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Beltsville News Feb 29 0 min Memories from the Beltsville Fire Dept. 44 views Rick Bergmann Feb 29 4 min Update on Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department It’s hard to believe that a month ago we were informed that career firefighters were being moved out of the Beltsville Volunteer Fire... 72 views Beltsville News Feb 29 0 min Beltsville VFD Second Meeting with Chief Green Feb. 23, 2024 7 views Beltsville News Feb 8 1 min February 12 Beltsville Fire Station Community Meeting The Second Meeting with Chief Green and Community leaders has been announced. It will held this coming Tuesday, February 13 at 7 pm at... 133 views Beltsville News Feb 8 1 min February 10 Rally To Save The Fire Fighters There will be a rally this Saturday, February 10 from 5 to 7 pm at the Firehouse in Beltsville, 4911 Prince George's Avenue. Bring your... 34 views Beltsville News Feb 8 1 min Team 21 County Representatives Respond to Beltsville VFD Situation Our County Representatives, Senator Jim Rosapepe, Delegate Ben Barnes, Delegate Mary Lehman, Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk, and... 31 views Beltsville News Jan 31 1 min Attorneys for the PGC Volunteer Fire & Rescue Assoc. respond to Beltsville VFD's loss of career firefighters Attorneys for the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association have responded to Chief Green, highlighting the hypocrisy... 418 views Rick Bergmann Jan 30 4 min PG Fire Chief Tiffany Green removing paid staff from Beltsville VFD On Sunday, January 21, 2024 the Beltsville News was made aware that PG County Fire Chief, Tiffany Greene, intended to remove the paid... 486 views Beltsville News Jan 25 0 min Video: Meeting with PG Fire Chief 185 views Beltsville News Jan 23 1 min PG County Attempting to remove staff from Beltsville VFD IF YOU LIVE IN BELTSVILLE, IT IS IMPORTANT YOU ATTEND THIS MEETING. THE COUNTY IS TRYING TO REMOVE ALL CAREER STAFF FROM OUR LOCAL FIRE... 165 views Beltsville News Oct 25, 2023 0 min Firefest This Saturday, October 28 25 views Beltsville News Nov 29, 2022 2 min Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department Santa Tour 2022 Click on a date to see the scheduled stops for that day. Saturday December 10 at 11 am Saturday December 10 at 4 pm Saturday December 17... 1,226 views Beltsville News Dec 1, 2021 3 min Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department Santa Tour 2021 Click on a date to see the scheduled stops for that day. Tuesday Dec. 7 Saturday, Dec. 11 Tuesday, Dec.14 Thursday, Dec.16 Saturday,... 585 views Beltsville News Jan 2, 2021 1 min Beltsville Family in Need after News Year's Day Fire UPDATE#2 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DROP OFF DONATIONS OF GIFT CARDS YOU CAN DO SO ON MONDAY, JANUARY 4 FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM AT BELTVILLE ACADEMY,... 447 views Beltsville News Nov 25, 2020 3 min Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department Santa Tour 2020 Santa is coming to Beltsville courtesy of the Beltsville Fire Department again this year. His route has been planned, and he is getting... 510 views Beltsville News Jun 26, 2020 1 min Beltsville Family Loses Everything in Fire Tragedy struck the Cordova family on Mother’s Day, May 10th, when their home on Olympia Avenue caught fire. Alfredo and Consuelo Cordova... 17 views Beltsville News Mar 2, 2020 1 min The Ladies Auxiliary of the Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department Announces Its 2020 Officers The Ladies Auxiliary of the Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department would like to announce the installation of its officers for the year... 18 views Beltsville News Oct 1, 2019 1 min Annual Beltsville Firefest The Beltsville Volunteer Fire Dept. has been a part of the community for 71 years. They are hosting their annual open house On October... 21 views Todd Reitzel Oct 24, 2018 2 min Beltsville VFD Holds Fire F.E.S.T. Open House The Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department hosted its annual Fire F.E.S.T. open house on October 21. The event included equipment displays,... 51 views Beltsville News Sep 26, 2018 1 min OPEN HOUSE "FIRE F.E.S.T. 2018" The Beltsville Volunteer Fire Dept. will be hosting their annual Open House and Fire F.E.S.T on Sunday Oct. 21 from noon to 4pm. There... 39 views Rick Bergmann May 23, 2018 1 min House Fire on Howard Court Claims One Around 3:30 am on Saturday, May 12, fire crews responded to a house fire at 11405 Howard Court in Beltsville. According to the PG County... 25 views Beltsville News Oct 23, 2017 1 min Beltsville Fire Dept. Firefest and Open House 2017 #community 21 views Beltsville News Oct 8, 2017 1 min Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department Open House Join members of our VFD as they host an open house event for the whole family on Sunday, Oct. 22 from noon until 4 pm. There will be... 14 views Beltsville News Jun 14, 2017 1 min End of School Cookout Hosted by the Beltsville Volunteer Fire Department. Come celebrate the end of school and the beginning of summer! We will have games, face painting and a MOON BOUNCE! We will be serving hot... 6 views

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Kitty Post Apr 2 2 min Pishi: Beltsville Community Cats Kitty of the Month I am one of the Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) volunteers who help take care of the foster cats we showcase in the habitat at the Petco... Apr 2 2 min Kitty Post: Caring for a Pregnant Feral Cat Caring for a Pregnant Feral Cat Caring for a pregnant feral cat is a task that requires a delicate balance of providing support and space... Feb 29 3 min Kitty Post: Understanding How Cats Communicate Understanding How Cats Communicate Many cat owners know that although our cats may not speak English, they have many other ways of... Jan 23 3 min Kitty Post: Beltsville Community Cats Hosts Successful Annual Meeting Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) hosted its Annual Volunteer Meeting on January 13th. After over three years of restricted meetings due to... Dec 20, 2023 3 min Kitty Post: Should I Feed My Pets Grain-Free Food? For 15 years, a growing number of pet owners have been persuaded that grain-free foods are a healthier choice for our beloved pets. The... Nov 21, 2023 2 min Kitty Post: Holiday Hazards for Pets December is a wonderful time for families as they celebrate various holidays throughout the month, followed by a New Year’s celebration.... Oct 25, 2023 2 min Kitty Post: Life with Feline Leukemia The September 2023 Kitty Post provided information on Feline Leukemia (FeLV), a condition which has no definitive cure. While evidence of... Sep 27, 2023 3 min Kitty Post: Finding Lost Pets It can be a scary world out there for pets who somehow get separated from their homes and families – but the American Humane