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City of Greenbelt Applauds Senate Committee’s Vote to Retain $1.4B Funding for New FBI Headquarters
GREENBELT, MD - The City of Greenbelt is pleased to learn that the Senate Appropriations Committee has voted to retain $1.4 billion in...
Press Release
Aug 91 min read


Prince George’s County Planning Board Announces New Director Darius A. Stanton for the M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County
LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Board of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) announces...
Press Release
Aug 94 min read


Riderwood Celebrates its Silver Anniversary!
The Residents of Riderwood are enjoying their time as Riderwood celebrates 50 years! Silver Spring, MD - Riderwood, an...
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Aug 93 min read


Riderwood Residents Support Students Futures Through Scholarship Fund
Silver Spring, MD – Seven local high school students, soon to graduate, were recently honored as Student Scholars at Riderwood, an...
Press Release
Aug 91 min read


Laurel native serving aboard USNS Comfort supports Continuing Promise 2025
Petty Officer 1st Class Samuel Olaitan, a native of Laurel, Maryland Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfredo Marron,...
Rick Burke
Jun 293 min read


University of Maryland’s Summer Chorus 2025
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...
Press Release
May 272 min read


Riderwood's 1940s & 1950s Club Connects Through Shared Life Experiences
As Riderwood's younger population continues to grow, members of the 1940s & 1950s Club look forward to meeting many new members in the...
Press Release
May 93 min read


M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Department Recognizes the Neighborhood Planning Academy Spring 2025 Cohort with Graduation Ceremony
LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission hosted a...
Press Release
May 92 min read


Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union Expands Partnership with Jacob’s Ladder
Credit union joins community efforts to prevent juvenile justice system involvement in Prince George’s County. From left to right:...
Press Release
May 92 min read


Residents Enjoy the Abundant Green Space at Riderwood
Cynthia "Cynnie" Hood, president of the Riderwood pickleball club Silver Spring, MD – Nestled on 120 acres of enviable green...
Press Release
Apr 243 min read


Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners
2025 Scholarship Recipients (From top left to right) Jackson, Baldwin, Melvin and Stone (From top left to right) Jackson, Baldwin, Melvin...
Press Release
Apr 102 min read


View of a Retired Federal Manager
In my view, the “Deep State” is a hoax about the federal government and its workforce, perpetrated by Donald Trump and his MAGA...
Pat Farmer
Mar 264 min read


Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union Announces $10,000 Annual Scholarship Program
Empowering high school, college, and non-traditional students in Prince George’s County. Bowie, MD – January 24, 2025 –...
Press Release
Feb 282 min read


Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union Renews Annual $10,000 Contribution To Bowie Food Pantry
Credit union continues to support local food assistance efforts through food drives, volunteerism, and financial donations in 2025....
Press Release
Feb 282 min read


AARP Tax-Aide Program Offering Free Income Tax Prep in Laurel
The AARP Tax-Aide program offers free, in-person, personal income tax preparation, especially for those who are 50 and older, or who...
Press Release
Jan 301 min read


Riderwood Provides Unmatched Resources for Professional Growth
Since beginning her Riderwood career as a high school student server in 2010, Shifali Kapoor has taken full advantage of Erickson Senior...
Press Release
Jan 303 min read


UMSON’s Gourley Inducted as Inaugural Fellow of the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved
The University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON)’s Bridgitte Gourley has been inducted as an inaugural fellow of the Association of...
Press Release
Jan 303 min read


Riderwood ROCKers Prepare to Dazzle Audiences
Silver Spring, MD - Music fills the air at Riderwood , an Erickson Senior Living community in Silver Spring, Md., as members of...
Press Release
Nov 25, 20243 min read


College Park Announces Northwest Chinese As College Park's 2024 Business Of The Year
College Park, MD, October 22, 2024 - The City of College has proclaimed Northwest Chinese as College Park’s 2024 Business of the Year...
Press Release
Nov 6, 20242 min read


The Prince George’s Genealogical Society Has A New Meeting Space
The Prince George’s Genealogical Society (PGGS) has a new meeting space, The Bowie Library, 12219 Tulip Grove Dr., Bowie, MD 20715. The...
Press Release
Nov 6, 20241 min read


Riderwood Employees Enjoy Meaningful, Life-Changing Career Opportunities
Silver Spring, MD - “I was looking for a job that would allow me to do what I love – training seniors,” says Breann Talbert. “I did my...
Press Release
Nov 6, 20242 min read


Boost Our Schools!
You might be wondering how you can help our kids this school year. How about donating to our local schools? There is an easy way to check...
Jennifer Murray
Sep 23, 20241 min read


Sarah Underwood and Courtland Wilson Love Riderwood’s Social Atmosphere and Abundant Amenities
Silver Spring, MD - When Sarah Underwood and her husband Courtland Wilson were exploring their senior living options, they were looking...
Press Release
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Knights of Columbus 2809 Fall Events
Join us at the Knights of Columbus Prince George's Council 2809 for our 11th Annual .1K Fun Run/Walk on September 21st, 2024. This fun...
Press Release
Aug 27, 20241 min read


Tony Melendez to perform at St. Joseph Catholic Church
Tony Melendez, a Nicaraguan American guitar player, composer, singer, and songwriter who was born without arms and learned to play the...
Press Release
Aug 27, 20241 min read


St. Joseph Catholic Church Welcomes New Pastor, Fr. Shaun T. Foggo and Deacon Pedro Armando Jimenez!
It is with great joy that St. Joseph parish welcomed Father Shaun Foggo to his new ministry on Wednesday, July 3. Before coming to St....
Beltsville News
Aug 27, 20241 min read


Prince George's Community Federal Credit Union Supports Local Theatre Group
Prince George's Community Federal Credit Union donates new chairs to Beltsville-based theatre group and pledges free show tickets for its...
Press Release
Aug 27, 20241 min read


Letter To The Editor from Bobbie Deegan
I was notified via email, door hanger and Alsobrooks' online newsletter that my trash collection day would change as of July 1. My...
Bobbie Deegan
Aug 4, 20242 min read


New Homeschool Co-op in Beltsville
A local Beltsville resident, Karin Bowers, is the co-founder of a new non-profit homeschool co-op, Mighty Worshipers Academy (MWA)...
Karen Bowers
Aug 4, 20241 min read


M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Department Announces Opening of Fall Application Process for the Neighborhood Planning Academy
LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC)...
Press Release
Aug 4, 20241 min read


Beltsville Student One of Seven Outstanding Student Athletes to Win Middle Atlantic PGA 2024 Junior Golf Scholarship Recipients
Helen Yeung, a Beltsville Student is one of the seven recipients of The Middle Atlantic Section of the PGA of America (MAPGA) 2024 Junior...
Beltsville News
Jul 7, 20241 min read


Laurel native serves with U.S. Navy Patrol Squadron
MAYPORT, Fla. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabriella Pauzuolis, a native of Laurel, Maryland, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Patrol and...
Megan Brown
Jul 7, 20243 min read


The University of Maryland Summer Chorus 2024: A Lifetime of Song
The University of Maryland Summer Chorus 2024: A Lifetime of Song will take place on July 27, 2024, at 8:00 pm.
Press Release
May 29, 20243 min read


Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket Celebrates 40 Years
Greenbelt Co-op is excited to spend Sunday, June 2 from 11 am – 1 pm with their local vendors for a food fair as they celebrate 40 years as
Press Release
May 29, 20242 min read


Riderwood Residents and Staff Work Together to Support the LGBTQIA+ Community
"As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I'm able to stay true to myself at Riderwood," says LJ Ingram, who lives at the Erickson Senior Livi
Press Release
May 29, 20242 min read


'Why We Chose a Vibrant Retirement at Riderwood'
Silver Spring, MD - Everyone has a vision of what the ideal retirement looks like--whether it's bustling with activity, devoted to more...
Press Release
May 29, 20243 min read


Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union Announces 2024 Scholarship Winners
The Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union awards $10,000 in scholarships to four Prince George’s County scholars. April 17,...
Press Release
Apr 26, 20241 min read


A Message From Spicknall's Farm Market
A Message From The Spicknall’s Farm Family is deeply saddened to announce that we will not be opening this year. The decision has been...
The Spicknall Family
Apr 2, 20241 min read


Letter To The Editor from C.F.J.
UPDATE: Editor, Beltsville News, After reading and going to post the last correspondence I sent you, here's the follow up E-Mail I sent...
Beltsville News
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Kudos to UpStage Artists Production of A Raisin In The Sun!
Beg pardon, but I simply could not resist the urge to pen a highly favorable review of Upstage Artists most recent production of, "A...
Lenny Dinerman
Apr 2, 20241 min read


Riderwood’s Vast Array of Benefits offer Numerous Opportunities for Advancement
Silver Spring, MD - “Throughout my almost 20-year career at Riderwood, I’ve held every job in our security department,” says Amanda...
Press Release
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Laurel Chapter of American Rosie the Riveter Association presents Rearview Mirror
Get In the Mood and Swing into Spring with a 1940s musical presentation performed by Rearview Mirror, Saturday, April 27, from 1:30 to...
Pat Farmer
Apr 2, 20241 min read


A Fresh Focus On Well Being
Silver Spring, MD - Cynthia "Cynnie" Hood is an avid pickleball player. And now, she has even more ways to pursue her passion...
Press Release
Apr 2, 20243 min read


Letter To The Editor from L.W.
Good afternoon, I am an owner of a condo unit at Maryland Farms in Beltsville Maryland. I voiced my concerns about my neighbor and how I...
Beltsville News
Feb 29, 20241 min read


Local Franchisee Success Story Expands as He Unveils a Pet Supplies Plus in Beltsville
Pet Supplies Plus of Beltsville to Offer Array of Natural Foods, Toys, Goods & Hassle-Free Services Beltsville, Md.– Pet Supplies...
Press Release
Feb 29, 20243 min read


Beltsville Resident Turns 100
Sarwari Begum, a longtime resident of Beltsville, MD is turning 100 on January 28, 2024. She was born in British colonial India on...
Javed Amir
Jan 23, 20242 min read


UMD Extension Office presents certificate of recognition to Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education
The University of Maryland Extension Office presented a certificate of recognition to the volunteers of the Montgomery County Association...
Kathie Mack
Jan 23, 20241 min read


Orienteering
Orienteering is a skill that is used to find out where someone or something is using just a map and a compass. Using a combination of a...
Oliver Szczepanski
Dec 20, 20232 min read


Calverton Based “Paths for Families” Welcomes Debra Cook as Director of Development
Baltimore (Dec. 7, 2023) and Washington, D.C. – Paths for Families, formerly Adoptions Together and FamilyWorks Together, the leading...
Press Release
Dec 20, 20232 min read


2023 Staff Appreciation Fund Spreads Cheer to Hourly Staff Members at Riderwood
Silver Spring, MD - ‘Tis the season for cookies, cocoa, cheer—and recognizing staff members who go above and beyond for residents...
Press Release
Dec 20, 20231 min read
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