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

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

(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

(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.

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

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,...

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...

Protecting Beltsville from car theft, break-ins, and vandalism In recent months, our community has been hit with a crime wave, much of it...

(From Left to Right) Sergeant Hibbert (Prince George’s Police Department), Sergeant Pastrorek (Maryland Transportation Authority), Former...

Your District One Team (From Left to Right) Daniel Douglas, Jacob Sosa, Genesis Báez, Council Member Tom Dernoga, Michelle García, Liya...

Help for Federal Workers and State Jobs I continue to hear from constituents impacted by the Federal government’s reduction-in-force...

Council Member Tom Dernoga with Acting County Executive Tara Jackson after meeting at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Community Utilities...

Senator Rosapepe at last year’s Beltsville Day J oin us once again at the Beltsville Community Festival   I   hope you will join me at...

Help for our federal employees               T he Maryland Department of Labor (MD Labor) has prepared resources to  s upport Maryland...

Council Member Dernoga with the Student Government Association from High Point High School at the State Capitol Summer Youth Employment...

Help for our federal employees: the Maryland Public Servants Resource Website             The website can be found at...

New Elderly Tax Credit Enacted             A new county law revises the county’s existing Elderly Property Tax Credit and allows any...

Council Member Dernoga at the January 21 Department of Public Works and Transportation Snow Removal Briefing.   Challenges for Snow...

Attorney Moisette “Tonya” Sweat is running to replace Angela Alsobrooks as County Executive. She is the attorney for the volunteers at...

RSVP Today for the 21st District Delegation Reception in Annapolis - Monday, February 3              Delegates Joseline Pena-Melnyk, Ben...

Council Member Dernoga with newly elected District 1 School Board Representative Dr. Tiffany Andorful at his November 2024 Community...

Harry Dunn, Presidential Citizens Medal-winning US Capitol Police Officer who helped save American democracy on January 6, 2021, will be...

Prince George’s County PGCTrackSnow Flyer. Upcoming Planning Board Pre-Application Neighborhood Meeting for Beltsville Costco Fuel...

Election Day is November 5   If you still need to vote, remember to do so Tuesday, November 5.   Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m....

Senator Jim Rosapepe Connects with US Secretary of Agriculture at Democratic National Convention I was glad to meet US Agriculture...

Beltsville Trunk-or-Treat Join the Council Member and the District 1 Team for an amazing event featuring complimentary candy and a free...

Senator Jim Rosapepe joins Ion Storage Systems in celebrating bringing manufacturing to Beltsville I was glad to join Governor Moore,...

Opioid Overdose Response Training by Our Prince George’s County Police Department Division VI The Prince George’s Police Department is...

County Council Strips Communities Of Their Voice About Development Council Bill (CB)-15-2024 was enacted (6 in favor, 4 opposed) on July...

Join us at Beltsville National Night Out - August 6 National Night Out is Tuesday, August 6, at the Beltsville Division IV Police...

Trash, Recyclables, and Compost pick up Starting July 1, 2024, residents can place up to four bulky items at the curb for collection....

Join us and your neighbors for Beltsville Post-Session Community Meeting Thursday, July 8th at 6:30 PM, I hope you can join me and...

Harmony Garden at Vansville Join us for the upcoming Public Meeting on the Harmony Garden proposal for the space at 11701 Old Baltimore...

Join us at the Beltsville Community Festival June 9th! The Beltsville Lions Foundation Inc., the Beltsville Community Center, and the...

State business tax and fee waivers thru May 31st Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman announced the state will waive late payment...

Older Americans Month Older Americans Month is a yearly occasion dedicated to honoring and appreciating the valuable contributions made...

Join me and my wife Sheilah for a Celebration of Spring Saturday, April 13th! Each year, my wife Sheilah and I host a Winter Brunch for...

Registering to Vote You can register to vote once you turn 16 and obtain your permit. Furthermore, a registered 17-year-old is permitted...

Primary Election 2024 The Primary Election is less than three months away. We encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote. For the...

County agrees to keep Beltsville Fire Station open! Thanks to all the leaders and citizens of Beltsville who fought to protect local...

On Sunday, January 21, 2024 the Beltsville News was made aware that PG County Fire Chief, Tiffany Greene, intended to remove the paid...

Virtual Community Conversation with Maryland Insurance Administration Commissioner Join Council Member Dernoga on Tuesday, February 6,...

Snow and Ice Control: Roadways When a snow emergency is declared, the Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and...

Happy New Year! Join Sheilah and I for our Winter Brunch January 20th in Gambrills When: Saturday, January 20th from 12 pm – 2 pm...

2024 Gavel Exchange On Tuesday, December 5, the County Council convened to elect a new County Chair and Vice Chair for Legislative Year...

League of Conservation Voters says 21st District Delegation has 100% pro-environment voting record All of the members of the 21st...

Plantify-ing The World This month, Chair Dernoga and his Chief of Staff visited The Garden International to learn how urban farmers grow...