A Co-operative Pharmacy Battles Big Chains, Vaccine Skepticism
Recently government officials from the city of and county of San Francisco reached out to Greenbelt, which is home to the nation’s only co-operative pharmacy, searching for alternative business models and ways the government can support independent pharmacies. Counties nationwide are beginning to confront a growing problem of “pharmacy deserts,” areas where residents lack easy […]
Greenbelt’s July 4th Celebrations At Park, Fireworks Over Lake
The City of Greenbelt will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks over Greenbelt Lake on Friday, July 4, continuing its 87-year-old tradition. Preceding the fireworks, the event will feature arts and crafts at Buddy Attick Park from 4 to 5 p.m. At approximately 5:45, the Declaration of Independence will be read aloud in honor of the […]
FBI to Move To Reagan Building
On Tuesday, July 1, the FBI announced the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. will be their new headquarters. This follows Trump’s vow in March to prevent it from moving to Greenbelt, which he falsely claimed was “three hours away” in the “liberal” state of Maryland. FBI Director Kash Patel called the move to the […]
Sanborn Joins Barracudas As Head Coach for Swim Team
The Greenbelt Municipal Swim Team, also known as the Barracudas, welcomed Molly Sanborn, a lifelong swimmer and endurance athlete, as their new head coach in June. Sanborn began swimming when she was just 5 years old, joining her neighborhood swim team while growing up in North Carolina. From a family of athletes, she has played […]
Elections Board and Council Debate City Election Changes
The Greenbelt City Council began deliberations at a June 18 worksession on the referendum questions that, if approved by council, will be posed to the community on the November 4 city election ballot. This election marks the first time noncitizens will have the opportunity to vote in city elections, with registration available into early October. […]
Advertising Rate Change
Effective the issue of August 7, 2025, the News Review will change its ad rates. Display The base rate (Tier A) will be $11.50 per column inch. The nonprofit rate for those qualifying will be $8.10 per column inch. Discounts are available for those placing at least 45 column inches per calendar quarter. Inserts The […]
Local Free Produce Giveaway Evades USDA Funding Cuts
Greenbelt’s monthly free produce distribution, organized by the Greenbelt Assistance in Living (GAIL) program, is still running despite recent federal funding cuts and confusion among some residents. Attendance at the latest distribution dropped after some community members misunderstood a previous article (see May 8, 2025 issue) about U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) budget reductions, mistakenly […]
Volunteers Explore Aquatic Life In Greenbelt’s Canyon Creek
Since March 2023 Greenbelt residents have been leading an effort to characterize the biodiversity of benthic macroinvertebrates living in Canyon Creek, a small stream that flows through the North Woods tract of the Greenbelt Forest Preserve. Benthic macroinvertebrates are small animals, visible to the naked eye, that live at the bottom of streams: in the […]
Council Approves 10-Year Plan To Electrify City’s Vehicle Fleet
The Greenbelt City Council voted on June 2 to approve plans to electrify the various city vehicles. The Fleet and Equipment Electrification Plan aims “to move the City of Greenbelt away from internal combustion engine vehicles and equipment to reduce our carbon footprint to be more environmentally sustainable,” according to the official proposal. The focus […]
Heavy Rain, Storms and Then High Temperatures Hit Greenbelt
Fierce storms on Thursday, June 19 brought flooding to the Youth Center, Braden Field and St. Hugh’s Church among others. The church was preparing for their annual rummage sale on the weekend and had to leap into cleanup. Falling trees caused damage in the Greenbelt Homes, Inc. residential community and to apartments near Roosevelt Center, […]