Next up from Andy Zmidzinski, a “Greenbelt Minute” about County Councilman Todd Turner’s recent listening session for Greenbelt residents. Topics include: tax increases, repeal of TRIM and possible Lakeside North development.
With temperatures in the 70s this year, the DC Road Runners George Washington’s Birthday Marathon through Greenbelt challenged runners still weeks away from getting acclimated to heat. In times of the year when temperatures are predicted in that range, races start … Read More
Chris Lawrence, organizer of monthly Laugh-ins at the New Deal Cafe, got the idea to produce a benefit for Doctors without Borders in Aleppo by following Virginia-based comedian Rahmein Mostafavi on Facebook. There he learned that Rahmein is touring touring … Read More
The latest Greenbelt Minute news report from Andy Zmidzinski.
Walking around Greenbelt Lake, I’ve noticed the preponderance of snags – dead trees left standing. Here’s one along the path. Knowing they’re important for wildlife, I was happy to see so many, but it took a bit of googling to … Read More
Can humans and beavers live in harmony? Discover the clever solutions to that dilemma when members of Greenbelt Public Works lead volunteers in that effort in Buddy Attick Park. Greenbelt Minute video by Andy Zmidzinski.
Andy Z’s latest “Greenbelt Minute” video tackles what may be the hottest topic in town.
Gardeners are always being recommended plants that provide “winter interest,” so we don’t get TOO depressed in the winter. Last month I went looking for winter interest around Old Greenbelt and snapped these examples of plants that provide color, texture … Read More
Andy Zmidzinski is back with another Greenbelt Minute. In this one he interviews: Rachel Alexander of the Concerned Women of Greenbelt as they make signs for the January 21, 2017 Women’s March on Washington. Hilary Howes, WMW Marshall. Pastor Glennyce … Read More
Now playing at the Old Greenbelt Theatre. Review by Anna Socrates. Although I made straight A’s and grasped concepts quickly, my seventh-grade math teacher did not recommend me for an accelerated program to take algebra a year early. Her unsubtle … Read More
Andy Zmidzinski’s next Greenbelt Minute video, published January 10, 2017, features these news items: Post-election coping workshops. “A Visit from Scarface” opens at the Greenbelt Arts Center. MakerSpace becomes a worker cooperative.
by Jeff Lemieux Did you know the City of Greenbelt’s share of the state pension system’s unfunded liability is $15,449,406, assuming the system achieves an investment return of 7.55%? Me neither! It’s on page 46, under Note 12 of the … Read More
Happy New Year to Greenbelters everywhere! (Some who live here, many more who share the Greenbelt spirit.) And please welcome your shiny new community website – Greenbelt Online! It’s also the new home of the former Greenbelt Live Blog. Here’s … Read More
Did you know that there are 197 tax-deductible nonprofit organizations in Greenbelt’s 20770 zip code? That’s according to this site. Or there are 133 of them, according to this listing, which is easier to browse and provides financial information for each one. … Read More
Enjoy the first of hopefully MANY great Greenbelt-newsy videos by Andy Zmidzinski. This month’s episode features scenes, interviews and commentary about: – New Deal Cafe’s transition – Greenbelt Holiday Tree Lighting – MakerSpace Open House – Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair
