Beltsville’s own Emma Claye has launched a fundraiser to support new music and creative projects for 2026. Emma was raised in Beltsville and attended local public schools as well as University of Maryland College Park. Now an actress, singer, and songwriter based in New York City, she has toured with Hamilton, released 10+ singles, and studied at Oxford University. She’s returning to her hometown community with hope and gratitude, asking for support as she enters the next ch

Beltsville Santa Tour 2025 Santa Claus has confirmed his route with the Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department! Santa’s route will be different then years past, but our plan is to still cover as much as we can. Below you will see dates and times for the event. - If you meet Santa at the intersections listed below on the schedule, he will be able to meet more children and see more of Beltsville. - Always use caution when visiting Santa. Please pay attention to the fire apparatus

Come out and enjoy some pizza with Santa on December 13 at the Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department! Looking for a holly-jolly way to kick off the holiday season? Grab your appetite and your festive spirit—because Santa is making a special stop in Beltsville, and he’s hungry for pizza! On December 13 , from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. , the Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department  (4911 Prince George’s Avenue) is hosting its annual Pizza with Santa  event, and you’re invited to join the f

Members of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Beltsville work to feed those in need. The Bible teaches that feeding your neighbors is a profound act of love—an expression of generosity that honors God. Scripture reminds us that when we provide food and care to those in need, we are serving God Himself, who promises to bless those who show compassion to the poor. Isaiah 58 calls us to “share your food with the hungry,” and this November, Emmanuel faithfully lived out that cal

This photo captures the very first idea  discussed for the area near the Bank of America. It emerged from our kickoff meeting, where the overarching theme was safety . The key needs identified were: slowing down cars, adding bike lanes, and creating more space for pedestrians. I, along with a few other Beltsville residents, was invited to join a Community Walk to talk through the length of Rhode Island Avenue—from the corner of Sellman Road (by the post office) to the open sp

Scouts sorting cans of goods at St. Josephs for the food pantries at St Joseph’s and Emmanuel United Methodist churches. Donations are always welcome at the pantries. Beltsville was fantastic in helping the Pack and Troop 1033 collect food for the food pantries at St. Joseph Catholic church and Emmanuel UMC church. The Pack collected over 500 lbs. of food and the troop collected 2000 lbs. The pack will collect toys for Toys for Tots in December in the pack. A Scout is Helpful

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! MERRY CHRISTMAS!! The holidays are here! The Beltsville community is blessed with wonderful nonprofits that help those in need all year long—and every one of them can use support. The most obvious way to help is through financial donations, but giving your time is just as valuable. Youth groups such as the Boy and Girl Scouts, the Boys & Girls Club, our community churches, the Lions Club, and the Women’s Club all provide a variety of services that make Beltsvi

Let me know if you need help. With the recent federal government shutdown, rising prices, and continued attacks on federal workers and immigrants, many families in Beltsville are suffering. Delegates Joseline Pena-Melnyk, Ben Barnes, Mary Lehman, I, and our staffs are ready to be of assistance. We can’t solve every problem but will try to find you help you need. Just contact me at the email or phone number at the bottom of this column.   Maryland health insurance exchange ope

Hard to believe the year is almost over. I pray that 2026 is better for everyone. Our November potluck was wonderful, with plenty of food and fellowship as we got to know each other better. December will feature Santa Bingo, with prizes for the winners. We’ll still have light refreshments, a 50/50 drawing, and information about our 2026 trips. Dues of $15.00 will be collected for next year (please make checks out to BYAH). Johnny Seaton will be singing for us in January 2026,

Photo by John Cholod I think it comes as no surprise to anyone when I say that we live in divided times. Too often, we judge our neighbors before we truly get to know them. We’re all guilty of it to some degree. Earlier this October, someone from another community posted a meme on our Facebook page that said “F-ICE.” I understand that some of our readers agree with that sentiment, while others do not. Our page administrators removed the post and banned the user—not solely bec

