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

(From left to right) Council Member Tom Dernoga, County Executive Aisha Braveboy, and Jacob Sosa at the High Point High School Back to School Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Federal Government Shutdown: Resources & What to Expect Council Member Dernoga stands in solidarity with our dedicated federal workers in District 1 during the ongoing Federal Government Shutdown that began on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Our team has gathered a comprehensive list of resour

Senate College Scholarship Winners Each year, I am able to award college (and workforce) scholarships to high school graduates in Beltsville. I can do this every year, so please be sure your kids apply. Here are the names of this year’s recipients: Chigozie Umeh Akaylah Richardson Laura Chima Lance Nobles Karim Njoya Kevin Devarez Jacquelyn Letizia Naphtaly Barthelemy Kendal Anderson Cesia Turcios Tiffany Molina Michael Bielec Kahar Alassani Congratulations to all of the appl

Our October 16 meeting featured some familiar country songs, but we had fewer members attending. We’re not sure why. We call about the meetings ahead of time as a reminder and advertise in several local papers, so I hope we can “figure it out.” Our November 20 meeting will be our 69th anniversary potluck. Members are asked to bring any dish they’d like to share, and we’ll have an anniversary cake for dessert. We’ll also have a “Getting to Know You” segment, with members shari

Photos by Dr Charles Medani. Hui-O-Judo Beltsville and College Park Judo, in cooperation with Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, hosted the 2025 United States Judo Federation Eastern US Kata Championships at the Lakeland College Park Community Center on Saturday August 16 th . The event director was Diane Tamai Jackson. The event was sanctioned by the United States Judo Federation. Judo, which means “gentle way,” was founded in 1882 in Tokyo Japan by Dr J

King Kong, star of UpStage Artists Kong’s Night Out  was caught in this photo visiting Beltsville Academy. He hopes you will come see him this October! Beltsville—beware the sidewalks! On September 15, our very own King Kong—star of the upcoming UpStage Artists comedy Kong’s Night Out—broke free from rehearsal and embarked on an unsanctioned sightseeing tour of town. Citizens reported a “giant, furry menace” casually strolling past coffee shops, startling mail carriers, and a

Fall has arrived, and Halloween is just around the corner! The Prince George's County Police, Beltsville Division VI, will be hosting a Trunk or Treat  event — a safe and fun way to enjoy Halloween in our community. Mark your calendars: Monday, October 27, 6–8 p.m.4321 Sellman Road, Beltsville (on the soccer field). Bring the kids out for an evening of candy, costumes, and community spirit!   Halloween Safety Tips for Beltsville Drivers:  Please slow down and stay alert. Chil

One of the favorite activities at the Pack 1031 BTS table – “fishing’ in the bucket to discover what fish are in the lakes and streams in our area!! Cub Pack 1031 has been busy promoting the pack at Back to School Nights and Block Parties at Vansville, St. Joseph’s School and Beltsville Academy! We met lots of great kids who were interested in the fun activities combined with learning about fish and flight! We hope they will join us at Cub Pack 1031. Check out our new website

(From Left to Right) Ms. Lois Hamilton, President of the Beltsville Young at Heart Club, club attendees, and Chief of Staff Michelle García at the Beltsville Young at Heart Club’s recent Community Conversation to raise awareness about elder fraud and financial crimes targeting older adults. Pepco Customer Relief Fund Beginning July 18, 2025, Pepco and the Salvation Army launched a one-time relief fund that provides financial support for those challenged by high energy costs.

The First Baptist Church of Beltsville will be having a fall festival on Saturday, November 8 from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm. There will be games, candy, prizes and more. Join them for this fun event which is free and open to the public. The First Baptist Church of Beltsville is located at 4700 Odell Road, Beltsville, MD 20705.