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– The Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project includes multi-benefit stormwater treatment based on natural systems (native plants and infiltration into soil) and drainage solutions for localized flooding
directly connected urban areas to protect the clarity of Lake Tahoe
It also includes benefits requested by the community and stakeholders
construction activities are now back underway and expected to continue through the 2025 construction season
Construction of Phase I of the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement resumed on Monday, April 21, 2025. Construction activities will include installation of storm water collection, conveyance, and treatment infrastructure within the Tahoe Valley Area Plan. Streets impacted by storm drain installation will include James Avenue and Eloise Avenue between 3rd Street and Tahoe Keys Boulevard
and Council Rock Drive between Washington Avenue and Tahoe Keys Boulevard
Streets impacted by paving will include D Street between Julie Lane and Bonanza Avenue
F Street between Margaret Avenue and Bonanza Avenue
Bonanza Avenue between B Street and F Street
It is anticipated that Phase 1 construction will be complete in September
Construction of Phase 2 of the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project began on Tuesday
Construction activities will include tree removal in the greenbelt
associated water utility infrastructure adjustments
and construction of multi-use paths and recreation areas in the greenbelt area behind The Crossings
Work will also take place in the vicinity of 4th Street
For more information on this project, please visit the Public Works webpage at https://www.cityofslt.us/827/Tahoe-Valley-Stormwater-and-Greenbelt-Im
The City encourages residents and visitors to stay informed about project updates and traffic or utility impacts
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Police are searching for a person who allegedly shoplifted from a store in Greenbelt
on Monday afternoon (Greenbelt Police Department)
(7News) — Police are searching for a person who allegedly shoplifted from a store in Greenbelt
Officials from the Greenbelt Police Department said they are searching for a person who shoplifted from the DTLR store located at 7429 Greenbelt Road
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The person allegedly then fled the area in a white sedan
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Few warnings have the impact and clarity like the one that can be found on the last page of the Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition’s (SCGC) information package that promotes the benefits of expanding the Greenbelt.
what happens to our environment happens as well to us and our community," it says
the local organization has attempted to cut through all of the clutter to deliver what the boxing world would call ‘the knockout punch’ — a claim so direct and accurate
there’s virtually no room to debate it
At an education/information session Sunday afternoon
presented by the Facebook group Engaging Residents of Oro-Medonte and held at the Oro-Medonte Community Arena
a few dozen area residents turned out to hear what they can do to ensure the long-term health of their communities
“We’re here as part of a four-part series about how the Greenbelt can be beneficial to water security in Simcoe County,” said Margaret Prophet
We had one in Tiny Township about two weeks ago and we’re going to have another one in Alliston and then up towards Clearview
“We’re talking specifically about the Oro Moraine and how important it is
not only to the residents of Oro-Medonte but to the greater water security in Simcoe County and how we can make sure that we can have places that provide our water
provide us with recreation and tourism dollars and make sure our communities are livable," she added.
Rather than direct the conversation with traditional talking points
the organizers of the afternoon session put the direction and onus of the conversation on those who attended
Prophet and her session ‘facilitators’ encouraged the residents to share their values
“We find that residents really know their communities best,” Prophet said
“We’re trying to have a conversation about how the Greenbelt can be beneficial for them to kind of cue into their own concerns about water security.”
At one of the 'break-out’ tables
the discussion ranged from how folks got their water
the value of wetlands in the community and the impacts of aggregate mining to the urbanization of rural areas
allowed residents to keep their concerns top of mind so when the Greenbelt’s 10-year statutory review is held sometime later this year
they’ll have their input prepared and ready to go
the province designated Simcoe County as a high priority for Greenbelt expansion because urbanization was threatening water security
“Growth pressures were kind of overwhelming the water table and it was written about in various reports,” Prophet said
“So that was a proposal that was trying to figure out how do we keep the moraine and the watershed
“It’s a balancing act versus an erasure of one over the other,” she added
Understanding there are competing priorities at work is essential to building the right plan
but it only works if everyone is using the same factual information
“The government’s responsibility really should be ‘we’re making decisions based on the evidence,'” Prophet said
I don’t know if they necessarily lie
we have forgotten that evidence matters.”
