Thursday, May 17, 2012
Take a look at what GHI has planned for its annual membership meeting Thursday night.
Greenbelt Homes, Inc. (GHI) will hold its annual membership meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Greenbelt Community Center auditorium. Note, bylaws changes and a members' petition are up for discussion. Look for a Patch article on the bylaws changes to be posted Thursday afternoon. The proposed changes will address requirements for GHI contracts and clarify the issue of living trusts. The members' petition will seek to create a smoke-free row of townhomes on the 13 Court of Ridge Road, and open up that possibility for other members who want to follow suit. GHI also has seven members running for five seats on its Board of Directors. Take a look at their bios before casting your votes. In addition to participating in agenda items, from 7-9 …
Learn about avoiding probate costs and minimizing estate taxes, tax-wise use of trusts, gift annuities and other estate planning issues.
By Barbara Havekost The Greenbelt Community Foundation will sponsor an estate planning seminar on Friday, May 18 at 2 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of the Greenbelt Municipal Building in Greenbelt, MD. This seminar, presented by Thomas Downs, Attorney at Law, will discuss how to avoid probate costs and minimize estate taxes, how to create your legacy through tax-wise use of trusts, gift annuities and other planned giving options. Discussion will include the current federal and Maryland estate tax laws and the new Maryland power of attorney law. This seminar is free of charge. All attendees will receive a seminar handout and a complimentary one-hour private consultation with Mr. Downs.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Curves is offering free memberships and fitness assessments in Greenbelt, MD, through Friday.
Curves of Greenbelt, MD, invites women to join the fitness club for a week-long open house to celebrate National Women's Health Week, running through Friday, May 18. Interested women can get a free 30-day membership, Curves says. Women will also get free tours of the club and free fitness assessments, including body fat analysis, Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements, and waist circumference measurements, according to Curves. And Curves will also offer health screenings and talks on women's health issues. For more information, check out Curves' events listing on Greenbelt Patch.
Monday, May 14, 2012
City Council will take up issues incluidng: a waiver for Parke Crescent Apartment, the location of the CSX Intermodal Facility, proposed improvements at Greenbelt Middle School and Springhill Lake Elementary.
Greenbelt City Council will hold a regular meeting Monday at 8 p.m. in the council room on the second floor of the Municipal Building. Council plans to take up the following presentations, reports, legislation and business, among other issues: Presentations Council Reports Committee Reports LEGISLATION A Resolution to Adopt the Maryland Municipal Public Works Officials’ Association (MMPWOA) Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement. The goal of the MMPWOA is to have all municipalities that have a Public Works Departments adopt and sign the agreement as part of their emergency management plan, according to City Council's agenda notes. City staff has recommended the resolution be introduced for first reading Monday night. BUSINESS Maryland National …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
A list of our winners from our Readers' Choice polls across the county.
It's almost Mother's Day, which means if you actually planned ahead you either have flowers headed to mom's door or are taking her out to a meal. For nearly a two-week period we asked our Patch readers in Prince George's County to tell us which restaurants were the best within their region for a meal with mom this Sunday, May 13. In Bowie and Upper Marlboro, the decision was simple for our readers as Rip's Country Inn took another Readers' Choice win with 69 percent of the vote. Rip's Manager Bill Burgess was pleased to hear the Bowie establishment won top honors in this week’s Readers’ Choice. They will be serving a buffet-style brunch from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. In the western part of the county— College Park, Hyattsville, Riverdale Park and …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Looking for a new home in the area? See what's on display.
This week's roundup of open houses features a $349,900 listing on Martin's Court in Lanham. SATURDAY, MAY 12 7211 Martins Ct., Lanham 3727 Ingalls Ave., Hyattsville SUNDAY, MAY 13 4512 30th St., Mount Rainier 3007 Tremont Ave., Cheverly
The restaurant located at the University of Maryland golf course clubhouse took the poll with a come-from-behind win.
Mulligan's Grill and Pub was the big winner in the most recent Readers' Choice poll for best Mothers' Day brunch, but don't bother trying for a reservation this Sunday— They're booked and space is maxed out at 225 people. "We have so many reservations our banquet room will be full," Unit Manager Dave Winbigler said, noting that patrons will also be eating in the dining room. He hopes this—and the Readers' Choice poll win—are signs of an upward swing at Mulligan's, located inside the clubhouse of the University of Maryland Golf Course. He says he has noticed more foot traffic at the restaurant over the last two months, though he hasn't compared recent sales to past numbers, yet. "To be honest with you, I'm not sure where they're coming …
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Sunday, May 6, 2012
This week's top Prince George's County news.
Here are the biggest stories that made the headlines across Prince George's County: Upper Marlboro Youth Takes on Cancer and Wins Now 9-year-old Zane Mosby is living cancer-free and raising funds and awareness for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Jackson Found Guilty of Planning Greenbelt Woman's Acid Attack Tamara Jackson, of Bladensburg, was found guilty of planning an acid attack that injured a woman and her toddler, according to NBC Washington. The woman who confessed to throwing the acid-like substance is Tikia Anderson, of Greenbelt, testified against Jackson, leading to Friday's verdict. Carjacking Story Fabricated A victim's car and property were allegedly stolen late Tuesday night near the University of Maryland in College …
Friday, May 4, 2012
Looking for a new home in the area? See what's on display.
This week's roundup of open houses features a $319,900 listing on Baylor Avenue in College Park. SATURDAY, MAY 5 2 Westway, Greenbelt 7M Research Rd., Greenbelt SUNDAY, MAY 6 7407 Baylor Ave., College Park
Thursday, May 3, 2012
This year's market will have new vendors along with the old faithfuls.
The fifth season of the Greenbelt Farmers Market will see two new vendors join the team for its Mother's Day opening on May 13—located in the heart of historic Greenbelt, MD, on the west Roosevelt Center parking lot. And the two newbies are Michele's Granola and Palmyra Farm Cheese. Michele's Granola hails from Timonium, MD, and makes five varieties of granola that it states are prepared with all-natural and organic ingredients. It also states that it maintains a small batch process, uses no preservatives, and is certified vegan. Palmyra Farm Cheese is a local family farm located near Hagerstown, MD. Some 300 purebred registered dairy cows call the farm their home. Palmyra farm states that only whole milk produced by its cows is used to …
Sonia Dasgupta
6:43 pm on Sunday, May 6, 2012
You're right we should have put a more positive headline.. will change it now! Thanks for the feedback! more ›