Barbara J. Simon, 73, dies after a short illness
The News Review joins the community in remembering the life and contributions of Barbara Simon with photographs and tributes in the current issue. She was born February 1, 1943 in a Washington, D.C. hospital. Her parents, John R. and Dorothy Owen McGee were living in Greenbelt during World War II. She attended Center School and […]
Springhill Lake Rec Center Roller Skating A Smash Hit with Families
The sounds of small bottoms hitting the ground and dozens of plastic roller skate wheels sliding across the gym floor characterize the Free Friday Fun program at the Springhill Lake Recreation Center (SHLRC). Occurring every third Friday from March to August, the program offers the gym as a skating rink with free skate rental, if […]
Heads Up! News Review to Hold Open House, Sunday July 10.
In connection with the Explore Your Greenbelt campaign of the Greenbelt Community Foundation, the News Review will be holding an Open House that allows participants to go behind the scenes at the paper – as it was in earlier times as well as today. We will be illustrating how today’s paper is put together – from […]
Three New Interns Sought for News Review
The News Review is seeking three paid interns for the paper. The engagement will last approximately six months with flexible schedules. It is intended for individuals residing in Greenbelt who have a sense of commitment to the city and its residents and who expect to remain here in the foreseeable future. Recipients do not need […]
New Zoning Rules, High Rise, Subjects of Public Meeting
The Prince George’s County Planning Department (PGCPD) cannot comment on a project that has not been formally proposed to them, Chad Williams of PGCPD told about 40 audience members in the Library’s meeting room on June 20. “There are no applications for a 25-story development on file,” he said. His colleague confirmed that she had […]
Time to Nominate Greenbelt’s 2016 Outstanding Citizen
While enjoying all the fun summer events Greenbelt has to offer, take time to think about that one special person who should be Greenbelt’s 2016 Outstanding Citizen. Look around – certain people stand out for the services they give to the community, for the generosity of time, for concern, leadership and dedication. These are the […]
Council Refers Security Camera Issues to PSAC for Review
Due to certain concerns raised about the Greenbelt security camera system, at a meeting on April 11 the city council asked its Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) to “undertake a comprehensive review of existing security cameras in the city; hold public hearings in all areas of the city; determine if additional security cameras are needed; […]
The Greenbelt City Council’s regular meeting of April 25 included the first public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2017 city budget that was adopted on June 6, first reading of a negotiated purchase resolution for long-awaited heating and air conditioning (HVAC) improvements to be made at the Community Center, and a request to revise the […]
Council Adopts McLaughlin’s 20th – and Last – City Budget
The main event at the Greenbelt City Council’s June 6 regular meeting was the adoption of the city budget for Fiscal Year 2017, which runs from July 1 of this year through June 30, 2017. For City Manager Michael McLaughlin and his staff, budget preparation began in late fall. Following the presentation of the manager’s […]
Vigil Honors Dead, Expresses Solidarity for Tolerance, Peace
Anger, sympathy, sadness, community and strength. With candles for the 49 victims of the Orlando, Fla., shooting, more than 100 people came together to honor the dead and seek solace at a vigil held in Roosevelt Center on June 14. “We send our thoughts, prayers and love to the family members and friends who have […]