Sunday, November 27, 2011
From "Alice in Wonderland" to ideas on sane holiday feasting and craft fair talk, it has been a busy week in and near our green city.
If you missed these five, you missed some interesting stories this week. But it's not too late to catch up: Two Contract Areas Open on ICC Tuesday: The ICC opens. Get the nuts and bolts details on pricing, schedules and volume. A Wondrous Wonderland Riddle at the Greenbelt Arts Center: Anna Socrates reviews "Alice in Wonderland" at the Greenbelt Arts Center. You still have time to see it. Route 1 Re-opened in Beltsville but Auto Store is Damaged after Truck Drove Into Front: If you're headed out near COSTCO in Beltsville, you'll notice Quality Auto Parts looks different. Sane Holiday Feasting Strategies: Two local nutritionists share sane holiday feasting strategies with Greenbelt Patch — both healthy and delicious. Have Yourself a …
Sunday, November 20, 2011
From the police teaming up against crime in Greenbelt East to Ed Putens breaking City Council's record — it has been a busy week in our green City.
Anacostia River Trail Extension and Proposed CSX Truck Transfer Facility Blogger Jeff talks about how the proposed CSX truck facility in Beltsville would be a big setback for the recent Anacostia River improvements. Ed Putens Breaks Council Record for Longest Service Ed Putens made Greenbelt history, "J" Davis was elected mayor and Emmett Jordan as mayor pro-tem, and Bill Orleans showed up once again — at the first meeting of the 39th City Council. The Polls Close: Greenbelt Picks Original 'Star Trek' The polls are closed for 2011. Greenbelt has made its choice. But next year we may bring the best episode up for a vote. "The Trouble with Tribbles" perhaps? "The Empath?" City and County Police Team Up against Crime in Greenbelt East …
Sunday, November 13, 2011
From the elections to Roosevelt's broomstick Quidditch team to a local company taking farm-to-table to a digital level—it has been a busy week in our green city.
If you missed these five, you missed some interesting stories this week. But it's not too late to catch up: Farm-to-Table Goes Digital with Greenbelt's Foodem.com: Foodem.com is opening the digital door for restaurants, hotels and schools to find local food for farm-to-table menus. Variety in Training: Ann Brennan shares advice on keeping your love for a sport alive by adding variety to your training, including Drums Alive, Zumba, CrossFit, batting cage, ice skating and yoga. Roosevelt Team Grabs Broomsticks and Heads to Quidditch World Cup: Quidditch? Yes, Quidditch, think Harry Potter. The Washington Post captures this interesting story. Seven Incumbents Return to City Council: See the how many votes each candidate received and hear the …
Sunday, October 23, 2011
From good news on the BARC gate to the Hillside stream restoration project, it's been a busy week in our green city.
The Beltsville Agricultural Research Center's director expressed a willingness to provide access from Research Road onto BARC's property again. We've got a lot of champions at Springhill Lake Recreation Center who are vying for space in a popular gym. They're hoping the city buys the middle school. City Council candidates answer questions about maintenance issues, overpasses and communicating with media. With cold weather arriving in Maryland an inspection of chimneys and heaters may be prudent, according to area chimney and safety professionals. A new project designed to prevent pollution from entering Greenbelt Lake is uniting the city, state and GHI.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
From a video that you can't watch without laughing to temps being paid below the living wage, it has been a busy week in our green city.
'Maury' Mom and Mayor 'J' Agree on Spock: This is very funny. If you've seen Star Trek, you will not be able to stop yourself from laughing. Fire Destroyed Playground Equipment in Greenbelt: A fire destroyed playground equipment in Greenbelt Monday, according to a county fire official, who also said its being attributed to juveniles playing with matches. Jobs Open Near Greenbelt with More on the Way: From painters to engineers to machinists, ATK in Beltsville has jobs. New Live Greenbelt Traffic Map: Check out Greenbelt's live traffic map. Find out about trouble spots before you head to work or out to a game or concert. And while you're at it, check out this very cool aerial video of Greenbelt. Temps Paid Below Living Wage Violates City …
Sunday, October 9, 2011
From a drama unfolding in City Council to a nail salon coming to Roosevelt Center, it has been a busy week in our green city.
