Our next report on Greenbelters adapting to the pandemic zeroes in on the City of Greenbelt’s own Recreation/Arts Department, which on April 12 launched its Virtual Recreation Center, encouraging greenbelters to “find opportunities for all ages to explore, connect, learn, … Read More
It was in the first week of the pandemic shutdown that a friend threw me for a loop by asking, “Have you made arrangements for someone to take your cats if you die?” Uh, no. Hadn’t given it a moment’s … Read More
Time to check in with the Greenbelt Museum to find out how they’re weathering the pandemic shutdown. They’re keeping surprisingly busy. #MuseumfromHome Director Megan Searing Young writes about the new #Museumfromhome blog posts: We had to temporarily close the doors … Read More
Contest Winners! To entice Greenbelters to share their pandemic/shutdown experiences, Greenbelt Online announced a contest, with two prizes of $50 credit at locally owned restaurants for one winner chosen at random and another winner we’re calling the “Editor’s Choice.” We … Read More
Greenbelt resident Susan Taylor is plenty busy during the pandemic, at home working AND performing videos for the (virtual for 2020) New England Folk Festival. “The Pandemic Song: My Zoom Nightmare” is a parody song commenting on the physical distancing … Read More
“Today I Didn’t…” by Julie Winters Finish my work and jump into the shower and put on my favorite purple blouse, the one with the scooped neck that I hope entices; I didn’t consider which earrings might match which bracelet; … Read More
by Katy Gaughan Hi! I’m Katy Gaughan and I am so grateful to be living in Old Greenbelt during the 2020 Pandemic. The small town feel helps with the isolation and the miles of walking paths helps with my wellness … Read More
by Karen Yoho The Greenbelt Community Church United Church of Christ quickly embraced technology as the pandemic was declared in our area. We started Facebook Live Sunday worship services on March 15. It was quickly followed by adding Zoom for the … Read More
This is our first song about Greenbelters’ life during the pandemic and it’s awesome! Enjoy. Barb Stevens grew up in Greenbelt (one of 8 kids in the Baluch family) and after decades in Virginia, recently moved back. She was half … Read More
by Sandra and David Lange Turning $1,200 into Grocery Store Gift Cards Recently the News Review published a letter from Jon Bell. Jon recommended donating the $1,200 that most of us recently received from the IRS. Jon’s donation had a … Read More
Chalk drawings on sidewalks are popping up all over Greenbelt, and they’re much appreciated! Send photos to editor@greenbeltonline.org for inclusion here. It’s part of this archive of Greenbelters’ experiences during the pandemic. FREQUENT UPDATES! New photos are added at the … Read More
How are Greenbelters celebrating birthdays during the coronavirus shutdown? At least one, 2017 Citizen of the Year Paul Downs, enjoyed a fun ride-by party organized by his partner, Susan Barnett. We’re seeing reports of drive-by birthday parties in other cities, … Read More
Greenbelt Online invites all of you who live or work in Greenbelt to contribute items about your life during the shutdown in any media – photos, text, video, screen shots of zoom meetings, etc – to be compiled here in … Read More
Check out what’s new from the Greenbelt Arts Department – videos of Chris Cherry and Stefen Brodd performing popular songs we can sing along to, following lyrics on the screen. The videos are available on the city’s YouTube channel and … Read More
UPDATE: The Greenbelt City Council voted to require face masks at Buddy Attick Park, including the path around the lake. Seems like a good idea, based on all the reports of crowding there. I was so glad to see the … Read More
