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
- 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
- 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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Beltsville News
- Nov 3
- 2 min
UpStage Artists to Present a Comedy Classic to Kick Off Its 2023 Season! By Rick Bergmann
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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Beltsville News
- Aug 1
- 2 min
UpStage Artists is Excited To Announce it’s 2023 Season! By Rick Bergmann
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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Beltsville News
- Jul 10
- 1 min
Erickson Senior Living Promotes Dee Dee Gray-Weaver to Executive Director of Riderwood
Executive team member takes on new leadership role Silver Spring, Md.-Erickson Senior Living, a national leader in developing and...
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Beltsville News
- Jul 10
- 1 min
This is in memory of my dear friend Carolyn Scarcia (6/25/32 – 5/29/22) By Karen Bowen Shaw
Carolyn recently passed away at her Beltsville, MD home after a lengthy illness. She was very close to my mother Bytha Bowen who passed...
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Beltsville News
- May 27
- 3 min
Riderwood’s Woodcrafters Have Fun and Help Neighbors in Need
Silver Spring, MD - Whirling saws, pounding hammers, and the pungent smell of wood stain means it’s another productive day at Riderwood,...
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Beltsville News
- May 27
- 4 min
Riderwood: In the Heart of Art and Culture
Silver Spring, MD - Living just six miles from the heart of Washington, D.C., residents at Riderwood, an Erickson Senior Living community...
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Beltsville News
- May 27
- 2 min
Marsh 50th Anniversary
Leon W. Marsh Jr., “Lonnie” and Virginia A. Marsh (Wray), “Ginny” of Greensboro, NC are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on...
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Beltsville News
- May 27
- 2 min
Hosting Tips for Backyard Summer Gatherings
(StatePoint) It’s the time of year for backyard bashes with friends and family. The best part about being the host? Creating relaxing...
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Beltsville News
- May 27
- 2 min
Fight Stress During Uncertain Times by Volunteering in Your Community
(StatePoint) New research suggests that Americans are volunteering to give back to their communities and fight stress during uncertain...
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Beltsville News
- May 6
- 3 min
Jehovah's Witnesses Returning to In-Person Meetings (online exclusive)
After Two Years Virtual, Congregations Will Meet Together Again Beginning April 1 All congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses across the...
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Beltsville News
- May 6
- 3 min
College Student from Beltsville Awarded Prestigious Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship
Tyler Smith selected for a fully funded leadership program in Ireland PORTLAND, Maine, March 17, 2022 – Howard University sophomore Tyler...
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Beltsville News
- May 6
- 5 min
Concerns About Proposed Currency Production Facility in Beltsville
The following article was written by Maureen Fine, Vijay Parameshwaran, and Kiki Theodoropoulos; the authors are a part of Save BARC, a...
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Beltsville News
- May 6
- 2 min
Supporting U.S. Troops in Eastern Europe
(StatePoint) As U.S. troops support NATO allies in Eastern Europe amid the crisis in Ukraine, efforts are being made to boost morale and...
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Beltsville News
- May 6
- 2 min
Americans’ Recognition of Racism’s Impacts is Fading
(StatePoint) In the summer of 2020 when calls for racial justice and the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 were on full display, some...
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Beltsville News
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Women's History Month By Dr. Kandis Boyd
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the past and current accomplishments of women. The 2022 theme for Women’s History...
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Beltsville News
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Spring Cleaning: Is Your 'Junk' Worth a Fortune?
(StatePoint) If your family is like most, you have “junk” in your basement, garage or attic, such as sports cards, memorabilia and toys....
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Beltsville News
- Mar 28
- 2 min
How to Make Grocery Shopping a Breeze
(StatePoint) You want to fill your pantry and fridge with foods and beverages you know your family will love. However, amid the continued...
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Beltsville News
- Mar 28
- 2 min
More Drivers are Opting for Electric Vehicles, Here’s Why
(StatePoint) If you think you’re seeing more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road, you’re not imagining it. From 2020 to 2021 alone, there...
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Beltsville News
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Tips to Keep Young Minds Active Over Spring Break
(StatePoint) No matter the length of a vacation, students often have some catching up to do upon their return to school. However, it...
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Beltsville News
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Helping Schools and Students Recover From Pandemic Challenges
(StatePoint) Over the past two years, public schools have faced continual disruptions brought about by COVID-19. Experts say that federal...
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Beltsville News
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Retire the Resume by Dr. Kandis Boyd
The Great Resignation is the new term coined to the thousands of Americans who are quitting their jobs in pursuit of their passion....
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Beltsville News
- Mar 1
- 4 min
Must See TV at Riderwood
Silver Spring, MD - For nearly 20 years, channel 972, Riderwood’s in-house cable station, has been an invaluable resource for residents,...
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Beltsville News
- Mar 1
- 4 min
Riderwood’s Number One Goal is Resident Well-Being
Silver Spring, MD - “There are so many opportunities to help me achieve my personal wellness goals,” says community member Laura Winters....
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Beltsville News
- Mar 1
- 2 min
5 Affordable Hobbies to Take Up Today
(StatePoint) Have you ever been reluctant to try a new hobby because you were worried you would spend a lot of money on gear, supplies...
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Beltsville News
- Jan 30
- 3 min
Female pioneers to remember during Black History Month By Dr. Kandis Boyd
Black History Month is celebrated in February to commemorate and celebrate the achievements of African Americans throughout American...
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Beltsville News
- Jan 30
- 2 min
Burned Out from Lingering Pandemic, Some on Frontlines Find Faith an Antidote
Damon and Irene Stone, a married couple who are registered nurses, remember being reassigned to the frontlines of the COVID pandemic to...
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Beltsville News
- Dec 31, 2021
- 3 min
Your digital footprint during the holidays! By Dr. Kandis Boyd
Every time a person posts to a social media site, their information is stored, traced, and analyzed. For example, I remember sending an...
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Beltsville News
- Dec 31, 2021
- 3 min
2021: A Year Full of Memories at Riderwood
Silver Spring, MD -- Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “Write on your heart that every day is the best day of the year.” Residents and...
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Beltsville News
- Dec 31, 2021
- 1 min
Riderwood Residents Contribute $488,670 to Hourly Staff for a Job Well Done
Over 1,112 employees receive gift from 2021 Staff Appreciation Fund Silver Spring, MD -- Residents of Riderwood, an Erickson Senior...
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Beltsville News
- Dec 31, 2021
- 2 min
Letter To The Editor Re: Maryland Farms
We received the following letter in response to a submission from residents of the Maryland Farms community in our August 2021 edition....
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Beltsville News
- Dec 31, 2021
- 2 min
Letter To The Editor Re: Kitty Post
Dear Mr. Bergmann: Thank you for publishing the letter from L. R. Tokarz in the December issue of Beltsville News. The writer expressed...
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Beltsville News
- Dec 31, 2021
- 2 min
New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep
(StatePoint) It’s no secret that many people wait for a new year to commit to implementing better habits. They’ll start eating more...
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Beltsville News
- Dec 31, 2021
- 2 min
A Healthy Homemade Soup to Jumpstart the New Year
(StatePoint) When sweater weather arrives, there’s nothing quite as comforting as a pot of something savory and delicious simmering on...
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