She compared the government’s actions to an individual making an insurance claim after a car crash
you have to tell them what the value of the vehicle is
how badly damaged it is and you have to have receipts to back it up,” Prophet said
She said she’s made numerous presentations that have been criticized by government decision-makers because they don’t like the facts — not that they disagree with them
“The presentation I did today is a short version of what I would normally do,” Prophet said
“It kind of feels a little bit like I’m going to depress you
but I really need you to understand what the baseline is here."
She gets that she’s not delivering good news
but that doesn’t sway her commitment
“This is civics engagement 101,” Prophet said
Who’s got your interests at heart? People need to know that someone’s going to listen to them.”
(West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails Groupfile photo)
Your role in a vision for Seattle’s largest stretch of remaining forest was the largest topic at this month’s gathering of HPAC
Police had updates too during the meeting at Delridge Library
RIDGE TO RIVER: While this initiative is being reinvigorated, it’s not new. Paul West, who said he had lived in the area for 25 years, explained that Ridge to River was inaugurated in 2019 “to make more connections between the Longhouse and the nearby neighborhoods,” particularly through the West Duwamish Greenbelt
a “four-mile-long corridor along the Duwamish River,” stretching south to White Center
“We’re in the process of introducing people to the greenbelt … our goal is to make people fall in love with the greenbelt …it has a lot of existing .
That love would be accompanied by community connections, West continued. Ridge to River has in its sights the entire stretch, north to south, especially underserved neighborhoods. And as a centerpiece, it’s the historical home of the Duwamish Tribe
“They don’t just think that their ancestors are in the greenbelt
they KNOW their ancestors are in the greenbelt.” And now is prime time to get more people involved with the land
As for Ridge to River, “We’re just getting up and running,” including their new website
the first trail that will connect to the longhouse
West said they expect the first phase to take about two years to roll out
and then next year they’ll ask the community for opinions to refine the draft plan
shaping it into a final version they hope the city will adopt for the area
About a dozen organizations are directly involved
But this isn’t just about a plan; after one is finalized
there’ll be another phase to turn it into reality
What about volunteer opportunities? asked an attendee. “There are groups running volunteer events right now!” said Borsenik; West had noted that the area’s been part of the Green Seattle Partnership efforts for ~20 years
Who owns the land? another asked. Answer: Primarily multiple city departments, plus adjacent South Seattle College (WSB sponsor)
A variety of issues then bubbled into the discussion – from the long-running kiln-dust contamination in part of the area
to “sketchy people,” to a shipping container that’s long been in the forest for storage (Borsenik said “we’ve been trying to get it out of there”)
Kirkpatrick also introduced an attendee she’d invited
owner of a nearby building that’s being revived as an event venue
who had temporarily activated a trail through the greenbelt between his property and the SSC parking lot rented for a recent event
the ones there now were built without a central plan/vision so might not be optimally located
and some areas don’t have access at all
“activate it and that’ll get more people interested” was a prevailing sentiment
Watch for opportunities – starting with the survey next month
(We’ll of course publish that announcement here when it’s available.)
The meeting started, as many community-coalition meetings do, with an update from Seattle Police
WHAT’S NEXT: HPAC meets fourth Wednesdays most months – time and location might vary, so check the coalition’s new website, hpaction.org
Love that people are talking about activating the greenbelt
but I would not go back alone. Making the longhouse accessible by foot
maybe even a pedestrian bridge to the shoreline is in order (but realistically
The trailhead just north of the Longhouse on the map is in the Longhouse parking lot
It’s just a steeper trail towards the end
No campers near that I’ve noticed north of the college since about 2022
Wonderful that green space like this exist. Idea
It would be a treat for them to learn about their area and take ownership. Keep up the good work
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President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House.
WATCH LIVEBarricade situation at Greenbelt apartment complex ends with man in custodyby Ida Domingo
(7News) — A barricade situation in Greenbelt
came to an end Saturday afternoon after police took a suspect into custody and treated an injured woman
according to the Greenbelt Police Department
A PGPD spokesperson confirmed to 7News' Maryland Bureau Chief Brad Bell that the incident occurred at Franklin Park at Greenbelt Station Apartments
formerly known as Springhill Lake Apartments
the responding agency at the time of the incident
told 7News a call came in for a reported hostage situation
Police said they later learned the incident was a domestic incident between a man and a woman
Police said the suspect initially refused to surrender and barricaded himself in the unit but was later taken into custody
The woman involved was taken to an area hospital to be treated for minor cut injuries
The suspect in this case was charged with assault
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story previously mentioned that this incident was a hostage situation and referred to the victim in this case as a hostage
7News later learned the incident was initially reported as a hostage situation and police say it was a domestic incident that turned into a barricade situation
A member of Maryland’s delegation pushed back on President Donald Trump’s comments singling plans to scrap moving the FBI’s headquarters to Prince George’s County
Chris Van Hollen told WTOP that moving the FBI to a new headquarters outside of D.C
culminating in a decision made by the General Service Administration (GSA) in 2023
Greenbelt is about a 22-35-minute drive to the FBI’s current headquarters in Northwest D.C
On Friday, Trump, while speaking at the Department of Justice
called for an end to the planned relocation
incorrectly stating the agency should not be moving “three hours away” to Maryland
what he called “a liberal state.”
