Lessons from the MCAPS: Strengths and Struggles
At the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) board meeting on March 23, the board of education reviewed a presentation of the data from the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP), which was recently released disaggregated by district and school, and is commonly referred to as the Maryland Report Card. (For more on the county’s results […]
Residents Oppose Changing Residency Rule for Manager
The second public hearing on the proposed change to the city charter requiring residency for the city manager found scant support in the small but vocal group of online and in-person residents who attended the hearing on Saturday morning, April 1. Residents Elizabeth “Lolly” Gaines, Cathie Meetre, Greenwood Village HOA President Aisha Rice and Bill […]
Teacher Lois Rosado Impacts Her Adopted City: Greenbelt
To learn about Lois Blades Rosado is to be amazed by her many contributions and accomplishments on behalf of the citizens of Greenbelt. To talk to Rosado is to learn quickly of her genuine humility; when approached about this article for the News Review, Rosado initially demurred and offered the name of a woman she […]
Isabelle Gournay: Parisian, Architect, Iconic Greenbelter
“Greenbelt is a phenomenal enterprise.” Maybe a similar thought has run through your mind as you walk or bike our pathways, use our recreational facilities, see a movie in our historic theater or take part in activities in our Community Center? When Greenbelt resident Isabelle Gournay makes such a statement, however, many folks outside our […]
Women Pioneers of Reparations
Reparations means making amends for a wrong by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged. The act of repairing something. Reparations for slavery is the application of the concept of reparations to the victims of chattel slavery and their descendants. I am LaWann Stribling, born LaWann Pendleton. I’ve been on an […]
Charter Amendment Hearing Garners Assorted Opinions
Even with a 15-minute grace period for folks stuck in traffic or unaccustomed to quick council meetings, the first public hearing on the charter amendment to allow council to waive the residency requirement for city managers was over in just 47 minutes. There will be a second hearing on Saturday, April 1 at 10 a.m. […]
Kimberly Schmidt Broadens Women’s Historical Narrative
Spotlight on Women Kimberly Schmidt, one of Greenbelt’s newer residents, has dedicated her professional career to telling the stories of marginalized women. As a retired professor of history from Eastern Mennonite University, Schmidt has focused her research on the social history of Mennonite and Amish women, as well as women’s histories of the Southern Cheyenne […]
Recognition for Greenbelt’s Many Outstanding Educators
On March 13, Greenbelt City Council hosted the presentation of the 28th Advisory Committee on Education (ACE) Educator Awards. ACE was formed in 1994, and seeks to connect council with local schools to promote high-quality schools for Greenbelt. Their annual Educator Awards recognize those making exceptional contributions to Greenbelt schools, be they teachers, guidance counselors, […]
Strong Women Are the Backbone Of the Greenbelt News Review
Spotlight on Women Part II of a Three-Part Story Following in the footsteps of many “grand dames,” strong women continue to lead and nurture the News Review today. Cathie Meetre (2011-Present) News Review Board President Cathie Meetre led a 2022 writer workshop which produced several new reporters, all women. Maintaining the paper’s cross-training practices, Editor […]
Should Non-Citizens Vote Discussed by Council, Board
During a February 8 worksession, Greenbelt’s Board of Elections and the Greenbelt City Council debated extending votes in city elections to all Greenbelt residents, regardless of citizenship status. Investigating this question had been a referral from council to the board. Other local municipalities, including Hyattsville, Cheverly and Takoma Park already do this. Councilmember Ric Gordon […]