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

(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....

I made a mistake with our entertainment for our August 21 and September 18 meetings. August was a speaker from the Prince Gorges Police...

Nature Hike at Little Paint Branch Trail. Cub Pack 1031 has been busy! We went to the Baysox game on June 27 th  and hiked on the Little...

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...

Councilmember Tom Dernoga at the U.S. District Court advocating for the release of Beltsville resident, Mr. Kilmar Ábrego García on July...

We’re here for DOGED Federal employees and contractors Recent federal layoffs have deeply affected many Marylanders, including right here...

College Park American Legion John B Lattimer Post 217 is having its yearly yard sale outside in the parking lot on Saturday September 27...

Thomas and Sharon Procida, owners of Calverton Grocery Outlet, pose in front of the store the day the first “Coming Soon” sign went up....

(l-r front) Bailey A. as Stanley Sappovitz/Eraser man, Hayden S. as Star guy, Kaya V. as Blossom, Ozzy D. as Minuto, Journee D. as The...

Please join the Police Officers from Beltsville Division 6 Police Station to Celebrate Police National Night Out. If your organization...