We’re elevating GHI member John Gareri’s kitchen renovation story from his Facebook account to Greenbelt Online, with permission. Why? Because it’s SO dramatic a change, and others can learn from it. Before John’s report was titled “How I spent time … Read More
People around the world are excited about the Christmas Day launch of the greatest-ever space telescope – the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) – but Greenbelters seemed even more excited, if their posts on Facebook are any indication. That’s because … Read More
I LOVE this resourceful alternative to Greenbelt’s traditional (pre-covid) Tree Lighting celebration in Roosevelt Center, from the very creative mind of Greenbelt’s Performing Arts Coordinator Chris Cherry. He writes: December Days was scheduled as an alternative to the annual in-person … Read More
Needing some holiday cheer around now? Good old Beltway Plaza Mall has Santa photo opportunities every day (Santa got his covid booster) and most importantly, the vendors and the Plaza itself have survived! (Tomorrow Eric Maring’s Sunshine Family Band will … Read More
The National Bonsai and Penjing Museum opened in 1976 with a gift of 53 priceless bonsai trees from Japan to commemorate the U.S. Bicentennial. Some bonsai were several hundred years old and one had even survived the bombing of Hiroshima. Japan’s gesture … Read More
Suddenly there’s lots more to see and do in the tourist center of D.C., a quick trip away from Greenbelt on the Green Line. And boy was it ever great to be back on Metro again, all masked with cars … Read More
The Utopia Film Festival, a beloved Greenbelt tradition now in its 17th year, is BACK IN PERSON (mask and proof of vax required, of course). Now’s a good time to watch some trailer and then get your ticket! Saturday … Read More
Editor’s Note: For all the details about UMD’s Golden ID program, see this resource on Greenbelt Online. It was compiled from official UMD sources and many Golden ID students. by Shannon Clark A short bus ride away from their … Read More
It was a big night last night for Greenbelt’s candidates, supporters and voters as we awaited results of the City Council election. With early votes and mail-ins to count, the results were 2-3 hours later than usual – but Greenbelt … Read More
Some good news about the Greenbelt community… Greenbelt Access TV Sharing Videos GreenbeltOnline has long been associated with video – some that I’ve made myself, but many more that I include on the Greenbelt Maryland YouTube Channel associated with … Read More
This Day Trip report covers a little island in the Chesapeake Bay that we drive over after crossing the Bay Bridge on our way to the ocean, but may never stop and explore. Time to change that – because Kent … Read More
This Day Trip is about 2 hours and 15 minutes away from Greenbelt, but if you’re visiting your favorite Maryland or Delaware Beach, it’s much closer – about 20 minutes west of Bethany Beach. It’s recommended for anyone, but especially … Read More
The return of Greenbelt’s Blues Festival in September of 2021 was a HUGE hit with what was possibly the largest crowd ever seen in Roosevelt Center! So with our next outdoor festival coming up this week – the Crazy … Read More
I recently wrote about the Horticultural Society of Maryland visiting my garden and the gardens of Mary Lou Williamson and Melissa Mackey, including the link to a video of Melissa’s. Well, I’m happy to say I’ve (finally) finished my video … Read More
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2021, with thanks to ride organizer Dave Whiteman, who also has an awesome app to recommend for cycling routes – Ride with GPS. Here’s some details Dave provided about it: Most popular routing app with best tools in … Read More