Association... Aug 30, 2023 2 min Kitty Post: Feline Leukemia Feline Leukemia: A Silent Threat to Our Feline Friends Feline Leukemia, also known as FeLV, is a devastating viral disease that affects... Aug 8, 2023 2 min Kitty Post: Beware of Dehydration in Cats Beware of Dehydration in Cats Dehydration can have grave consequences for cats! As a result, it is important to understand the potential... Jul 4, 2023 2 min Kitty Post: The Importance of Spaying and Neutering Your Pet Cat(s) This month's Kitty Post was created using AI (Artificial Intelligence) The Importance of Spaying and Neutering Your Pet Cat(s) As... May 23, 2023 2 min Kitty Post: Detecting Cancer in Cats and Dogs By Sallie Rhodes Detecting Cancer in Cats and Dogs Cancer is the number one disease-related cause of death in cats and dogs, affecting one in five cats... Apr 28, 2023 2 min Kitty Post: Helping Neonatal Kittens Survive By Sallie Rhodes Did you know that kittens cannot regulate their body temperature until they are 4 weeks old. As a result, hypothermia is a major cause of... Mar 29, 2023 2 min Kitty Post April 2023: Why I Foster Kittens and Cats By Stephanie Stullich Why I Foster Kittens and Cats Since our first litter of foster kittens fell into our laps in May 2020, my husband Bob and I have fostered... Mar 10, 2023 1 min 3/19/ 23 Beltsville Community Cats Fundraiser Click on the poster to download a pdf to take with you to Sierra's Grill on March 19! Feb 27, 2023 2 min Kitty Post March 23: Kitten Season Is Coming - BCC Needs Your Help! By Sallie Rhodes Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) is gearing up for kitten season and, although we have been hard at work with our Trap, Neuter Vaccinate,... Jan 25, 2023 2 min Kitty Post Feb. 23: BCC Serves Beltsville Residents & Businesses By Sallie Rhodes Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) is completing its fourth year of using humane strategies to control and reduce the population of... Dec 19, 2022 2 min Kitty Post January 2023: Grateful Shed by Sallie Rhodes All cats shed dead hair to release natural oils in their skin, some more than others and for various reasons. Grooming/brushing is... Nov 29, 2022 2 min Kitty Post November 2022: Abandoned House Cats, A Disturbing Trend by Sallie Rhodes Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) is sad to report on an unfortunate and disturbing trend. People all over Prince George’s County are... Nov 3, 2022 2 min Why I Volunteer for Beltsville Community Cats: Testimonials by BCC Volunteers Many of you may wonder why people volunteer for an organization dedicated to improving the health and welfare of feral cats. Beltsville... Sep 30, 2022 2 min Kitty Post: Cats Prepare for Winter Too! by Michelle Touchet Cats Prepare for Winter Too! It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again! Leaves are starting to fall, pumpkin-spiced lattes,... Sep 1, 2022 3 min Kitty Post: Important Core Vaccines Protect Your Cat by Sallie Rhodes Important Core Vaccines Protect Your Cat As children need to get immunized against life-threatening diseases, so do indoor and outdoor... Aug 1, 2022 2 min Kitty Post: Help Stop Animal Cruelty! by Bobbie Deegan By the time you read this issue of the Beltsville News, Maryland’s primary election will be over and campaigning for the general election... Jul 10, 2022 2 min Kitty Post: It's Raining Kittens! By Sallie Rhodes We keep thinking the calls about kittens will slow down, but they don’t. Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) volunteers were extremely busy... May 27, 2022 2 min Kitty Post: Why Trap, Neuter and Return? By Sallie Rhodes The implementation of a Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) strategy helps stabilize the free-roaming community cat population at a specific... May 6, 2022 2 min Kitty Post: Caring for Community Cats By Sallie Rhode Caring for Community Cats Living outdoors, feral cats face numerous nutritional challenges, surviving on food scraps, fruits/plants,... Mar 28, 2022 2 min Kitty Post: Free-Roaming Community Cats Are on Maryland’s Legislative Agenda By Sallie Rhodes The Maryland General Assembly is currently considering several bills to support humane treatment of feral cats as well as pet cats and... Mar 1, 2022 2 min Kitty Post March 2022: Cats: Do's, Don'ts, and Thank-Yous By Sallie Rhodes Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) uses humane strategies to manage and reduce the free-roaming cat population in Beltsville. We have three... Jan 30, 2022 2 min Kitty Post February 2022: Cats: From Mills to Media By Lyla Ashburn For 12,000 years, domestic cats have been a part of human society. They rose as figures of worship with the Egyptians and fell as symbols... Dec 31, 2021 2 min Kitty Post January 2022: The Truth About Community Cats and Birds By Sallie Rhodes Although cats are both predators and prey, they have a reputation for being lethal towards birds and small mammals. The truth is, when it... Dec 1, 2021 2 min Kitty Post December 2021: Navigating the Holidays with Kitties By Lyla Ashburn December is here, and with it, a variety of holidays with many different traditions and celebrations! For us, the holidays bring all the... Nov 2, 2021 2 min Kitty Post November 2021: Kittens in Your Yard. What to Do and WHEN? By Kathy Rodeffer Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) has been serving our community for over 2 years by performing trap, neuter, vaccinate, and return (TNVR)... Sep 26, 2021 2 min Kitty Post- Black Cats: Myths and Facts By Lyla Ashburn What comes to mind when you think of Halloween? For many, a black cat comes to mind. Halloween decorations featuring our furry black... Aug 31, 2021 2 min Kitty Post: It's The Law By Sallie Rhodes It’s the Law! Recent crimes committed in Beltsville include two kittens being poisoned near Beltsville Academy, a man routinely releasing... Jul 28, 2021 2 min Kitty Post: The Joys of Fostering Kittens By Kathy Rodeffer The Joys of Fostering Kittens This has been quite a year for everyone! The months of isolation and lockdown in our homes has been quite a... Jun 24, 2021 2 min Kitty Post: Those Pesky Insects By Sallie Rhodes Those Pesky Insects Mosquitos, fleas, and ticks. Warm weather means the return of these nasty little bugs that can spread illness and... May 28, 2021 2 min Kitty Post: BCC Partners with Petco Love to Reunite Lost Pets with Their Families By Sallie Rhodes Did you know that one in three pets goes missing in their lifetime - an estimated 10 million pets a year? Beltsville Community Cats (BCC)... Apr 30, 2021 2 min Kitty Post: Tips on Adopting a Kitten or Cat By Sallie Rhodes Tips on Adopting a Kitten or Cat While getting a new kitty can be exciting, you should consider several things when selecting a... Mar 28, 2021 2 min Kitty Post: Declawing A Cat is Cruel By Sallie Rhodes Declawing a Cat Is Cruel! Adopting a cat can come with challenges. One big challenge is controlling scratching behavior. In the past,... Feb 25, 2021 2 min Kitty Post: It’s Kitten Season! How Can You Help? By Sallie Rhodes It’s Kitten Season! How Can You Help? If you see young kittens living outside, please contact Beltsville Community Cats (BCC)... Jan 31, 2021 2 min Kitty Post: Feral Cats at Industrial/Commercials Sites By Sallie Rhodes Who would have thought that hundreds of community cats live in Beltsville’s industrial areas? Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) volunteers... Jan 1, 2021 2 min Kitty Post: Cold Weather and Free-Roaming Cats By Sallie Rhodes Winter, while beautiful, is a dangerous time for outdoor cats. Extreme cold, brutal winds, snow, and ice can injure and even kill. One... Nov 25, 2020 2 min Kitty Post December 2020: Why Two Kittens Are Better Than One By Sallie Rhodes Why Two Kittens Are Better Than One What’s better than one adorable, playful kitten? Two adorable kittens! Aside from doubling your fun,... Nov 2, 2020 1 min Kitty Post November 2020: The Benefits of Sterilizing Cats and Dogs By Sallie Rhodes Congratulations on being a pet owner! Pets bring such joy to our lives. Wondering if you should get your pet spayed (females) or neuter... Sep 25, 2020 2 min Kitty Post October 2020: Beware Black Cats, It’s Halloween! By Sallie Rhodes October! Just the word conjures thoughts of cooler weather, ominous skies, falling leaves, and Halloween (or Samhain if you still follow... Aug 30, 2020 2 min Kitty Post September 2020: Turning Fiscal Business into Frisky Business Beltsville Community Cats (BCC), an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, is funded by private donations and small grants from the... Aug 1, 2020 2 min Kitty Post August 2020: BCC Is “Purr”oud of Our Accomplishments Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) is excited to share our key accomplishments since being established in March 2019 as a program of Laurel... Jun 26, 2020 2 min Kitty Post July 2020 by Sally Rhodes In this article, Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) is going to suggest some easy, safe, and relatively inexpensive ways to keep unwanted... Apr 23, 2020 2 min Kitty Post: Feral Cats and the COVID-19 Pandemic (online exclusive) While everyone is sheltering in place during the pandemic crisis, Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) continues working to humanely control... Mar 27, 2020 1 min Kittie Post: Calling All People Who Feed Feral Cats In these uncertain times, pet owners need to know that there is no current evidence that suggests the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted...

Blast From The Past Apr 2 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past April 2024 (From the Beltsville News issue of April 2017) Scouts Go Climbing By Gary Bauchan, Assistant Scoutmaster The Boy Scouts of Troop 1033... Feb 29 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past March 2024 (From the Beltsville News issue of March 2015) The Rev. Joseph M. Constant Joined St. John’s Episcopal Church as Rector The Rev. Joseph... Jan 23 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past February 2024 (From the Beltsville News issue of February 2014) Aldi—Internationally Famous Discount Grocer Comes to Beltsville By Jim Butcher Aldi --... Nov 21, 2023 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past December 2023 (From the Beltsville News issue of December 2008) Al Doong Named Good Sports Adult Player of the Year Al Doong, formerly of Beltsville,... Oct 25, 2023 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past November 2023 (From the Beltsville News issue of November 2008) Two New Eagle Scouts for Troop 1033 By Eagle Scouts Kris Smith and David Outland In a... Sep 27, 2023 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past September 2023 (From the Beltsville News issue of October 2011) Beltsville Rocked by Three Natural Disasters By Carissa Schorback The end of August and... Aug 30, 2023 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past September 2023 (From the Beltsville News issue of September 2010) Boy Scouts March into History By Gary Bauchan, Scoutmaster On July 25th, the Boy... Aug 8, 2023 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past August 2023 by Ted Ladd (From the Beltsville News issue of August 2013) Anthony W. Kotula, Ph.D.: Phi Tau Sigma Special Recognition Award Recipient Anthony W.... Jul 4, 2023 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past July 2023 by Ted Ladd (From the Beltsville News issue of June 2008) Kaylene Klingenstein Graduated from U.S. Naval Academy Kaylene Le Klingenstein, 21,... May 23, 2023 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past June 2023 by Ted Ladd (From the Beltsville News issue of June 2010) St. Josephs Teacher Wins the Golden Apple Congratulations goes to Mrs. Kathy Pappas who has... Apr 28, 2023 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past May 2023 by Ted Ladd (From the Beltsville News issue of May 2013) Second Annual Talk for Lions Vision Nets $5,000 The second annual “Talk for the Lions Vision... Mar 29, 2023 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past April 2023 by Ted Ladd (From the Beltsville News issue of April 2008) This Realtor Isn’t Selling, She’s Giving Ginger Hand, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., has... Feb 27, 2023 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past March 2023 by Ted Ladd (From the Beltsville News issue of March 2010) Mark Allen Promoted The Coast Guard announced that Master Chief Petty Officer Mark H.... Jan 25, 2023 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past February 2023 by Ted Ladd (From the Beltsville News issue of February 2013) High Point High School Announcements: High Point High School is pleased to announce... Dec 19, 2022 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past January 2023 by Ted Ladd (From the Beltsville News issue of January 2009) Vansville Community Center Grand Opening On December 8, 2009 the Vansville Community... Nov 29, 2022 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past December 2022 by Ted Ladd From the Beltsville News Issue of December 2012 Congratulations Kathy Rodeffer Katherine (Kathy) Rodeffer of Beltsville was honored on... Nov 3, 2022 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past November 2022 by Ted Ladd From the Beltsville News Issue of March 1988 Bound for Germany Junior Alan St. John of High Point High School has been nominated for a... Sep 30, 2022 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past October 2022 by Ted Ladd From the Beltsville News Issue of November 2008 Tree Planted in Memory of Kimberly Weber A tree was planted on the grounds of St.... Sep 1, 2022 1 min Beltsville News: Blast from the Past September 2022 by Ted Ladd Blast from the Past is a new column by our advertising editor, Ted Ladd, where he will choose to highlight a story from past issues of...

