Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the article appearing in the April edition regarding the building of a crematorium addition to the existing Borgwardt Funeral home located on Powder Mill Road, Beltsville. The purpose of this letter is to gain more widespread dissemination to residents of Beltsville of the potential health hazards and other downsides of constructing a crematorium in a residential area. My husband and I are longtime residents of Beltsville, and are

If you’ve ever thought about singing with a full orchestra—or simply miss the joy of being part of a choir—this summer offers a unique opportunity right in our region. The University of Maryland’s annual Summer Chorus returns this July, welcoming singers from high school age and up to take part in an immersive choral experience. No audition is required, making the program accessible to a wide range of participants—from current and prospective School of Music students to alumn

LARGO, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) received $8.55 million for planning, parks, and recreation projects in Prince George’s County from the State of Maryland during the 2026 legislative session. Through capital grants, legislative bond initiatives (LBI), and miscellaneous grants, the state funding for Fiscal Year 2027 will provide additional resources for existing efforts in cultural arts, historic preservation, recreation, safety,

LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) hosted a graduation ceremony to celebrate the Spring 2026 Cohort of the Neighborhood Planning Academy on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex in Landover. Designed specifically to engage Prince George’s County residents and community stakeholders, the Neighborhood Planning Academy explains the County’s planni

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my strong concerns, as well as those of others in the community, regarding the recent granting of a special exception to build a crematorium to be attached to the existing Borgwardt's Funeral Home on Powder Mill Road in Beltsville, MD. While we understand the importance of providing funeral services to our community, research supports that placing a crematorium in such close proximity to numerous schools and childcare facilities raises se

Jareb Rivera (L) and Reynaldo Prieto Gonzalez (R) were arrested and charged in connection with multiple large-scale illegal car rallies were dismantled by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force. (PIKESVILLE, MD) – Multiple large-scale illegal car rallies were dismantled by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force and partner law enforcement agencies on Sunday in Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, and Howard counties. The dismantling operation started at 10 p.m. on Sunday, Febru

COLLEGE PARK, Md— University of Maryland Choral Activities presents the 24th annual Festival of Lessons and Carols on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at 8 p.m. at the University of Maryland’s Memorial Chapel in College Park, Md. The festival is modeled after the historic Christmas Eve tradition presented by King's College of Cambridge, which is broadcast by National Public Radio. Conductors Kenneth Elpus, Eric Beomjin Kim, Kevin Crouch, Michael Hudlin, Trevor Tran, and Julie Huang Tuck

Dr. Billy Okoye LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Board of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) welcomes Dr. Billy Okoye as a member of the five-member Planning Board. Appointed by Prince George’s County Executive Aisha N. Braveboy and confirmed by the Prince George’s County Council following a public hearing, Okoye was sworn in on Monday, November 17, 2025. Okoye succeeds former Prince George’s County Planning Board Vice Chai

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

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

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

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today kicked off the 2025 season of USPS Operation Santa, inviting children and families across the country to begin writing and sending letters to Santa Claus. The beloved program, now in its 113th year, connects letter writers with generous individuals and organizations who help fulfill their holiday wishes. Beginning September 15, individuals and families can submit letters following program guidelines available at USPSOperationSanta.co

NARFE, or the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, and improving the pay and benefits of active and retired federal employees, their families, and survivors. It serves as a resource for the needs of the active and retired communities of the federal Civil Service and the United States Postal Service, advocating for their rights and providing guidance and education on complex federal benefits

GREENBELT, MD - The City of Greenbelt is pleased to learn that the Senate Appropriations Committee has voted to retain $1.4 billion in...

LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Board of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) announces...

The Residents of Riderwood are enjoying their time as Riderwood celebrates 50 years! Silver Spring, MD - Riderwood, an...

Silver Spring, MD – Seven local high school students, soon to graduate, were recently honored as Student Scholars at Riderwood, an...

Petty Officer 1st Class Samuel Olaitan, a native of Laurel, Maryland Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfredo Marron,...

The University of Maryland’s Summer Chorus is back! UMD Summer Chorus is offered to anyone in high school or above who likes to sing—with...