Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: What Greenbelt’s latest fire and EMS staffing changes mean for you
Spotted on the Greenbelt calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!

Good morning Greenbelt! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Greenbelt's latest fire and EMS staffing changes mean for you
Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 58.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Greenbelt updates on fire and EMS staffing changes and appellate court case (mdstatewire.com) — Greenbelt officials are updating residents on their ongoing court challenge to Prince George's County's fire and EMS staffing changes and what those shifts mean for coverage at Greenbelt Station. A new fall schedule starting October 4 adjusts weekday staffing hours and relocates a paramedic unit, while the city continues pushing for full, around-the-clock fire and EMS staffing for local residents.
![]()
📸 Around Greenbelt
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Greenbelt
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093,
9:30 am - When Eagles Gather →
Zoom,
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton -
10:30 am - Positively Moving - Presented by ArtStream Held in Meeting Room 2
New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton -
10:30 am - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton -
11:30 am - Computer Basics: Open Lab
BL Activity Room Bladensburg -
4:00 pm - Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Greenbelt - Program Room
12:15 pm - English Conversation Club
Bladensburg - BL Activity Room Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
1:00 pm - Sew it Seams: Open Sewing Lab
New Carrollton -
3:30 pm - Teen Action Group (TAG)
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
4:30 pm - Maryland Witches - Book Talk and Signing →
25 Crescent Road, Greenbelt - Step 4 Re-entry: A night of line dancing to support re-entry mediation →
Joy Joy Land Event Hall, 311 N Warwick Ave, Baltimore
6:00 pm
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Sunday October 11
📣 Greenbelt Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Greenbelt Volunteers Recognized for Outstanding Service at 104th PGCVFRA & Ladies Auxiliary Convention —Greenbelt Volunteer FD Ladies Auxiliary Read on Patch
- Remington Hospitality posted a job opening for On-Call Banquet Server- Crowne Plaza College Park in Greenbelt. Apply here.
- sweetgreen posted a job opening for College Park - Core Team Member in College Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greenbelt here.
🗞 Nearby News
College Park
- UCLA vs Maryland Prediction, Odds & College Football Picks for September 26 (news-usa.today)
- Microsoft Opens Quantum Research Center At University Of MD (patch.com)
- Charlotte Pommer: Resistance fighter and female pioneer of German anatomy (nih.gov)
Beltsville
- 81 Years Later, Fallen Aviator's Dog Tags Reach Daughter (southernmarylandchronicle.com)
Bowie
- 16-Year-Old Charged As Adult In Prince George's Community College 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.