Biden’s Budget Has $3.5 Billion Up Front for FBI’s Greenbelt HQ
The vision of an FBI headquarters here in Greenbelt became more concrete this month when upfront funding for the project was included in the Presidential Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, which begins October 1, 2024. This is a significant indicator that the administration plans to move forward with construction, even while the review of […]
Councilmember Amy Knesel, New to Politics, Not to Greenbelt
She may be new to politics, but it’s a natural progression for someone as people-oriented, energetic and concerned about her fellow Greenbelters as Amy Knesel. She grew up in subsidized low-income housing in Gaithersburg. In elementary school, she found herself confronted with injustices. She was a white girl in a primarily Black neighborhood and was […]
Council Honors City’s Educators; Discusses General Assembly Bills
In addition to honoring outstanding employees at public schools in Greenbelt at its March 11 meeting, the Greenbelt City Council largely focused on deciding whether or not to support relevant bills now being considered by the Maryland General Assembly. Council’s first major business was honoring a teacher or staff member from each of Greenbelt’s […]
City Council Joins Board of Ed In Opposing County Council Bills
Currently, most taxes from telecommunications and energy/fuel in Prince George’s County are earmarked for education. However, that long-secured source of revenue could soon be removed if two draft bills (House Bills 396 and 398) are passed. A fiscal note for HB 398, regarding the revenue proceeds generated by the telecommunications tax, states that local appropriation […]
Long an Activist, Jenni Pompi Strives to be Effective in New Role
Nobody can accuse Councilmember Jenni Pompi of sitting back. The list of organizations and interests she’s involved in and titles she holds seems endless. There’s the Eleanor Roosevelt High School PTSA, Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt Democratic Club, the Greenbelt Library and Greenbelt Pride, just to name a few. Even she laughs when asked what her […]
Feel Free to Clown Around; May’s Circus Camp is Back
For the first time since the pandemic, Circus Camp is returning in person to Greenbelt, and will be helmed by Greg May. The debut return of Circus Camp takes place over spring break this month, followed by two sessions during the summer. At press time a few spaces remained for the spring break and session […]
PGCPS Presents New Plan to Move Dora Kennedy Back to Goddard
On Monday, March 11, Prince George’s County Public School (PGCPS) leaders met in person with the Dora Kennedy French Immersion (DKFI) community for the first time for a town hall meeting about plans to move the school from its current location off Edmonston Road and Greenbelt Road, in what was Greenbelt’s original high school building. […]
Missing Woman Found Safe Following Long Disappearance
Over a month after Laura Shallue went missing she has been found and safely reunited with family. On Tuesday, March 12, Maryland State Police (MSP) told the News Review, “We can confirm that Shallue was located happy and healthy yesterday evening. No foul play is suspected. No additional information is available at this time.” Shallue, […]
Danielle McKinney: Greenbelt’s First Black Woman on Council
Danielle Mc-Kinney, Greenbelt’s first African American woman elected to city council, is familiar with firsts in her family. Her mother was the first Black woman in the first class of women at St. John Fisher University, and became the first Black woman dean of students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Her brother became the first Black […]
Crime Trends, Youth Offenders Discussed at Police Meeting
On February 27, more than 20 residents joined Greenbelt police officers in a community meeting at the Community Center to discuss crime trends and prevention, juvenile crime and upcoming events. Other topics raised included traffic problems during road repair, dangerous vehicle exhibitions and funding bottlenecks. Juvenile Offenders Much discussion focused on juveniles who repeatedly break […]