Festival of Lessons & Carols
COLLEGE PARK, Md— University of Maryland Choral Activities presents the 22nd annual Festival of Lessons and Carols on Friday, Dec. 8,...
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Beltsville News
- Nov 21
- 2 min
Team Maryland Joint Statement on the Selection of Greenbelt for the FBI's New Headquarters
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, members of Maryland’s federal, state, and local governments including Governor Wes Moore, Lieutenant Governor...
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Beltsville News
- Oct 25
- 3 min
UMD School of Nursing Names DeVance-Wilson Director of Maryland Nursing Workforce Center
The workforce center collects and analyzes data to plan for and measure the success of workforce initiatives and needs Baltimore, Md. –...
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Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josiah Trombley, Navy Office of Community Outreach
- Sep 27
- 2 min
Beltsville native serves aboard Navy warship in San Diego
SAN DIEGO - Airman Recruit Abdoul Amadou, a native of Beltsville, Maryland, serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego,...
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Press Release
- Sep 27
- 2 min
University of Maryland School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Ranked No. 10 in t
Baltimore, Md. – In the newly released U.S. News & World Report's “2024 Best Colleges” Best Bachelor of Science (BSN) Programs, the...
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Kelly Shue
- Sep 27
- 3 min
Residents Enjoy a Vibrant Lifestyle and Unmatched Financial Value at Riderwood
Silver Spring, MD - Tess Morrison appreciates the wide range of activities and amenities she enjoys at Riderwood, which include spending...
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Beltsville News
- Aug 30
- 2 min
Back to School: Local Youth Climate Program Expands Nationwide
PG County Schools to Begin as NEW Chapter Program quadruples in size to include 18 chapters across the country, including Maryland,...
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Beltsville News
- Aug 8
- 2 min
Conyers Named Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at UMD School of Nursing
Assistant professor will serve as primary advisor on operational and strategic goals related to diversity Baltimore, Md. – Jane M....
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Beltsville News
- Aug 8
- 3 min
Rare Dinosaur Fossils Discovered at M-NCPPC, Dept. of Parks & Rec., PG County Dinosaur Park
First of its Kind Found in Maryland since 1887 LAUREL, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County...
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Beltsville News
- Aug 8
- 1 min
City of College Park named “Banner City” once again by MML; Mayor Pro Tem Denise Mitchell given Key
July 11, 2023, College Park MD – For the twelfth year in a row, the City of College Park has been named a “Banner City” by the Maryland...
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Beltsville News
- Aug 8
- 3 min
Greenbelt native serves aboard U.S. Navy warship in Mayport
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Green, Navy Office of Community Outreach MAYPORT, Fla. - Petty Officer 1st Class Drew...
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Beltsville News
- Aug 8
- 3 min
Good Times in the Great Outdoors at Riderwood
Silver Spring, MD - "Adults over 70 who spend time outdoors experience fewer sleep difficulties and enjoy improved mobility to perform...
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Beltsville News
- Jul 4
- 2 min
Prince George’s County Animal Services Division has a 65% Save Rate for Shelter Dogs and Cats, Accor
KANAB, Utah (June 15, 2023) —Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and...
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Beltsville News
- Jun 9
- 1 min
Riderwood Residents Support Student Employees’ Educational Goals
Silver Spring, MD - Spring has sprung—and so have the pathways to college for a number of Riderwood staff, thanks to the Student Scholar...
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Beltsville News
- May 23
- 1 min
Celebrating 10 years of Dedication and Fitness at Wellness For Life!
Wellness for Life Fitness Center recently had the pleasure of hosting a social gathering to honor their amazing gym members who are 80...
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Beltsville News
- May 23
- 2 min
Boordy Vineyards Dessert Wine Wins 2023 Maryland Winemasters Choice Competition
The winery’s 2015 Veritas dessert wine claims the annual Maryland Comptroller’s Cup award ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The 2023 Maryland Winemasters...
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Beltsville News
- May 23
- 2 min
MD Summer-Fall Striped Bass Season Regulations Includes New Maximum Size to Conserve Spawning Stock
Regulations Take Effect May 16, Following Actions Approved by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission The Maryland Department of...