We’re not going to let that happen,” Trump said
“We’re going to build another big FBI building right where it is
because the FBI and the DOJ have to be near each other.”
FBI Director Kash Patel signaled moving the agency into an “old Department of Commerce” instead of the planned move to Maryland
nobody in the administration reached out to Van Hollen about a proposed change to the FBI relocation plans
The senator told WTOP he would not support an effort to build the new home of the FBI in a place that doesn’t meet the requirements like Greenbelt did during the selection process
“We will fight to make sure that the Greenbelt decision stands,” Van Hollen said
“No matter how long that takes.”
The GSA selected a 61-acre site near the Greenbelt Metro Station as the future home of the FBI in 2023
it was understood during the process that the FBI needed a “more campus-like setting” and not a downtown location
Maryland’s delegation — which includes Gov
Angela Alsobrooks — said it plans to follow the 2023 decision
adding that moving to Greenbelt “offers the lowest price and the best value to the taxpayers.”
If Trump reverses the GSA’s decision
Van Hollen said a whole new process would need to begin
and funding would need to be appropriated by Congress
“This process will just take a lot longer,” Van Hollen said
and that is a great disservice to the men and women of the FBI.”
A report released by a federal watchdog in February called the process flawed
causing the site to be chosen over a potential location in Springfield
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Iowans are spoiled with festival opportunities
here's one more to add to the list: Greenbelt Music Festival
the Greenbelt Music Festival is a two-day music event that features over 20 bands with bluegrass
Festival goers will find plenty of vendors
Headliners at Greenbelt Music Festival include Greensky Bluegrass and The Devil Makes Three
Where is the Greenbelt Music Festival?Greenbelt Music Festival takes place in a "hidden field" in Clive
located near the Horizon Events Center and off the Greenbelt Trail
The local music event will be hosted on May 16 and 17
Festival passes go on sale Friday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m., with a presale that begins on Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. at greenbeltmusic.com
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an ecologist and herpetologist at Stony Brook University
is beginning a new research project on the eastern box turtle at the end of May
The Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt are fundraising for the study
a unique ecosystem between Bridgehampton and Sag Harbor
The project will also track turtles on Staten Island
in Queens and at the Brookhaven National Laboratory
Thonis is proposing a long-term ecological monitoring study
with the goal of tracking eastern box turtle population trends and demographic changes over time,” according to FLPG’s appeal for help raising just shy of $8,500 for the study
Dr. Thonis’s initial research project, in 2016, studied “Eastern Box Turtle Shell Damage and Health in an Urban Landscape.” It was published in the journal Chelonian Conservation and Biology in 2023
The follow-up study this summer will examine how urbanization of our area affects life history traits
including population size and survival rates “along an urbanized gradient in New York,” according to the abstract for the study
Wildlife detection dogs will assist with the work
“This research will help further our understanding of the ecological dynamics of eastern box turtles and contribute to the broader field of evolutionary ecology and the environmental influences on populations in urbanized landscapes,” said Dr. Thonis in her proposal for the project
Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt are collecting donations for the study online here
it’s almost prime turtle crossing season
Watch out for turtles traveling on local roads
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If you’ve ever traveled with a runner
you know that one of the things they’re researching before boarding a plane or hitting the road is “where are the best running trails in (insert city here.)”
I truly believe that jumping on a recreation trail is one of the best ways to experience a new city or town
running while on vacation has introduced me to some really incredible paths including the Pigeon Creek Greenway in Evansville
Indiana along the beautiful Ohio River.
but getting lost on the trails near Kawela Bay on Oahu proved to be an absolutely beautiful workout
I loved getting to check out the Lady Bird Lake Trail while in Austin
And any time I’m visiting family in Ohio
I can’t resist a run on the old stomping grounds at Mill Creek Metro Parks in Youngstown.
