Dear Editor, This article is in follow-up to the April and May articles regarding the plans to build a crematorium addition to the existing Borgwardt Funeral home located on Powder Mill Road, Beltsville. Since the May article, the funeral home has applied for an Environmental Permit with the Maryland Department of the Environment, for the last required permit in the process prior to construction. If no one has shared with you the many potential health hazards and other down

Dear Editor, Thank you for your work in keeping Beltsville residents informed of the local news, advertisements, services available in our community and other related official decisions that affect all of us. It is free of charge and I do hope the advertisements keep the expenses sustainable. I was aware of a recent article by Deberah Baggett about the proposed addition of a crematorium to the Borgwardt Funeral Home at 4400 Powder Mill Road. I am thankful for her personal eff

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