At Council Worksession, GHI Decries County’s Communication
The Greenbelt City Council meets with the Board of Directors of Greenbelt Homes, Inc. (GHI) every year to share information on topics of mutual interest, update one another on projects and plans and, occasionally, to resolve differences. The 2016 meeting, which included a bit of all of those components, was hosted by the city at […]
Fireworks on the Fourth +1
July 4th dawned unpropitious. A leaden sky threatened rain from the outset though all systems stayed go through the day. But as afternoon overcast its way to evening, the rain started and it didn’t stop for a long time. We don’t remember the last time the fireworks were actually delayed. Still, the city shouldered the […]
News Review to hold Open House, July 10 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sharpen your pencils, adjust your eyeshades and follow the yellow brick road from the Farmers Market to Greenbelt News Review’s headquarters in the Community Center because on Sunday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the newspaper is hosting an open house. Perhaps the paper should be called The Weekly Miracle. That’s because […]
Council Welcomes Raiders, Hears Homelessness Concerns
The June 20 regular meeting of the Greenbelt City Council got off to a rousing start with performances by two Eleanor Roosevelt High School (ERHS) Step Squads. Later, council dealt with budget issues, heard a petition from a resident threatened with homelessness and directed staff to send a letter to the county fire department in […]
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 […]