As much as I love pounding the pavement on those destination runs
I’ll never take what we have in our own backyard for granted
The Boise River Greenbelt is an incredible resource in the Treasure Valley and now it’s getting the recognition it deserves!
The USA Today just asked 12 of their favorite travel journalists to help them find the 20 best recreation trails in America for their 2025 “Reader’s Choice Award” in the category
because the second nominee on the list is none other than the Boise River Greenbelt.
Stretching along the Idaho capital's namesake river
the Boise River Greenbelt is open from sunrise to sunset and cuts through the middle of town
It includes a dozen different parks where you can take a break and enjoy the scenery
There are also popular birding spots along the belt
When I voted, it was in sixteenth place which means it could really use some support from those of us who live and work around it! If you’d like to vote for the Greenbelt click HERE.
If you haven’t taken the time to watch this vintage 1970 home movie of what the banks of the Boise River looked like without the Greenbelt
It’s wild to see what the city looked like before the Greenbelt.
which was narrated by former Boise City Councilman
talks about the plans for both the Warm Springs Golf Course and the continuous path that would eventually run through it.
As the video shot from a helicopter rolls, he talks about the vision of creating a continuous path on both sides of the river from Lucky Peak, through Downtown and “hopefully through Garden City and through the county.” It wasn’t an easy task to pull off
but it certainly proved to be worth it!
the Boise River Greenbelt gives both Idahoans and tourists the opportunity to navigate their way from Lucky Peak all the way into Eagle through the 25-mile
The things to do along the Greenbelt just keep multiplying as more parks
businesses and restaurants have been added over the last few years
If you’ve ever traveled with a runner, you know that one of the things they’re researching before boarding a plane or hitting the road is “where are the best running trails in (insert city here.)”\nRead More
When I voted, it was in sixteenth place which means it could really use some support from those of us who live and work around it! If you’d like to vote for the Greenbelt click HERE.
If you haven’t taken the time to watch this vintage 1970 home movie of what the banks of the Boise River looked like without the Greenbelt
As the video shot from a helicopter rolls, he talks about the vision of creating a continuous path on both sides of the river from Lucky Peak, through Downtown and “hopefully through Garden City and through the county.” It wasn’t an easy task to pull off, but it certainly proved to be worth it!
Today, the Boise River Greenbelt gives both Idahoans and tourists the opportunity to navigate their way from Lucky Peak all the way into Eagle through the 25-mile, mostly shaded multi-use path. The things to do along the Greenbelt just keep multiplying as more parks, businesses and restaurants have been added over the last few years.
Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall.
(7News) — A brush fire broke out in Prince George's County on Beltsville Agricultural Research Center land on Sunday
just feet away from Greenbelt Elementary School
According to Prince George's County's Fire and EMS Department
The fire has been contained and is nearly extinguished
with crews currently checking for any remaining hot spots
Officials confirmed that there were no injuries and no extension of the fire into nearby homes or structures.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forestry Services will remain on the scene overnight to monitor the situation.
At Greenbelt’s Fashion Square, Golden Goose’s Fioreria Golden pop-up turned ‘ready-to-wear’ into ready-to-personalize. Celebrities like Rhian Ramos, Maja Salvador, Maine Mendoza, and Kylie Verzosa crafted their own unique pieces.
Golden Goose has landed in Manila with tools in hand and sneakers on the table
The Italian cult brand marked the opening of its Fioreria Golden pop-up at Greenbelt’s Fashion Square with a one-night-only event that turned shopping into an art form
Guests stepped into a greenhouse-meets-workshop
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The evening revolved around the brand’s Co-Creation concept: an open invitation to personalize Golden Goose pieces with the help of Dream Makers
guests customized the label’s Super-Star sneakers and new Venezia bags with handwritten messages and handpicked embellishments.
