(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.

From left to right: Senator Jim Rosapepe, Maryland-District 21; Dr. Miguel Chacón, Principal, High Point High School; Ayisha Braveboy, County Executive, Prince George's County County Executive Braveboy visits High Point High School in Beltsville At our request, Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy chose High Point High School as one of her first stops of the new school year, visiting the Beltsville campus on September 3, 2025. Braveboy met with students and staff a

Our September meeting was both enjoyable and informative, featuring a presentation by a Prince George’s County police officer on the topic of scams. The discussion was so helpful that we hope to have him back next year for even more information and questions. Special thanks to Councilmember Tom Dernoga for arranging his visit. A big thank you as well to our volunteer member, Maria Halle, who did a wonderful job coordinating the program and making sure everything ran smoothly

Calverton Grocery Outlet Owner, Sharon Procida, presents a check to The Rainbow Community Development Center. Photo by Thomas Procida....

Getting ready to launch our stomp rockets! Cub Pack 1031 has been busy! This August we launched rockets at NASA Goddard Visitors Center...

With the school year now underway, drivers in Beltsville are reminded to be extra cautious on the roads. Children are walking to school,...

An investigation into pre-employment practices in the Prince George’s County Fire Department. Former Chief Tiffany Green has been placed...

The Cast of Kong’s Night Out sitting down to read the script together before beginning the rehearsal of this phenomenally funny play!...

Council Member Dernoga's Team Pairing for 400+ Guests at the Konterra Town Hall (left to right)- Daniel Douglas, Liya Shewakena,...

Protecting the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center As you may have heard, as part of Donald Trump’s attack on our people, our state,...

The Department of Agriculture’s plan to dismantle the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) would destroy the mission of the...

The Women’s Community Club of Beltsville provided school supplies and backpacks for Beltsville Academy and Calverton Elementary School....