Food Trucks and Financial Policies Occupy City Council
In another marathon session lasting until nearly 1 a.m., the Greenbelt City Council at its September 13 regular meeting approved a staff recommendation for a one-time food truck event, adopted a set of financial policies aimed to strengthen its potential credit rating and approved a list of public sites for the posting of campaign signs. […]
Kyla Tries a Volksmarch, Explores Greenbelt, Makes New Friends
I was excited to learn that there was a group in Greenbelt entirely devoted to walking, having recently decided that I am pretty much the walkiest. The Greater Greenbelt Volksmarchers, part of the American Volkssport Association, has been in existence for over 34 years and, even though I’ve been in existence for over 47 years, […]
Council Tackles Park Issues, Approves Lakeside Drive Study
Parkland was a subplot at the September 13 Greenbelt City Council meeting as council added Greenbriar Park to the Forest Preserve, supported the Forest Preserve Advisory Board’s (FPAB) proposed trail maintenance plans and rejected a proposed referendum that would require purchase of land adjacent to Greenbelt Station. In addition, council directed staff to conduct a […]
16-, 17-Year-olds Can Vote In Nov. 2 City Council Election
For only the second time, residents of Greenbelt who are 16 and 17 are eligible to vote in the Greenbelt city election on Tuesday, November 2. These teens as well as all adults 18 and over who want to vote must be registered in Prince George’s County. There are only a few more days to […]
Kristen Weaver, Silke Pope Have Filed for City Council
Kristen Weaver and Silke Pope, whose biographies appear below, have completed their nomination forms and been certified by City Clerk Bonita Anderson. They join challengers Ric Gordon and Matt Inzeo. Biographies are prepared by the candidates and are published in the order they are certified and received by this newspaper. Kristen Weaver Kristen Weaver was […]
“Let Me Tell You a Story” Artist Tells of Arab Family
“My brother, sisters and I are fortunate enough to have our own ‘hakawati,’” artist Helen Zughaib shares. “A storyteller, whose stories stem from his love for his children and a desire to both educate and entertain. ‘Let me tell you a story.’ And so it would begin. The noise around the dinner table would quiet […]
Springhill Lake Elementary Gets “Community School” Designation
Springhill Lake Elementary School students race into class, learn to keep their masks on, eat breakfast and lunch in school and are getting on with the business of going to school in the middle of a pandemic. They are also part of a Community School, one of the tenets of the state legislation’s Blueprint for […]
Election 2021: Matt Inzeo Files for Council
Challenger Matthew Inzeo is the second candidate to submit his biography to this newspaper. His nomination forms have been certified by City Clerk Bonita Anderson. The biographies are prepared by the candidates. Matthew Inzeo My name is Matthew Inzeo and I am running for Greenbelt City Council. Greenbelt has taught me citizenship. The values of […]
First Rescue Fund Spending Plan Approved by Council
At its September 13 meeting, the Greenbelt City Council unanimously approved an initial set of relief measures to fund using federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. These include $500,000 for rental and utility assistance, $500,000 for business assistance, $500,000 for mortgage/fee assistance and $100,000 for assistance to nonprofits, including food banks, and for two contract […]
Zach’s Notes on Experiences As Swimmer in Tokyo Games
This is the third in a series of articles on Zachary Downs Shattuck and his journey to Tokyo as a 2020 Paralympian. The 2020 Paralympics flame in Tokyo is extinguished, and the first global athletic event since the pandemic began is in the record books. Zachary Downs Shattuck is driving back east from the U.S. […]