Local Retailers Can Pass Credit Card Surcharges On to You

New law went onto effect Jan. 27 and could raise your bill by 4 percent.

Stamp Prices Increase: What You Need to Know for Your Next Trip to the Greenbelt Post Office

First-class postal rates are going up for the second time in two years.

Gun Control Advocates Speak Out in Greenbelt

Family members of gun violence victims and police officers speak out on the national debate, citing the number of fatal shootings in Maryland.

Maryland State Police Faces Delays in Gun Background Checks, Gun Dealers Say

It's taking three times longer for background checks.

Anti-Abortion Protester Caused Disturbance During Inaugural

The Los Angeles-based pastor was arrested during the Obama inauguration Monday.

O'Malley Wants $210 Millon for New Prince George's Hospital

The money will also finance minor improvements to Laurel Regional Hospital.

Park Police Offer Tips for Taking Children to Obama Inauguration

Make sure young children have their information written down on a card in their pocket.

Greenbelt Council Votes to Support FBI Headquarters Near Metro

Two counties in Virginia are also vying for the building.

Vacant Homes Still Plaguing Prince George's Neighborhoods

There are almost 2,000 vacant foreclosures in Prince George's County.

Greenbelt City Council: Relocation of FBI Headquarters, PGFD Transfers on Agenda

The city council will meet tonight, Mon. Jan. 14 at 8 p.m.

O'Malley Given Power to Fill Dist. 24 Vacancy

Tiffany Alston will not get her position back.

Greenbelt News Briefs: Wednesday Worksession Cancelled, Basketball Clinic Open

A few notes from around the city of Greenbelt.

NASA Goddard Sends Comfort Items to Soldiers

More than 90 boxes have been sent out.

Winter Break Ideas for Kids in Prince George’s County

Department of Parks & Recreation offers half and full-day programs.

Will Prince George's County's Speed Cameras be Affected by Program Audit?

State Delegate Jon Cardin seeks to root out bogus citations.

Different Factors Within African American Communities Shaped Votes on Question 6

In Prince George's County, 49 percent of the African-American community voted in favor of same-sex marriage.

Greenbelt City Council: Updates to City Code, Council Appointments

What's on the agenda for the Dec. 10, 2012 meeting.

Maryland Casino Revenue Down 28.5 Percent

Three Maryland casinos hauled in a combined total of $43 million last month.

Pet Photo Op with Santa in Pr. George's on Dec. 15

"Photos with Santa" is hosted by the Prince George's County Department of Environmental Resources.

Inner Loop Triple Lane Closure Starts in Maryland Wednesday

Work at the inner loop of the Capital Beltway will begin at Kenilworth Avenue starting Wednesday night.

Former Greenbelt Analyst Hired as Deputy City Manager of Durham, NC

City Manager Michael McLaughlin says William Bowman "Bo" Furguson's work for Greenbelt was 'outstanding.'

Pr. George's Headlines: Deputy Kills Armed Resident, Four Face Homicide Charges from 2010 Incident

Officials wonder if HOAs are liable in pit bull attacks, Bowie State student acquitted of murder charges, Pr. George's Democrats pick Ross' replacement, blog tries to out "racists" by posting shocking comments—many by young people sl

City Council Plans to Be Invisible at Community Visioning Sessions

Greenbelt is set to have three community visioning sessions Saturday.

Weekend Road Closures Slated For MD 193 in Greenbelt

It will pay for motorists to budget extra commute time and plan ahead, says highway official.

Greenbelt Grapples with Pit Bull Liability

Some officials wondered whether HOAs, cooperatives, condominium associations, or even the city could be held liable in pit bull attacks.

How Greenbelt Voted Precinct by Precinct in 2012 and 2008

See how each of the 5 Greenbelt precincts voted for President, Senate and the 5th Congressional seat, and compare it with four years ago.

Maryland's 92-Year-Old Green Party Nominee To Continue Peace Quest

Bob Auerbach may not have won a seat in the U.S. House but he got more than 4,600 votes.

Election Day 2012 in Greenbelt

Updates on Greenbelt votes in the 2012 federal and state elections and election day news will be posted here throughout the day.

Hoyer and Auerbach Clash on Military Facilities Expansion

Greenbelt resident and Green Party nominee Bob Auerbach said no to a military ribbon-cutting celebration Thursday, Rep. Steny Hoyer, Democrat and incumbent, went.

Prince George's Closes 2 Shelters Following Sandy's Departure

One shelter remains open in Prince George's County.

Lights Are Back on in Historic Greenbelt, Thousands of Outages in Service Area

Pepco is reporting a large number of outages in Greenbelt's service area, which includes College Park, Riverdale, and the University of Maryland.

Three Shelters Remain Open in Prince George's Tuesday, All Are 'Pet Friendly'

Residents with and without pets may evacuate to any of three Prince George's County shelters.

Power Out in Most of Historic Greenbelt

Here's a list of emergency telephone numbers.

Update: Prince George's Offers a 'Pet-Friendly' Shelter

Dek: One of the county’s shelters is “pet-friendly.”

Greenbelt Closes Non-Emergency Facilities Monday as Sandy Heads North

Though normal Greenbelt facilities are closed, emergency personnel will be working.

Prince George's Headlines: Former UMD Student Sentenced for Online Threat, Police ID Robbery Suspect

County planners may back off plans to widen several roadways and more.

Page Left Out of Some Prince George's Absentee Ballots

Less than 20 voters were affected, according to the governor's office.

Question 7: Cheat Sheet on Maryland's Gambling Referendum

Get the breakdown on the ins and outs of Question 7—and how the battle is being waged.

Greenbelt Sector Plan May Back Off on Widening Roadways

County planners think they may be able to mitigate the intersections that Greenbelt is concerned about by other means besides widening roadways, a planning coordinator says.

Explore Emergency Preparedness in Greenbelt

Do you know what to do when a gas main breaks, weather events threaten or hazardous materials spill? Greenbelt's Explorations Unlimited will cover how to prepare for emergencies ahead of time.