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Beltsville News
- May 23
- 2 min
Governor Wes Moore Invites Chefs to Submit Recipes for ‘Buy Local’ Cookout
Finalists will Prepare Dishes to Celebrate Buy Local Challenge Week ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 16, 2023) – Governor Wes Moore is inviting chefs...
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Beltsville News
- May 23
- 2 min
Crave Culture: The Average Marylander Can Only Go 16 Days Without Coffee or Alcohol, Finds Study
It's no secret that Americans love their coffee and alcohol. From early morning pick-me-ups to after-work drinks, these beverages are...
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Beltsville News
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Riderwood Arts Council Cultivates a Creative Culture
Silver Spring, MD - "The wonderful thing about Riderwood is that it gives you the time and opportunity to not only be yourself, but to...
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Beltsville News
- Apr 28
- 2 min
City of College Park Passes Better Bag Ordinance to Reduce Plastic Bag Litter and Waste
April 6, 2023, College Park MD – The City of College Park is pleased to announce the new Better Bag Ordinance to reduce single-use...
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Beltsville News
- Apr 24
- 2 min
Adelphi Pool to break ground on new facility
In September 2023, the members of Adelphi Pool expect that the end of the summer season will mean more than a return to school and...
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Beltsville News
- Mar 29
- 3 min
Montgomery Station at Riderwood Unveils Fresh, Modern Updates
Silver Spring, MD - Riderwood, an Erickson Senior Living community in Silver Spring, Md., recently unveiled modern renovations to...
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Beltsville News
- Feb 27
- 2 min
Letter To The Editor from Mrs. Susan Virginia Lee
On November 19, 2020, along with Mrs. Bernadine Karns, President of the Calverton Citizen Association, I testified in support of...
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Beltsville News
- Feb 27
- 3 min
Riderwood Staff Members Share a Commitment to Care
Silver Spring, MD - Whether encouraging new ideas, celebrating shared interests, or providing a helpful hand, Riderwood, an Erickson...
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Rick Bergmann
- Jan 25
- 2 min
UpStage Artists Kicks Off 2023 With A Comedy Classic, Arsenic and Old Lace!
After a very successful 2022 season and a much-deserved break, UpStage Artists is back to kick off 2023 with one of the most popular...
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Beltsville News
- Jan 25
- 3 min
Riderwood Appoints John Porter as New Associate Executive Director
Silver Spring, MD - This past fall, John Porter was appointed associate executive director at Riderwood, the Erickson Senior Living...
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Beltsville News
- Jan 25
- 2 min
Third Annual Joseph Warren McPherson Memorial Poetry Contest
The Brookewood School and Avalon School are pleased to announce the Third Annual Joseph Warren McPherson Memorial Poetry Contest. The...
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Beltsville News
- Dec 19, 2022
- 1 min
Governor Larry Hogan Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
ANNAPOLIS, MD -- Forty years ago, the Stephanie Roper case made headlines and the Roper family began advocating and making changes for...
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Beltsville News
- Dec 19, 2022
- 1 min
Winter Trout Stocking Begins in Maryland Waters
‘Preseason’ Stocking to Make Room at Hatcheries The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has begun stocking more than 300,000...
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Beltsville News
- Dec 19, 2022
- 1 min
Riderwood Staff Appreciation Fund Brings Good Tidings to Hourly Staff
Residents contribute $394,789 to thank employees for their hard work Silver Spring, MD - Smiles of staff members at Riderwood, an...
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Beltsville News
- Nov 29, 2022
- 1 min
Letter To The Editor from Rosana C.
Dear Sir, I have called the county several times already in the last 6 months, since I have witnessed that on many occasions, the SAME...
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Beltsville News
- Nov 29, 2022
- 1 min
Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union Calling All Display Enthusiasts For Upcoming Holiday
Bowie, MD (November 3, 2022): Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union (PGCFCU) calls all holiday enthusiasts to show off their...