GUEST WRITERS The Spicknall Family Apr 2 1 min 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... 112 views Beltsville News Apr 2 2 min 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... 54 views Lenny Dinerman Apr 2 1 min 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... 13 views Press Release Apr 2 2 min 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... 13 views Pat Farmer Apr 2 1 min 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... 25 views Press Release Apr 2 3 min 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... 4 views Beltsville News Feb 29 1 min 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... 19 views Press Release Feb 29 3 min 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... 21 views Javed Amir Jan 23 2 min 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... 242 views Kathie Mack Jan 23 1 min 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... 7 views Oliver Szczepanski Dec 20, 2023 2 min 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... 47 views Press Release Dec 20, 2023 2 min 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... 7 views Press Release Dec 20, 2023 1 min 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... 7 views Beltsville News Nov 21, 2023 1 min 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,... 22 views Press Release Nov 21, 2023 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... 4 views Beltsville News Oct 25, 2023 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. –... 7 views Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josiah Trombley, Navy Office of Community Outreach Sep 27, 2023 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,... 22 views Press Release Sep 27, 2023 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... 35 views Kelly Shue Sep 27, 2023 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... 7 views Beltsville News Aug 30, 2023 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,... 5 views Beltsville News Aug 8, 2023 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.... 8 views Beltsville News Aug 8, 2023 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... 100 views Beltsville News Aug 8, 2023 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... 4 views Beltsville News Aug 8, 2023 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... 5 views Beltsville News Aug 8, 2023 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... 2 views Beltsville News Jul 4, 2023 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... 93 views Beltsville News Jun 9, 2023 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... 24 views Beltsville News May 23, 2023 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... 26 views Beltsville News May 23, 2023 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... 1 view Beltsville News May 23, 2023 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... 3 views Beltsville News May 23, 2023 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... 4 views Beltsville News May 23, 2023 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... 2 views Beltsville News Apr 28, 2023 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... 6 views Beltsville News Apr 28, 2023 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... 4 views Beltsville News Apr 24, 2023 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... 903 views Beltsville News Mar 29, 2023 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... 83 views Beltsville News Feb 27, 2023 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... 35 views Beltsville News Feb 27, 2023 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... 25 views Rick Bergmann Jan 25, 2023 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... 59 views Beltsville News Jan 25, 2023 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... 17 views Beltsville News Jan 25, 2023 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... 66 views 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... 29 views 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... 16 views 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... 9 views 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... 21 views 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... 25 views 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... 4 views 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... 3 views 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... 10 views 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... 3 views

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tech sense John Bell Apr 2 5 min Tech Sense April 2024: Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi It has been a little over two years since I wrote about the Raspberry Pi Computer. I missed Pi Day this year because I was... 20 views John Bell Feb 29 5 min Tech Sense March 2024: Printers part 2 Printers – Part 2 This month we continue with our discussions of printers. As I mentioned last month I am in the market for a new... 21 views John Bell Jan 23 5 min Tech Sense February 2024: Printers Printers This month I thought I would start writing a series on computer peripherals. Peripherals are those add-on devices that go along... 8 views John Bell Dec 20, 2023 4 min Tech Sense January 2024: Late Holiday Shopping Late Holiday Shopping Ok, so this could be for those late shoppers looking for technology stocking stuffers or it could be for those that... 1 view John Bell Nov 21, 2023 4 min Tech Sense December 2023: Programming Languages Programming Languages First Program In 1976 I wrote my first computer programs in Fortran, a language that had been created in the 1950’s... 0 views John Bell Oct 25, 2023 5 min Tech Sense November 2023: Ghosts of Christmas Past Ghosts of Christmas Past So, it is October and I find myself writing the annual Christmas column so it will be published before Black... 1 view John Bell Sep 27, 2023 4 min Tech Sense October 2023: Using our Tools: The Spreadsheet As long promised, I am now ready to begin my “Using our tools” series on the spreadsheet. Dan Bricklin developed Visicalc, considered by... 1 view John Bell Aug 8, 2023 4 min Tech Sense August 2023: Back 2 School 2023 Back to School 2023 Another August and another school year. Welcome to our annual Back to School Edition of Tech Sense. The last two... 2 views John Bell Jul 4, 2023 5 min Tech Sense July 2023: Phishing Phishing This month I thought I would revise an article I wrote about three years ago. This year I am thinking about my vacation and... 3 views John Bell May 23, 2023 4 min Tech Sense June 2023: June Potpourri June Potpourri Last month I had the opportunity to do a presentation for the Laurel Senior Friendship Club. We designed this as a... 6 views John Bell Apr 28, 2023 5 min Tech Sense May 2023: World Password Day 2023 World Password Day 2023 May the 4th be with you. This year World Password Day occurs on Star Wars Day. It seems like such a long time... 22 views John Bell Mar 29, 2023 4 min Tech Sense April 2023: Using our Tools: The Word Processor pt. 3 Part 1 of this series is available here. Part 2 of this series is available here. Word Processing Part 3 This month we conclude our... 6 views John Bell Feb 27, 2023 4 min Tech Sense March 2023: Using our Tools: The Word Processor pt. 2 Part 1 of this series is available here. Word Processing Part 2 This month we continue our “Using our Tools” discussion of the Word... 14 views John Bell Jan 25, 2023 4 min Tech Sense February 2023: Using our Tools: The Word Processor Using our Tools: The Word Processor This month we continue the “Using our Tools” series with the Word Processor. Word processing was one... 8 views John Bell Dec 19, 2022 5 min Tech Sense January 2023: Using your Tools: The Browser pt. 3 Part 1 of this column can be found by clicking here. Part 2 of this column can be found by clicking here The Browser Part 3 So here we... 13 views John Bell Nov 