Council Hears Balanced Budget, Economic Outlook for FY 2027
At the Greenbelt City Council meeting on March 23, City Manager Josué Salmerón presented the proposed city budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, which runs from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The balanced budget showed $41,748,149 in revenue in the General Fund (up 3.92 percent from FY 2026) with $41,741,246 in General Fund […]
State and Federal Primary: Preview of Election Races
Maryland’s primary election will take place on June 23. Greenbelt voters will see seven federal and state races on the ballot, ranging from House of Delegates to governor, with no ballot measures included. Governor In the governor’s race, incumbent Wes Moore currently faces one Democrat challenger, Eric Felber, while Republicans have a crowded slate of […]
GHI May Purchase Building Housing Supermarket, GAC
The board of Greenbelt Homes, Inc. (GHI) is considering purchasing 121 Centerway, the building that houses the Co-op Supermarket and Pharmacy and Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC). A joint statement from GHI’s Board and the Co-op Supermarket said, for the first time in Roosevelt Center’s history, the owners of 121 Centerway have expressed a willingness to […]
Greenbelt Celebrates Dedicated Educators with 2026 ACE Awards
Ever wonder who in Greenbelt recognizes those heroes among us working to feed and support our children, train and inspire future leaders, and day in, day out, bring care and dedication to the education of the nation? Well, wonder no more, it’s ACE! (Greenbelt Advisory Committee on Education). Since its inception in 1994, ACE has […]
Sheroes Bring Shorts Change
Reading my last article about the Greenbelt ordinance regarding proper attire in what is now Roosevelt Center (See the March 5, 2026 issue), one might have thought the article was merely about shorts. However, women have had to stand up everywhere for their rights on issues big and small, from time immemorial, and Greenbelt is […]
Speed Camera along Greenbelt Road Raises Concern among Drivers
A school zone speed camera just outside Greenbelt has raised concern among local drivers who say they received citations despite believing they were not speeding, prompting questions about whether the device is accurately recording vehicle speeds. The camera, located on eastbound Greenbelt Road near the T-Mobile store, is operated by the Town of Berwyn Heights […]
David W. Lange Dies at 90; Began Projects at Work, Home
David William Lange, age 90, died March 6, 2026; he battled aspiration pneumonia for 10 years following radiation treatment for throat cancer. David was born on December 5, 1935 in Minneapolis, Minn. He was the middle son of Frederick and Leila Benedict Lange. He studied mathematics. David was employed by the National Security Agency (NSA) […]
Goddard Library Closure Paused As Lawsuit Fights to Keep It
Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) was home to NASA’s largest research library. Then its services and operations were paused on December 9 for a 60-day review and less than half-way into that period, on January 2, the agency announced the library’s closure, shuttering the physical space (see the January 8 issue). The library closure is […]
Springhill Lake School Plans Shared at Town Hall Meeting
On Thursday, March 12, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) officials and project designers shared updated plans for replacing Springhill Lake Elementary School (SHLES), an $82 million construction project expected to be completed in 2028. The new school will replace the current building with a two-story facility on the same ground. It will feature accessibility […]
Residents Press Carriers on Cell Service Gaps at City Town Hall
On Tuesday, March 10, frustrated residents pressed wireless carriers and city officials for answers about persistent cellular coverage problems during a meeting focused on improving service across Greenbelt, particularly in the Ridge Road and Plateau Place areas where many residents say signals are unreliable. Representatives from T-Mobile and Verizon met with roughly 30 residents and […]