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Beltsville News
- Nov 29, 2022
- 3 min
Riderwood Residents Find the Key to a Healthy, Happy Life
Silver Spring, MD - Staying on the go is nothing new for Anita Dunn, a resident of Riderwood, an Erickson Senior Living community in...
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Rick Bergmann
- Nov 3, 2022
- 2 min
UpStage Artists to Present a Comedy Classic to Kick Off Its 2023 Season!
UpStage Artists has been presenting theater in Beltsville since 2019 but didn’t have a full season [due to Covid] until this year. They...
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Beltsville News
- Nov 3, 2022
- 3 min
Classic Theatre of Maryland Celebrates a Decade of Professional Theatre in Annapolis
Classic Theatre of Maryland, a premier Maryland theatre company, formerly known as Annapolis Shakespeare Company, celebrates their...
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Beltsville News
- Nov 3, 2022
- 2 min
Hair + Space to Open at The Spa at The Hotel at the University of Maryland
College Park blow-dry and beauty bar relocates, expands services at The Hotel COLLEGE PARK, Md. (October 18, 2022) – The Spa at The Hotel...
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Beltsville News
- Nov 3, 2022
- 4 min
Riderwood Celebrates Each Member in its Unique and Diverse Community
Silver Spring, MD - According to The Movement Advancement Project (MAP), an independent think tank providing research, insight, and...
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Beltsville News
- Nov 3, 2022
- 1 min
Riderwood Names Fiona Divecha, 20 Year Campus Veteran, as Director of Resident Life
Senior Living Professional and Innovator Joins Riderwood's Leadership Team Silver Spring, Md. –Riderwood, an Erickson Senior...
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Beltsville News
- Sep 30, 2022
- 1 min
Beltsville Resident Recognized as Social Health Awards winner
Beltsville Resident Elle Cole, who is a caregiver for a daughter with sickle cell disease and type 1 diabetes, was recently recognized as...
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Beltsville News
- Sep 30, 2022
- 3 min
Letter To The Editor
Dear Editor, Ever since 1996, I always wondered why the short section of Rhode Island Avenue, just over the College Park city line at...
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Beltsville News
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
3G is Going Away – What it Means for You
(StatePoint) Similar to how the ways we listen to music and watch movies have changed, cellular networks are evolving too. In fact, all...
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Beltsville News
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
How to Protect Yourself and Your Family From Preventable Diseases
(StatePoint) Both in the United States and globally, childhood and adult vaccination rates have seen what community health experts are...
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Beltsville News
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
Why You Should Plan Ahead This Heating Season
(StatePoint) Between the Russian invasion of Ukraine and sky-high oil and gas prices, a significant pellet fuel supply shortage is likely...
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Beltsville News
- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min
A Short Research Story By Patty Lesondak
I was visiting a local thrift store and came upon a beautiful scenic framed photo. It just spoke to me. I bought it for $1.00 and took...
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Beltsville News
- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min
Witnesses Knocking on Doors Again
Prince George’s County Jehovah’s Witnesses Return to Door-to-Door Ministry After 30-month Pandemic Pause Jehovah’s Witnesses will resume...
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Beltsville News
- Sep 1, 2022
- 1 min
46 Riderwood Students Celebrated at Community’s Student Scholarship Celebration
Silver Spring, MD - At the Student Scholarship Celebration at Riderwood, an Erickson Senior Living community in Silver Spring, Md, 46...
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Beltsville News
- Sep 1, 2022
- 3 min
Kaiser Permanente Opens New, Next Generation Medical Center In Prince George’s County
West Hyattsville Medical Center to serve more than 26,000 Kaiser Permanente members, expanding access to high-quality health care in...
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Beltsville News
- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min
5 Ways to Save at a Time of Higher Gas Prices and Rising Inflation
(StatePoint) With higher gas prices and rising inflation putting pressure on finances, drivers are looking for ways to save on the cost...
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Rick Bergmann
- Aug 1, 2022
- 2 min
UpStage Artists is Excited To Announce it’s 2023 Season!
UpStage Artists, Beltsville’s premiere Community Theater Group is winding down it’s 2022 season with Agatha Christie’s And Then There...
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