29, 2022 4 min Tech Sense December 2022: Using your Tools: The Browser pt. 2 FYI: Part 1 of this column can be found by clicking here. The Browser Part 2 This month we will continue our “Using our Tools” series and... 6 views John Bell Nov 3, 2022 4 min Tech Sense November 2022: Shopping for Holiday Tech Shopping for Holiday Tech 2022 In some ways I am feeling the way Costco must feel when they start to put Christmas merchandise out in... 14 views John Bell Sep 30, 2022 4 min Tech Sense October 2022: Using your Tools: The Browser Using your Tools: The Browser We have been back to school for a few weeks now and I thought it might be time to learn how to better use... 10 views John Bell Sep 1, 2022 4 min Tech Sense September 2022: Back to School! Back to School 2022 School is about to start again, and for the first time in a long time we are expecting a more normal school year with... 4 views John Bell Aug 1, 2022 3 min Tech Sense August 2022: Finding Ebooks Finding eBooks This month I am on vacation as I write the column. As a result, I will be revisiting a topic I last touched on in 2019 to... 7 views John Bell Jul 10, 2022 4 min Tech Sense July 2022: Upgrade Upgrade This month I thought I would briefly cover a variety of topics, staring with updates you may want to consider for your home and... 8 views John Bell May 27, 2022 5 min Tech Sense June 2022: Computers and Cars I have been writing this column for several years now and it is hard for me to believe that I have never written about computers and... 8 views John Bell May 6, 2022 4 min Tech Sense May 2022: World Password Day 2022 World Password Day 2022 World Password Day is on May 5th this year and is observed by updating your passwords and verifying your security... 8 views John Bell Mar 28, 2022 7 min Tech Sense April 2022: Q & A Tech Sense Q&A Every now and then I get questions that I put aside and answer when I have room left in my column. I have accumulated a... 9 views John Bell Mar 1, 2022 4 min Tech Sense: Pi Day March 14 Pi Day - March 14th Monday, March 14th is also known as Pi Day. Pi is of course the number that represents the ratio of a circle’s... 73 views John Bell Dec 31, 2021 4 min Tech Sense: A Safer New Year A Safer New Year I believe that the New Year is a great time to improve your security posture, so with that in mind I have a few... 5 views John Bell Dec 1, 2021 4 min Tech Sense: Holiday Shopping Ideas 2021 Another Holiday season and we are feeling the economic impacts of nearly two years of COVID. There are shortages of many popular... 5 views John Bell Nov 2, 2021 4 min Tech Sense: Potpourri 2021 Potpourri 2021 This month I thought I might touch on several short topics before we go into the holiday season. Windows 11 Windows 11 was... 5 views John Bell Sep 26, 2021 3 min Tech Sense: Wireless Wireless This month our topic is wireless technologies. We will try to briefly cover three wireless technologies that we find in our... 10 views John Bell Aug 31, 2021 4 min Tech Sense: Back To School 2021 Back to School 2021 School starts again shortly, are you ready for the new reality? We are not certain where our students are going to... 2 views John Bell Jul 28, 2021 3 min Tech Sense: Space 2021 Space 2021 A number of significant achievements have occurred in space technologies in the past couple of months and I thought I would... 1 view John Bell Jun 24, 2021 3 min Tech Sense: Chip Shortages Chip Shortages I thought for this month’s column it might be interesting to explore the chip shortage which is having an impact on... 6 views John Bell May 28, 2021 3 min Tech Sense: Ransomware Ransomware I am writing this in May of 2021. As I drive down US 1 here in Beltsville the gasoline prices have all jumped from about $2.40... 8 views John Bell Apr 30, 2021 4 min Tech Sense: Another World Password Day Another World Password Day I have been writing this column for just over five years now and I have written five columns (one was in two... 4 views John Bell Mar 28, 2021 3 min Tech Sense: The USB Port The USB Port As I see it part of the purpose of this column is to give the readers insight into technology. This month I thought I would... 10 views John Bell Feb 25, 2021 4 min Tech Sense: Pi Day March 14 Pi Day - March 14th March 14th is Pi Day. Pi is the number that represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. In... 13 views John Bell Jan 31, 2021 4 min Tech Sense: How Search Engines Work How Search Engines Work Happy New Year! Welcome to 2021, hopefully a better year. Last week I was asked how search engines like Google or... 5 views John Bell Jan 1, 2021 4 min Tech Sense: Free Gifts for the Privacy Minded Free Gifts for the Privacy Minded The holiday season is upon us as we work, play, shop, and go to school online. For many of us hours and... 13 views John Bell Nov 25, 2020 4 min Tech Sense: Holiday Shopping Guide 2020 Holiday Shopping Ideas 2020 It's November again and time to prepare for holiday shopping. It seems that many companies are running “Black... 6 views John Bell Nov 2, 2020 4 min Tech Sense: Phone Phishing Phone Phishing From last month, phishing is a means to try and fraudulently collect money or valuable information from a person using... 41 views John Bell Sep 25, 2020 3 min Tech Sense: Phishing Attacks Phishing Attacks Continuing our series on security and privacy protection this month, we look at phishing. Phishing is a form of social... 126 views John Bell Aug 30, 2020 2 min Tech Sense: Back to School 2020 Back to School Back to school in 2020 is expected to be a lot different from in the past. Currently, Prince George’s County is planning... 5 views John Bell Aug 1, 2020 3 min Tech Sense: Encryption Tools Encryption Tools Last month’s column discussed encryption. This month, the column looks at tools used to encrypt data for everyday use.... 11 views John Bell Jun 26, 2020 2 min Tech Sense: Encryption Encryption One way of protecting your data involves a technology known as encryption. When you were a child, you may have owned a toy... 10 views John Bell Jun 26, 2020 2 min Tech Sense: Privacy Protection Strategies Privacy Protection Strategies This month I am finally returning to my series on privacy and protection. In February we discussed who... 3 views John Bell Apr 23, 2020 4 min Tech Sense: Meetings from Home Meetings from Home It's been a month now, and here we all are still stuck at home. Last month I deviated from my current series and... 9 views John Bell Mar 27, 2020 4 min Tech Sense: Working from Home Working from Home Due to the fact that everyone I know is working from home because of the threat posed by the COVID-19 virus, I thought... 10 views John Bell Mar 2, 2020 4 min Tech Sense: Protecting Your Information Protecting Your Information This is the third in my series on privacy and security. Last month, I reviewed one method of creating secure... 9 views John Bell Mar 2, 2020 4 min Tech Sense: Time to Change Your Passwords Time to Change Your Passwords This month starts my sixth year writing this column. 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JASON'S JIVE Jason Inanga Apr 2 2 min Jason's Jive April 2024 (online exclusive) Dear Reader, it is so nice to be back again. It has been a whirlwind of days for me, many days. Thankfully I am picking up the pieces... 5 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jason Inanga Feb 29 4 min Jason's Jive March 2024 Happy New Year. Many of us have childhood friends and memories of interacting with these friends. I feel it is a blessing to see these... 5 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jason Inanga Jan 23 4 min Jason's Jive February 2024 Happy New Year. Many of us have childhood friends and memories of interacting with these friends. I feel it is a blessing to see these... 4 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jason Inanga Dec 20, 2023 3 min Jason's Jive January 2024 This month I am dedicating my column to a young lady in Beltsville, who has consistently excelled in many areas. Recently, her mother... 