The space channels the charm of a vintage Italian flower shop: antique wood tables
and the sound of metal tools as guests stitched
The store’s Fioreria concept—Italian for flower shop—is a nod to the organic
layered process of crafting something with care
The soundtrack was tailored for the moment
with DJ sets by Badkiss and Margáchi dialing up the atmosphere
each walking away with a one-of-one creation
and perhaps a newfound appreciation for artisanal scuffing
The Fioreria Golden pop-up also marks a regional milestone
Golden Goose signals a deeper investment in the APAC market
the space hosts an exclusive rollout of the Venezia bag
a structured silhouette inspired by Venetian geometry
topped with a golden buckle and open to varied personalization
giving visitors the chance to get hands-on
and walk away with something entirely their own
For more information on Golden Goose, visit its website and pass by its store in Greenbelt 5
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WASHINGTON (7News) — Documents released Monday show Metro is considering splitting the Silver Line in two east of Stadium Armory
sending some Yellow Line trains to Greenbelt
One proposal Metro is exploring is to send half of all Silver Line trains to New Carrollton instead of ending all of them at downtown Largo
Metro said by adding some Silver Line service in addition to the Orange Line service that already serves New Carrollton
riders on the section of the Orange Line east of Stadium-Armory would see trains arrive every 6-8 minutes instead of every 10-12 minutes
The possible change would also allow riders in that area to go straight to places like Dulles Airport and Tysons without transferring trains
on the portion of the Blue/Silver lines east of Stadium-Armory
Trains would only arrive every 6-8 minutes instead of every five to six minutes as is the case now
Another proposal Metro is exploring is to once again run some Yellow Line trains to Greenbelt
Yellow Line trains have a “turnback” at Mt
Vernon Square and don’t run any further north
Metro is considering running half of all Yellow trains to Greenbelt and continuing to end service for the other half at Mt
All Yellow Line trains used to go to Greenbelt
Metro will also explore increasing service on the Red Line by adding what it calls
“super peak” service during the busiest part of peak hours
“Super peak” service would involve wait times of four minutes between trains on the Red Line instead of five minutes and would involve a larger percentage of eight-car trains instead of six
Metro said it will also consider adding a “super peak” service on a section of the Silver Line between Wiehle-Reston East and Stadium-Armory
The service would only go one direction; in the morning extra trains added for “super peak” service would run eastbound and their last stop would be at Stadium-Armory
while in the afternoon “super peak” would run westbound and end at Wiehle-Reston
The Metro documents released Monday indicate Metro is exploring these ideas as part of an effort to make the best use of the resources it has
Metro is hoping to help relieve overcrowding and decrease travel times by making changes during the busiest times and in the busiest areas of the rail system
“These are concepts we are analyzing in preparation for the [WMATA] General Manager’s budget proposal next month,” Metro spokesperson Tierra Hill wrote in an email to 7News Monday
Metro’s board of directors is scheduled to meet Thursday and talk about the possible changes
although Metro said its long-term budget still looks dire
new documents released Monday show that in the short term
One reason --- rail riders are paying more often instead of evading the fare
Although rail ridership is up just 7% versus a year ago
the amount of money Metro is collecting from rail riders is up 33%
a fare hike is also partially the reason for that increase in revenue
on Metrobuses it’s the opposite story: ridership is up 12%
but revenue is only up 6% as many riders continue to fare evade
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Greenbelt Arts Center’s modest production of “tick
tick…BOOM!” honors the life and talent of composer Jonathan Larson with subtlety and charm
In the year of what would have been Larson’s 65th birthday
Greenbelt Arts Center presents his semi-autobiographical musical in celebration of the artist that passed away tragically at the young age of 36
right before the resounding success of his career-making musical
“RENT,” that would sustain his legacy long after his death
The musical follows the composer through various vignettes of his life “tick ticking away” as a struggling artist in New York City during the year of his dreaded 30th birthday (1990)
is only focused on one thing: the resounding success of his workshop
he has been working on for five years which lead to a marvelous Broadway contract
garnered the respect and attention of his idol
…charming cast…affectionately invites audiences on Larson’s unique journey…[Elizabeth] Suzanne brought unabashed joy to the production…
portraying instead the self-importance and conceit of Jon’s experience—often dismissing the wants and feelings of his friends—rather than the nuanced and entangled experience of the intersectionality between life
The less empathetic interpretation of Jon’s character made for less impactful softer moments in scenes like Michael’s HIV diagnosis discovery (just one of the resounding emotional “BOOMs” that Jon anxiously awaits throughout the production)
McCarthy had some difficulty embracing the vocal affectation of Larson’s rock-musical score
the two brought an endearing spirit to the production in higher energy moments
such as their duet “No More” which infected the audience with smiles and laughter
The production had some issues due to a lack of unified tone and vision
The sound design by Connor Lugo-Harris proved somewhat imbalanced throughout the show
mostly due to the very low volume of the tracked music
it left the production missing that classic
rock-musical feel and energy synonymous with Larson’s work