The Women’s Community Club of Beltsville is coordinating its annual 2025 Holiday Food and Gift Programs and raising funds for other important projects. We are asking our Beltsville community of businesses, schools, service organizations, social clubs, churches, and individuals to help us help our fellow neighbors by providing food and gifts to those in need. Throughout the year, we provide scholarship funds, work to beautify Beltsville through our Adopt-A-Road and Adopt-A-Cre

On Saturday, October 18, our Beltsville community came together for something truly special. For the first time, as far as anyone can recall, Beltsville hosted a public display of solidarity for No Kings Day , a global movement that has inspired peaceful demonstrations across all fifty states and around the world. The gathering took place along Route 1 in front of 10701 Baltimore Avenue, where roughly fifty community members assembled to make their voices heard. Considering t

Hello Calverton! Hello everyone! On behalf of the Calverton community, I sincerely thank each and every one of you for joining us for our Neighborhood Walk. This event was a true success because of teamwork, support, and participation from all sides. Calverton residents call home to both Prince Gorge’s and Montgomery counties. A special thank you to our local agencies, including law enforcement, fire, and emergency services—for being here with us. Your presence is not only ab

The Reverend Joseph M. Constant celebrated 10 years as the Rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Beltsville. On Sunday, October 19, 2025, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Beltsville, gathered in joyful celebration to honor the 10th anniversary of their beloved rector, The Reverend Joseph M. Constant. Installed on October 17, 2015, Reverend Constant has spent a decade guiding the historic church with wisdom, compassion, and a deep commitment to both spiritual growth and communi

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Fall has arrived, and the holidays are just around the corner! I know many Beltsville residents are thankful for The Beltsville News . Rick Bergman, our fearless editor, and Ted Ladd, our advertising manager, are the heart and soul of the paper. The Beltsville News is an all-volunteer publication. The advertising covers all of the expenses associated with printing the newspaper. The paper is also available online at www.beltsvillenewstoday.com . I realize

The Masons at St. Alban Birmingham Lodge #233 located at 10800 Edmonston Road, Beltsville, MD will provide Thanksgiving Dinner to those in need. Please email your order to sabl233tres@gmail.com . If you are an organization please stare your organization.

L-r: Camillo Dicamillo, Ervin Whitehead, Ann Ladd, Ted Ladd, Mae Whitehead Karen Coakley, Vicky Malengo, Mike Musachio, Paul Malengo, Diane Coleman Brown, President and CEO of Prince Georges Community Federal Credit Union. Attending but not in photo: Rick Zerbe On Saturday October 18, the Beltsville Lions held a White Cane drive at the Prince George's Community Federal Credit Union on Muirkirk Meadows Road, concurrently with a paper shredding event at that location. Drivers i

Cub Scouts cleaning up trash at Old Rec This month, Cub Pack 1031 had a busy schedule! On October 4, we cleaned up trash along Little Paint Branch Trail and at the Old Recreation Center as part of our adoption of the trail, while the Troop removed porcelain berry vines along the creek. On October 11, we hosted a table at the Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department Open House with stomp rockets and spooky eye races. On October 18, we held an outdoor skills event at a leader’s hou

Prince George’s County, MD – October 14, 2025 – Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union (PGCFCU) has announced a series of financial relief programs to support members directly impacted by the federal government shutdown. These initiatives are designed to provide short-term stability and peace of mind, allowing members to focus on what matters most during this uncertain time. Programs will remain available until the federal government shutdown officially ends.   The Fo

Hello Beltsville! When we began producing shows back in 2019—pre-COVID, remember those days?—we weren’t sure what kind of reception to expect. Over the years, Beltsville had seen very little community theater right here in town. There was the Prince George’s Summer Teen Theater, which ran at High Point for over 50 years, and another effort with the Theater Project at Abiding Presence Church around 2013 that lasted a few years. But a long-standing community theater, open to al