5 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jason Inanga Nov 21, 2023 3 min Jason's Jive December 2023 I am so sorry for not being able to have a column last month. I had a few challenges at work as we had a top Corporate Executive spend... 3 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jason Inanga Sep 27, 2023 3 min Jason's Jive October 2023 What a month! Wish I had more space. Let me try to condense all that I have this month. A Jamaican proverb says, “Wha start bad a... 5 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jason Inanga Aug 30, 2023 3 min Jason's Jive September 2023 In my over 50 years on planet earth, I have never witnessed anything like this – talking about the heat. Last week, near the Love Field... 7 views 1 comment Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Aug 8, 2023 2 min Jason's Jive August 2023 By Jason Inanga New Property Tax Credit for senior citizens In 2009, we helped pass a state law allowing the County to cut property taxes for senior... 4 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News May 23, 2023 3 min Jason's Jive June 2023 By Jason Inanga I just turned 53 years old, and I am thankful and grateful to be alive and in relatively good health. God has blessed me in many ways,... 15 views 0 comments 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2 Beltsville News Mar 29, 2023 3 min Jason's Jive April 2023 By Jason Inanga Communication has changed in recent times. I recently went to an establishment to eat and observed around me, there was a table with some... 3 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Jan 25, 2023 3 min Jason's Jive February 2023 By Jason Inanga Welcome to January. I am excited about this new year and all the blessings it has in store for all of us. It will no doubt be filled with... 20 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Dec 19, 2022 3 min Jason's Jive January 2023 By Jason Inanga I will start off with a brief story. A medical doctor friend of mine in Dallas, recently met a young man from Venezuela, Franklyn... 8 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Nov 29, 2022 3 min Jason's Jive December 2022 By Jason Inanga Let me start off with a recent situation that I just encountered on November 14 in Dallas. I had literally finished my day on road,... 12 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Nov 3, 2022 3 min Jason's Jive November 2022 By Jason Inanga Let me start with this so that it does not get lost in the body of this piece. An interesting job opportunity has arisen in Dallas,... 0 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Sep 30, 2022 3 min Jason's Jive October 2022 By Jason Inanga Texas is an interesting place. This week, a grocery chain, H.E.B opened a large store in the Frisco part of North Dallas. An... 5 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Sep 1, 2022 3 min Jason's Jive September 2022 By Jason Inanga My apologies for not having a column last month, the person I was to feature had a last-minute cancellation and I did not have enough... 10 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Jul 10, 2022 3 min Jason's Jive July 2022 By Jason Inanga Greetings from Dallas! We are virtually at the halfway mark of the year! Let us be thankful for small mercies and appreciate that we have... 7 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News May 27, 2022 3 min Jason's Jive June 2022 By Jason Inanga Let me share this experience with you. You probably know about how tourists go down to the Caribbean and hook up with members of the... 8 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News May 6, 2022 3 min Jason's Jive May 2022 By Jason Inanga Straight down to business! Here listening to the story of Billy Paul on You Tube, on the series UNSUNG. I have enjoyed these series on... 11 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Mar 28, 2022 3 min Jason's Jive April 2022 By Jason Inanga That time of the month again. How has your month been? Here in Dallas, we have finally turned the curve from the season of cold weather... 3 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Mar 1, 2022 3 min Jason's Jive March 2022 By Jason Inanga Happy New Year! Let me get straight into it. From March, I am going to start a slight change to this column and will feature very brief... 12 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Dec 31, 2021 3 min Jason's Jive January 2022 By Jason Inanga Compliments of the holiday season to you. By God’s grace we have made it to the end of another year, filled with its mix of fun and... 9 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Dec 1, 2021 3 min Jason's Jive December 2021 By Jason Inanga “Stay In Your Lane.” This is a popular saying I have heard from people older than me, and I learned what it means, recently. In Texas,... 4 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Nov 2, 2021 3 min Jason's Jive November 2021 By Jason Inanga Wow! A bicycle for over $5, 100. Yes, I was as startled as you are. I took my son’s bicycle to a shop near my house to get some repairs... 3 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Sep 26, 2021 3 min Jason's Jive October 2021 By Jason Inanga Did I miss something while I slept? What has changed in the country? I dropped my son to school this morning and stopped at a gas station... 4 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Aug 31, 2021 3 min Jason's Jive September 2021 By Jason Inanga How are you doing? I am fine. Happy the 100-degree weather is almost over here in Dallas. It has been HOT. I can appreciate the cool... 9 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Jul 28, 2021 3 min Jason's Jive August 2021 By Jason Inanga Olwak Jenaro! Permit me to introduce this young author to you. We had a chance meeting in Dallas in early July 2021. His book, “Shufto”... 7 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Jun 24, 2021 3 min Jason's Jive July 2021 By Jason Inanga It’s that time of the month again, where I can sit and share part of my world with you. I will start by congratulating all parents,... 1 view 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News May 28, 2021 3 min Jason's Jive June 2021 By Jason Inanga In a lighter mood, I was having a conversation with a coworker towards the end of May, and I had a very random childhood memory. My late... 13 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Apr 30, 2021 4 min Jason's Jive May 2021 By Jason Inanga This month I was going to dedicate Jason’s Jive to a situation that happened in Dallas, close to where I live. I will leave that for... 6 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Mar 28, 2021 3 min Jason's Jive April 2021 By Jason Inanga So, Texas is officially opened up! We never really shut down as through the pandemic, a lot of people were still up and about. Through my... 16 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Jan 31, 2021 3 min Jason's Jive February 2021 By Jason Inanga (Online Exclusive) Happy New Year. Let us jump straight into things. I was wondering what I would write about this month. While pondering, I came across an... 7 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Jan 1, 2021 3 min Jason's Jive January 2021 By Jason Inanga Dear Reader, how are you doing? It’s been a very interesting year—so much has happened around us and we must be thankful that we are... 7 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Nov 25, 2020 3 min Jason's Jive December 2020 By Jason Inanga As we observe the period of Thanksgiving, we have so much to be thankful for in the midst of all the global events around us. Please... 