Pandemic Challenges Reviewed As OGT Plans Full Re-opening
The Old Greenbelt Theatre (OGT) has made every effort to remain a viable and exciting part of the Greenbelt community as it has navigated the many challenges brought on by the pandemic, aided by the development of a number of innovative programs. OGT Executive Director Caitlin McGrath presented these efforts and the OGT’s financial situation […]
Greenbelt Recreation Dept. Readies for Summer Camp
Summer camp through Greenbelt Recreation Center looks much like it did before the pandemic, with a few new twists. Kinder Camp, Camp Pine Tree, Camp YoGo and Camp Encore are all using most of the formats from earlier years. Creative Kids Camp, however, is changing to a hybrid half-day or full-day camp. Performing Arts Coordinator […]
Residents Contribute to Greenbelt Station Community Development Design Plans
Greenbelt residents discussed concerns about parking, infrastructure and accessibility of green spaces during the Neighborhood Design Center’s (NDC) Greenbelt Station: Community Walk-Through on Saturday, April 23. Participants walked around Greenbelt Station and the Indian Creek trail in small groups with representatives from NDC, the City of Greenbelt and the Greenbelt Station homeowners association (HOA), offering […]
Eggs Galore Found During Greenbelt’s Easter Egg Hunt
As the horn blew, the ribbon was dropped and children of all ages ran onto the field in search of eggs, many of which were immediately visible. This was the annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the City of Greenbelt. Held in person last Saturday, April 16 at Schrom Hills Park, the event began […]
Greenbelt East Advisory Committee Brings Various Concerns to Council
The Greenbelt East Advisory Committee (GEAC) met with the Greenbelt City Council on April 14 to discuss a number of pressing issues facing their part of the city. GEAC’s associated homeowner’s associations (HOAs) and condo associations (CAs) share many common concerns and are striving to return to a level of normality, including regular and well-attended […]
Earth-friendly Efforts Happen Year Round at the Co-op
At the Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket, it’s hard to tell this is Earth Month, because around here every month is Earth Month. With solar panels on the roof, a growing selection of earth-friendly household and cleaning products on the shelves, and cardboard boxes and expired produce going out the back door to support the vermicomposting efforts […]
Middle School Teacher J. Liu Heads Subtitles Team for PBS
In the summer of 2020, Greenbelt Middle School (GMS) Chinese teacher Dr. Joann Liu got the opportunity to lead a team to provide Chinese subtitles for an episode of the PBS documentary series Asian Americans. The five-episode series, which aired in May 2020, covers the experience of Asian Americans in the United States, presenting their […]
Council Considers ARPA Details
The ongoing process to determine how to spend $21 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding was raised several times during Greenbelt City Council’s April 11 meeting. Initially, Greenbelt Station residents spoke during Petitions and Requests, describing a lack of amenities in their housing development like recreation, community spaces and shopping. They raised ideas […]
Arbor Day: Eleanor Roosevelt Is Honored With New Satyr Hill Holly Tree
The City of Greenbelt Advisory Committee on Trees joined with city council members on Saturday, April 9 to plant a tree on the lawn between the Community Center and the Library as part of the city’s Arbor Day observance. The newly installed Satyr Hill holly will be known as the Eleanor Roosevelt Memorial Tree. This […]
Five Gubernatorial Candidates Speak, Answer Questions at Forum
Five Democratic candidates in Maryland’s 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election gathered in Greenbelt on Sunday, April 3 to answer questions from residents about their campaign policies. The forum, hosted by the Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt Democratic Club at the Greenbelt American Legion Post 136, was moderated by It’s Academic host Dave Zahren. Candidates Jon Baron, Doug […]