Cold Hard Cash Free at the New Deal Cold Hard Cash treated New Deal folk to some great Johnny Cash classics and more. The Woodland Palette of Nature's Artist Paul Downs Have you seen Paul Downs' exhibit in the New Deal? Here's a little more about how he works his magic. Greenbelters Weigh in On Star Trek Inspired by Mayor “J,” Greenbelters are weighing in on Star Trek. Which side are you on? Renovations Underway for New Nail Salon in Roosevelt Center The vacant Variety Store in Roosevelt Center is undergoing renovations to make way for a nail salon that may open up as early as December. From Bra Heists to Fouls and Fair Blows, City Council Is A Show in Itself From talk of bra heists to disagreements over whether a $10,000 free ticket was a…
Sunday, October 2, 2011
From the debate over City Council replacing current ethics law to a Greenbelt mom being slammed with criticism after her "Maury" makeover—it has been a busy week in our green city.
Post Maury: Carter Says 'I'll take the Punches' Greenbelter Tracey Carter talks about how she dealt with the criticism people have blasted her with after her makeover on Maury. Council Changes City's Ethics Law Amid Heated Debate City council replaced our current ethics law with a new ethics ordinance, and there was quite the debate. Putting Down Roots in the Community It was the first time the city hosted a National Public Lands Day, and Greenbelters pitched in at Buddy Attick. Great Escape: Lost in a Good Book Anna Socrates talks about hearing Toni Morrison read her latest book, A Mercy, and its powerful imagery. Rafael's Race Raises Funds for School Field Trips Greenbelt Elementary School remembers one of its beloved students and raises…
Sunday, September 25, 2011
From talk of pulling the Greenbelt Metro out of our district to a crime report on Franklin Park to bread making at Greenbelt Elementary — It has been a busy week in our green city.
Let Anna Socrates catch you up on the magic of the Greenbelt Blues Festival. Vinyl clad, thigh high lovin' Greenbelt mom Tracey Carter went to the "Maury" show for a makeover. See the before and after. Councilwoman Lehman wants to pull the Greenbelt Metro back in District 1. Separating the Greenbelt Metro Station from Greenbelt itself, brilliant idea? or NOT? Greenbelt City Council met with Franklin Park and discussed the good and the bad. The good — Chief Craze reported in major crime categories incidents were down. The bad — except for burglaries, which Craze said went up 48 percent. Greenbelt Elementary School kids had a blast learning about science, math and nutrition, while making bread. If you do nothing else, listen to the 30-second…
Sunday, September 18, 2011
From some of our own arrested at the White House to a mom's kids getting bumped around by me-first Greenbelt commuters to the last day before closing arguments at the secondhand smoke trial — it has been a busy week in our green city.
The secondhand smoke trial (David S. Schuman vs. Greenbelt Homes, Inc., et al.) is delayed again. The court does, however, hear three rebuttal witnesses. Disturbed by the Keystone XL pipeline project, four Greenbelt residents take their protest to the White House and are arrested—one while sitting in her wheelchair. Waiting with her 3- and 5-year olds and a large group of Greenbelt commuters, mom columnist Dawn Mooney shares what happens when the bus arrives: "In the last two weeks, I've had people bump the children with bags with nary a look back or rush around us to get to the bus doors first. On one afternoon that brought my blood pressure to dangerous levels, we spent an entire ride home with both children and I standing because not …
Sunday, September 11, 2011
From rides, a pageant and parade to power outages and ideas for singles, it has been a busy week in our green city.
LABOR DAY FESTIVAL 1) This week the Greenbelt Labor Day Festival was in the news. If you missed these stories, you may want to take a look: SINGLES, MOMS and GREAT ESCAPE This week I want to showcase our columnists for you, if you haven’t checked them out yet, now is a good time. 2) Amy Headley cracked me up this week with her ideas on how to be a Swinging Single, some of them were way out there, but certainly entertaining. 3) Anna Socrates wrote an interesting story about how she turned the Greenbelt blackout into a Great Escape. It ended with a neighborhood cookout, where they grilled food from their warm refrigerators. 4) Dawn Mooney, delves into the meaning of labor day, as a mom returning to the workforce. One of which is a means to …