4 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Nov 2, 2020 3 min Jason's Jive November 2020 By Jason Inanga How are you today? A slight change from the regular Jive this month. Recent events in my country of birth, Nigeria, have propelled me to... 3 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Sep 25, 2020 3 min Jason's Jive October 2020 By Jason Inanga On my way to work, I have a 40-minute commute from McKinney, where I live, to the part of Irving, where I work, right next to a portion... 3 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Aug 1, 2020 3 min Jason's Jive August 2020 By Jason Inanga Let me do something different—Ride Share! I have been doing this for over five years. Here I will share some interesting stories. On a... 35 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Jun 26, 2020 2 min Jason's Jive July 2020 My first tornado experience in October 2019 in Dallas was scary. I had just left the vicinity of the Dallas Love Field Airport, headed... 7 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Beltsville News Jun 26, 2020 3 min Jason's Jive June 2020 As I write, the state of Texas, where I live, has virtually reopened after being relatively shut down due to the pandemic. I know it has... 5 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jason Inanga Apr 23, 2020 3 min Jason's Jive May 2020 I am not going to bore you with all the COVID-19 information making the rounds on social media. It just shows you what some people do... 10 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jason Inanga Mar 27, 2020 2 min Jason's Jive April 2020 This month I am going to share with you something special. In June 2019, a friend of mine, Malcolm Schweizer, was on a sailboat trip in... 48 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jason Inanga Mar 2, 2020 3 min Jason's Jive March 2020 Let me get straight into things. Life in Texas is so much fun and busy. I have seen a lot and continue to learn. The weekend of February... 5 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jason Inanga Mar 2, 2020 3 min Jason's Jive: March 2020 Let me get straight into things. Life in Texas is so much fun and busy. I have seen a lot and continue to learn. The weekend of February... 4 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jason Inanga Dec 2, 2019 3 min Jason's Jive: December 2019 Welcome to another Jive. I am experimenting to see if I can just leave a link in the main printed paper and then have you go online to... 8 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jason Inanga Nov 1, 2019 3 min Jason's Jive: November 2019 My dear reader, I never got to say goodbye, but the month of October has seen me relocate from Beltsville to Dallas. I accepted a... 17 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jason Inanga Sep 28, 2019 2 min Jason's Jive: October 2019 Beltsville is changing right before our eyes. To me, this is a nice development. I know some readers would prefer the old, quiet... 10 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jason Inanga Sep 9, 2019 3 min Jason's Jive: September 2019 Good day, my dear reader. Please forgive my forgetfulness. I did indicate that I would share my amusement park experience with you.... 11 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jason Inanga Aug 10, 2019 2 min Jason's Jive: August 2019 Sometimes I sit down to write, and the hardest thing is what to focus on this month. On a daily basis I see a lot of things—crime in... 22 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jason Inanga Jul 1, 2019 2 min Jason's Jive: July 2019 Dear Reader, I am back. Sorry for my unannounced absence last month. My father passed away on May 31, after battling an illness for the... 13 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jason Inanga May 12, 2019 2 min Jason's Jive: May 2019 Let’s get straight into it. MUSIC! I sit to write the “Jive,” and I am listening to some jazz I stumbled upon over the weekend. 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politics Senator Rosapepe's Staff Apr 2 4 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office March 2024 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... 13 views Council Member Dernoga's Staff Apr 2 3 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga April 2024 Registering to Vote You can register to vote once you turn 16 and obtain your permit. Furthermore, a registered 17-year-old is permitted... 20 views Council Member Dernoga's Staff Feb 29 3 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga March 2024 Primary Election 2024 The Primary Election is less than three months away. We encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote. For the... 2 views Senator Rosapepe's Staff Feb 29 3 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office March 2024 County agrees to keep Beltsville Fire Station open! Thanks to all the leaders and citizens of Beltsville who fought to protect local... 11 views Rick Bergmann Jan 30 4 min PG Fire Chief Tiffany Green removing paid staff from Beltsville VFD On Sunday, January 21, 2024 the Beltsville News was made aware that PG County Fire Chief, Tiffany Greene, intended to remove the paid... 486 views Council Member Dernoga's Staff Jan 23 2 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga February 2024 Virtual Community Conversation with Maryland Insurance Administration Commissioner Join Council Member Dernoga on Tuesday, February 6,... 25 views Senator Rosapepe's Staff Jan 23 3 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office February 2024 Snow and Ice Control: Roadways When a snow emergency is declared, the Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and... 10 views Senator Rosapepe's Staff Dec 20, 2023 4 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office January 2024 Happy New Year! Join Sheilah and I for our Winter Brunch January 20th in Gambrills When: Saturday, January 20th from 12 pm – 2 pm... 22 views Council Member Dernoga's Staff Dec 20, 2023 3 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga January 2025 2024 Gavel Exchange On Tuesday, December 5, the County Council convened to elect a new County Chair and Vice Chair for Legislative Year... 8 views Senator Rosapepe's Staff Nov 21, 2023 4 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: December 2023 League of Conservation Voters says 21st District Delegation has 100% pro-environment voting record All of the members of the 21st... 4 views Council Member Dernoga's Staff Nov 21, 2023 2 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga December 2023 Plantify-ing The World This month, Chair Dernoga and his Chief of Staff visited The Garden International to learn how urban farmers grow... 6 views Council Member Dernoga's Staff Oct 25, 2023 4 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga November 2023 District 1 Community Conversation: Superintendent Millard House II Beltsville residents are invited to join the District 1 Virtual... 16 views Senator Rosapepe's Staff Oct 25, 2023 3 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: November 2023 Order Free At-Home Covid Tests Have you heard? You can get four more free COVID-19 testing kits mailed directly to your home. Order them... 1 view Council Member Dernoga's Staff Sep 27, 2023 4 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga October 2023 Latest Update: Bureau of Engraving and Printing at Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) For those who have not followed this... 48 views Senator Rosapepe's Staff Sep 27, 2023 2 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: October 2023 COVID info and help MDGOVAX Call Center Services are transitioning to 2-1-1 Maryland. Marylanders can still receive information and... 4 views Senator Rosapepe's Staff Aug 30, 2023 2 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: September 2023 How to report potholes in Beltsville Maintenance of State roads (identified by number — Rt 1, Rt 212, etc) is the responsibility of the... 3 views Council Member Dernoga's Staff Aug 30, 2023 3 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga September 2023 Virtual Community Conversation: Proposed Vansville Development Residents’ opinions play a big part in how our landscape changes. Being... 