consisting of white walls with sheet music attached on one side and Jon’s shelved musical memorabilia on the other
was a bit lackluster and could have had a little more color
even with Jake Gunter’s attractive lighting design
McCready’s full use of the stage was admirable
given the large playing field and small cast but
scene changes were noticeably long despite the large number of run crew
the true light of the production was the performance by Elizabeth Suzanne as Susan
Suzanne brought unabashed joy to the production not only as her primary character
Suzanne undeniably proved her breadth of range
and motivations even in the mere seconds in which she portrayed them onstage
Her beautiful and intentional vocal skills effortlessly matched that of her theatrical ones
heightening comedic songs like “Therapy” and stirring emotional songs like “Come To Your Senses.” Whenever Suzanne took the stage as any one of her characters
with its charming cast and intimate setting
Greenbelt Arts Center’s production of “tick
tick…BOOM!” affectionately invites audiences on Larson’s unique journey
tragically frozen forever as the portrait of an artist gone too soon
Running Time: Approximately one hour and 30 minutes with no intermission
“tick, tick…BOOM!” runs through April 12, 2025, presented by Greenbelt Arts Center at 123 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770. For more information and to purchase tickets, please go online
COVID Safety: Masks are optional but required at the April 11 performance
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Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release
a section of the Boise River Greenbelt under Capitol Boulevard will be closed starting March 31 while the City of Boise's Public Works team repairs a geothermal pipe
The tunnel closure along the north side of the river is expected to end the week of April 21
Greenbelt users are asked to follow all posted signs and use the detours at the Boise State Friendship Bridge and Ann Morrison Park Pedestrian Bridge
Detours are also in place at the 8th Street intersection adjacent to the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial as mobility improvements are underway
(7News) — A man was charged with murder for his alleged connection to a shooting that left a person dead and another injured in Greenbelt
according to the Prince George's County Police Department
officials said officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 8500 block of Greenbelt Road
officers said they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds
The two men were taken to a local hospital
later identified as 18-year-old Rasheed Davis
The other man was in critical condition and remains hospitalized
Police said they charged 20-year-old Jaiden Thomas of Silver Spring
Maryland with first and second-degree murder and other related charges
He is in custody of the Department of Corrections
Police ask anyone with information about the incident to call detectives at 301-516-2512
(7News) — Greenbelt police are investigating after a body was found in a wooded area Tuesday evening
The investigation into this incident is ongoing
WASHINGTON (7News) — One of two teenagers accused of opening fire and injuring five teens at a “Senior Skip Day” gathering in Greenbelt
in April has been found not guilty by a Prince George’s County Judge
prosecutors failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the teen was the shooter
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A 14-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrested for the shootout at Schrom Hills Park during the unsanctioned senior skip day party on April 19
but the accused teen in Wednesday's judgment case was waived back to juvenile court
7News is choosing not to reveal his identity
The other accused shooter goes on trial in December
officers arrived at Schrom Hills Park where they found a group of 500 to 600 high schoolers
More officers were called to control the crowd just as shots rang out
7News obtained body cam video that captured the moments after the shooting as officers ran toward the scene:
They were released from the hospital following the incident
During a court hearing for one of the teens' bond hearings
and a large amount of cash were recovered during the 16-year-old's arrest
The Green River Police Department reminds residents that using motorized vehicles on the Green River Green Belt and Skyline Trail is strictly prohibited. According to a recent post on the Green River Police Department’s Facebook page
are considered motor vehicles under State Statute and must be street legal
and insured to be used anywhere within the city limits of Green River
Driving a motorcycle in prohibited areas violates City Ordinance 24-3
Motorcycles may only be driven on roadways designated for motor vehicles
motorcycles may only be driven on roadways designated for motor vehicles
The Facebook post further states the GRPD would be taking a “no-tolerance policy” to the illegal use of motorized vehicles in use in non-motorized vehicle areas of the city
Pedal bicycles and electric bicycles are not considered motor vehicles by State Statutes
caution must still be used to ensure that their use is not harmful or dangerous to the rider or others enjoying the Greenbelt area
2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrating 20 Years of The Greenbelt’s Impact on Ontario's Environment
Along with Greenbelt supporters and our many partners
the Greenbelt Foundation is very excited to mark two decades of Ontario's Greenbelt
Ontario’s Greenbelt remains a vital resource encompassing over 2 million acres of critical landscapes and systems
This 20th anniversary milestone highlights the Greenbelt’s unique role in providing fresh air
and world-class recreation and tourism experiences for all Ontarians
the Greenbelt’s success lies in the strength of communities
strong and forward-looking provincial policies
and focused investment," said Edward McDonnell
and enhance the Greenbelt’s natural heritage and water systems while supporting biodiversity and Ontario’s vibrant local food and agricultural economy."
