🌱 Patch AM: What could change after council’s high-stakes meeting with Greenbelt Homes?

Coffee in hand, Greenbelt? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What could change after council's high-stakes meeting with Greenbelt Homes?
• Why Greenbelt chose Carolyn Lambright-Davis as 2026's Outstanding Citizen
• Which Welcoming Week event is happening at Greenbelt's local library?

Also on today's calendar: DivorceCare and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Not as warm; a morning shower, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 69.
• Sunday: A morning thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Council and GHI Discuss Pipes, Lights, Cell Coverage and More (greenbeltnewsreview.com) — Greenbelt's City Council and Greenbelt Homes, Inc. just tackled big neighborhood issues, from who pays for failing stormwater pipes to improving cell coverage with a possible new tower at the fire station. They also discussed streetlight ownership, historical record storage, Story Walk sign safety, and plans for the newly purchased 121 Centerway space, all with direct implications for Greenbelt residents' bills, safety, and services.
   

• Carolyn Lambright-Davis Offers Zeal As the Outstanding Citizen for 2026 (greenbeltnewsreview.com) — Greenbelt residents are celebrating Carolyn Lambright-Davis as the city's 2026 Outstanding Citizen, honored at the Labor Day Festival for years of environmental, civic, and youth work. From leading CHEARS' Earth Squad at Springhill Lake Recreation Center to expanding the Greenbelt Pumpkin Festival citywide and organizing voter registration at Beltway Plaza, she's helped connect young people and neighbors across all parts of Greenbelt.
   

• 7 things to do in the capital region, from a county fair to arts festivals (thebanner.com) — One highlight close to home is a Welcoming Week workshop at the Greenbelt Branch Library, where families can explore music and breathing traditions from different cultures. Alongside that, residents can venture around the region for the Prince George's County Fair, arts shows in Hyattsville and Bethesda, a Silver Spring jazz festival, and a watch party for local tennis star Frances Tiafoe's U.S. Open run.
   

📸 Around Greenbelt

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greenbelt

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 14
• DivorceCare →
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Parent's Night Out →
  15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Move for Reentry Virtual Race →
  Greenbelt MD
• Tool Library Open Hours →
  The Granite Building, 115 Centerway, Greenbelt
  10:00 am
• Pooch Plunge →
  101 Centerway, Greenbelt
  11:00 am
• Star Party →
  City of Greenbelt Observatory, 8101 Northway Road, Greenbelt
  8:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• Greenbelt Farmer's Market →
  25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt
  10:00 am
• ASL Brunch on Sundays in Greenbelt →
  103 Centerway, Greenbelt
  10:30 am
• Tool Library Open Hours →
  The Granite Building, 115 Centerway, Greenbelt
  11:00 am
• Mindfulness Meditation for People Who Struggle With Meditation →
  Ridge Rd, Greenbelt
  1:00 pm
• Denim and Diamonds Crab Feast →
  Martin's Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt
  1:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• 23rd Greenbelt Blues Festival →
  Roosevelt Center, Centerway, Greenbelt

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• A Beloved Dog's Painful Injury Has One Local Family Asking for Help
  For more than 15 years, Charlie Bear has been more than just a pet—he has been a loyal companion, source of comfort, and beloved member of his... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for a reliable, consistent dog walker/sitter for my sweet boy, Ollie.
  Preferably a responsible student looking for extra cash/someone who lives in Greenbelt near Roosevelt High School. Please DM me your rates, if… (Nextdoor Greenbelt East)

• Snipes posted a job opening for Stock Personnel in Greenbelt. Apply here.
• Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish) in College Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenbelt here.

🗞 Nearby News

College Park

• Z Burger, Maman Joon Kitchen close College Park location months after opening (dbknews.com)
• Myriam- Dalila Megouache (nih.gov)
• 10 UMD spots to show your family when they visit campus (dbknews.com)

Beltsville

• Prince George's County joins coalition in lawsuit against USDA reorganization plan (dbknews.com)

Silver Spring

• Man Dead After Fatal White Oak Shooting: Police (patch.com)

Ok Greenbelt! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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