36 views Beltsville News Aug 8, 2023 2 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: August 2023 New Property Tax Credit for senior citizens In 2009, we helped pass a state law allowing the County to cut property taxes for senior... 6 views Beltsville News Aug 8, 2023 2 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga August 2023 Pre-Application Neighborhood Meeting for Proposed Development A development has been proposed for the subdivision of the Beltsville... 5 views Beltsville News Jul 4, 2023 2 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga July 2023 Prince George’s County Budget The County Council recently adopted a balanced $5.4 billion Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Of the... 16 views Beltsville News Jul 4, 2023 3 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: July 2023 Senate Scholarship Deadline July 7th Maryland has a variety of scholarship programs to help our college students. One of them provides... 13 views Beltsville News May 23, 2023 2 min Fazlul Kabir Elected Mayor in City’s Special Election May 16, 2023, College Park, MD – S.M. Fazlul Kabir has been elected Mayor of the City of College Park by City voters during the 2023... 89 views Beltsville News May 23, 2023 3 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: June 2023 Join us June 22nd for community meeting on the 2023 legislative session and your concerns Join us June 22nd at the Beltsville Community... 18 views Beltsville News May 23, 2023 2 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga June 2023 UM Laurel Medical Center Opening in June Located at the intersection of Van Dusen and Contee Roads in Laurel (7150 Contee Road), the new... 11 views Beltsville News Apr 28, 2023 2 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga May 2023 District 1 Community Conversation: Comptroller Brooke Lierman Beltsville residents are invited to join the District 1 Virtual Community... 22 views Beltsville News Mar 29, 2023 3 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: April 2023 Consumer Alert: Thefts of Hyundai and Kia Automobiles As of February 21, 2023, Kia and Hyundai vehicles continue to be stolen at... 3 views Beltsville News Mar 29, 2023 3 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga April 2023 Virtual Community Conversation – April 19 Beltsville residents are invited to join our next District 1 Virtual Community Conversation. On... 0 views Beltsville News Feb 27, 2023 2 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga March 2023 District 1 Virtual Town Hall: Budget Priorities & More Beltsville residents are invited to join me at the District 1 Virtual Town Hall on... 17 views Beltsville News Feb 27, 2023 3 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: March 2023 Join us in Annapolis March 27th! Delegates Joseline Pena-Melnyk, Ben Barnes,Mary Lehman, and I invite you to join us for our annual 21st... 14 views Beltsville News Jan 25, 2023 2 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: February 2023 My wife Sheilah and I were happy to see so many Beltsville neighbors at our 2023 Winter Brunch on last month. We were joined by US... 10 views Beltsville News Jan 25, 2023 2 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga February 2023 Chair Dernoga and Kojo Nnamdi Chair Tom Dernoga appeared on "The Politics Hour" with host Kojo Nnamdi and resident analyst Tom Sherwood... 23 views 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... 29 views Beltsville News Dec 19, 2022 2 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga January 2023 Council Member Dernoga to Chair County Council On December 6, the Prince George's County Council elected District 1 Council Member Tom... 37 views Beltsville News Dec 19, 2022 2 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: January 2023 Join us and Congressman-Elect GlennIvey at our January15th Winter Brunch I hope you can join my wife Sheilah and me for our 2023 Winter... 52 views Beltsville News Nov 29, 2022 2 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: December 2022 Reminder: Health insurance deadline: January 15 Delegates Peña-Melnyk, Barnes, Lehman, and I want to be sure all working families are... 4 views Beltsville News Nov 29, 2022 2 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga December 2022 Route 1 Land Redevelopment Study The Prince George's County Planning Department recently awarded a consultant contract for the Route 1... 44 views Beltsville News Nov 3, 2022 2 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga November 2022 Medicare Policy Review Time to review your Medicare supplemental policies. Will it be a Medicare Advantage program or independent... 5 views Beltsville News Nov 3, 2022 1 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: November 2022 Federal Student Loan Forgiveness - November Deadline President Biden has announced $10,000 (and $20,000 for recipients of Pell Grants) in... 3 views Beltsville News Sep 30, 2022 2 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga October 2022 County Council, Politics, and Development Because the County Council is responsible for local land-use decisions, including the... 51 views Beltsville News Sep 30, 2022 1 min Annapolis Legislative Wrap Up Session for 2022...Planning 2023 Beltsville, Calverton, and Vansville Heights Citizens Association are inviting everyone to a scheduled Zoom meeting to discuss the... 4 views Beltsville News Sep 30, 2022 2 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: October 2022 November 8th Maryland General Election Maryland's 2022 Midterm Election is on Tuesday, November 8th. We want to be sure you have the... 7 views Beltsville News Sep 1, 2022 1 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: September 2022 Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit – September 15th Deadline Maryland students who have at least $20,000 in undergraduate and/or... 4 views Beltsville News Sep 1, 2022 3 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga September 2022 Konterra Drive and Muirkirk Road Project Soltesz Company, a local company based in Prince George's County hopes to build a distribution... 55 views Beltsville News Aug 1, 2022 2 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: August 2022 Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit – September 15th Deadline Maryland students who have at least $20,000 in undergraduate and/or... 11 views Beltsville News Jul 10, 2022 2 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga July 2022 Budget Highlights The County Council adopted the FY 23 Operating and Capital Budgets. The total Operating Budget adopted equals $5.08... 41 views Beltsville News Jul 10, 2022 2 min Lee Havis Announces Campaign For State Senate On June 1, 2022, I was pleased to meet with members of the Beltsville Lions Club to introduce my campaign for State Senate in Legislative... 79 views Beltsville News Jul 10, 2022 2 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: July 2022 July 19th Maryland Primary Maryland's 2022 Primary Election is on Tuesday, July 19th. We want to be sure you have the information you... 7 views Beltsville News May 27, 2022 2 min The Latest News from Senator Rosapepe's Office: June 2022 Report on 2022 Maryland Legislative Session Cutting taxes for seniors and working families To help our constituents faced with rising... 7 views Beltsville News May 27, 2022 2 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga June 2022 Council Budget 2022 By the time you read this the County Council will have voted on the County Budget. There are several priorities that... 24 views Beltsville News May 6, 2022 2 min From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga May 2022 Beltsville Community Dumpster Day with Secure Shredding We have scheduled a Beltsville Community Dumpster Day with Secure Shredding for... 84 views