a lo largo del fin de semana. […]

Maryland Could Experience Storm Effects from Florence

Hurricane Florence may impact Maryland as early as Thursday according to weather reports on Tuesday, September 11. The area may see damaging winds and flooding due to excessive rainfall since the storm is expected to slow or stall after landfall in the Carolinas on Friday and into the weekend. Later reports indicate the storm may […]

Heat Couldn’t Beat Labor Day Festival’s Cool Traditions

Despite what has been deemed one of the hottest Labor Day Festivals in memory by many in attendance, Greenbelt successfully ran a massive community event, bringing out residents and nonresidents alike, with estimates of over 2,000 people in attendance. The Festival included a parade, a local art show, carnivals, rides, games, contests, sports – there […]