Greenbelt Celebrates 2022 Fourth of July with Flare
Just as dusk fell with a crescent moon shining in a dark blue sky, a hush fell over the huge crowd of families with young children gathered on the lawn from the parking lot to the lake edge in Buddy Attick Park. There in anticipation of the Fourth of July fireworks promised by the city, […]
Things to Know about Greenbelt’s Independence Day Celebration
The fireworks display will take place at Buddy Attick Park on Monday, July 4, starting around 9 p.m. and lasting 20 to 30 minutes. The Greenbelt CERT (Citizen Emergency Response Team) will have a tent nearby to serve as a hydration station (including cooling chairs) and to provide limited first-aid assistance. Police will be located […]
Jazz Festival Fills Roosevelt Center with Music and People
Susan Jones of the Susan Jones Jazz Quartet began her set with the song “¿Quién será?” or in English: “Sway” by composers Luis Demetrio and Pablo Beltrán Ruiz. A man sitting close to the stage clapped along to the song while others tapped their feet, drummed their fingers or patted their laps to the upbeat […]
As Greenbelt Schools Close Year, Faculty and Parents Comment
The 2021-2022 academic school year in Prince George’s County Public Schools was a mix of highs and lows, with the re-introduction of students into the classroom for live instruction, according to parents, teachers and faculty. Schools moved to virtual learning in March of 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. After nearly two years of online […]
Candidates for County Council, Congress Give Views at Forum
Donna Edwards and Glenn Ivey, Democratic candidates for U.S. Representative for Maryland Congressional District 4, participated in a forum on Sunday, June 26, at the Greenbriar Community Building in Greenbelt East. Sponsored by the Eleanor & Franklin Roosevelt Democratic Club and moderated by Club President Konrad Herling, the forum presented an opportunity before the July […]
ARPA Worksession Descends Into Disagreements and Discord
On June 8, what began as a Greenbelt City Council worksession to deliberate on potential uses of ARPA funds transitioned into more of a public hearing where residents aired their views on the matter as well as sharing some deeply felt concerns about the issue of equity in the city, specifically concerning Greenbelt West. While […]
Beltway Plaza Adds Turner To Its Heroes Wall of Fame
County Councilmember Todd Turner was inducted into the Beltway Plaza Local Heroes Wall of Fame on Friday, June 17, in recognition of his service to Greenbelt residents. Turner has lived in Maryland for over 20 years and has represented District 4 of Prince George’s County since 2014. He was chair of the county council in […]
Four Eagle Scouts Honored
On Sunday, June 5, Boy Scout Troop 214 honored four scouts – Andrew Jones (Greenbelt), Devon Kaelber (Greenbelt), Sean Leonard (Hyattsville) and Lee Smith (Greenbelt) – who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in scouting. The ceremony took place at Elks Lodge #1778 in Riverdale Park with family members and fellow scouts […]
Local Nature Photographers Reveal Experience, Approach
Local photographers Kathryn Beard, Melvin Black, Steve Bucca and Charles Jackman have been contributing nature photos to the News Review for years. When Beard visits Greenbelt Lake, she searches for wildlife like orioles lingering in the trees, herons stalking for a meal or frogs floating on lily pads. She captured an image of a hawk […]
Principal Reginald McNeill Now Retiring after 25 Years by Amy Hansen
For senior prank day, the class of 2022 taped 2,022 photos of McNeill all over the school. He is affectionately and respectfully referred to as Reggie Mac. One faculty member wrote a tribute to this principal, but was too choked up with emotion to read it out loud.After 25 years, Reginald McNeill is retiring as […]