Greenbelt Provides Community and Climate Resilience The Greenbelt is a key pillar of Ontario’s climate resilience strategy
safeguarding natural systems and assets that protect communities from extreme weather
and farmlands act as a natural buffer—absorbing carbon
and mitigating the effects of rising temperatures
the Greenbelt helps ensure long-term environmental stability and community well-being across the Greater Golden Horseshoe
Greenbelt’s Agricultural Significance The Greenbelt is a powerhouse of agricultural production
containing some of Ontario’s best farmland and playing a critical role in the province’s agri-food security
it represents a significant share of Ontario’s total arable land
The region is home to Ontario’s only two specialty crop areas—the Holland Marsh and the Niagara Tender Fruit and Grape Area—where fertile soils and unique climate conditions allow for the cultivation of high-value crops not commercially viable elsewhere
Greenbelt farms and agricultural operations contribute disproportionately to Ontario’s food production
yielding high volumes of fruits and vegetables per acre
With over 269,000 acres of farmland in fruit production—52.6% of all Ontario’s fruit acreage—the Greenbelt provides the majority of the province’s fresh fruit supply
it hosts over 2,000 acres of vegetable production
accounting for 10.7% of Ontario’s total vegetable acreage
These farms not only sustain local markets but also contribute to a resilient and diverse food system that benefits all Ontarians
Greenbelt’s Environmental and Economic Impact The Greenbelt is not only an environmental asset but also a crucial economic driver for Ontario
Economic activity connected to the Greenbelt generates $9.6 billion annually and supports 177,700 full-time jobs in agriculture
the Greenbelt sequesters 71 million tonnes of carbon
provides $224 million in flood mitigation and delivers $3.2 billion annually in ecosystem services
The Greenbelt Foundation’s Support The Foundation remains focused on stewardship
backed by a 20-year track record of research
As the only charitable organization solely dedicated to the health and prosperity of Ontario's Greenbelt
the Foundation has funded over 300 grants and reviewed 1,200 funding requests since 2005
This work has expanded public access to the Greenbelt through outdoor recreation initiatives while advancing research to enhance understanding of its economic
the Greenbelt is needed more than ever as a key asset to our economy
a necessary benefit to the quality of life in Ontario
and a support for strong rural communities across the province
The Greenbelt is essential for fostering sustainable agricultural practices and ensuring food security for Ontario's residents
making it a critical component of the province's economic and environmental landscape
The permanent protection of the Greenbelt will ensure the natural resources and climate resilience of future generations
For a timeline of the Greenbelt and the Foundation’s milestones, please visit: https://www.greenbelt.ca/history
About the Greenbelt and the Greenbelt Foundation The Greenbelt Foundation is the only organization solely dedicated to ensuring the Greenbelt remains permanent
the Foundation receives core funding from the Government of Ontario as well as public and private support to make strategic investments that enhance and improve the Greenbelt’s natural and economic systems
with the support of the Province of Ontario and many partners
the Foundation has funded investments in the Greenbelt’s interconnected natural
Now a world-class model for land use policy, Ontario’s Greenbelt spans over two million acres of protected natural landscapes, farmlands, and urban river valleys. For more information, visit: www.greenbelt.ca
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(7News) — The Greenbelt Police Department's Criminal Investigative Unit is actively investigating a first-degree assault that took place at the Greenbelt Deli in Beltway Plaza Mall
The incident occurred at approximately 12:29 p.m
when a suspect engaged got into an argument with the a Deli employee
He was deliberately struck in the head with a metal chair by the wanted man
Authorities have released an image of the suspect and are urging anyone who can identify or has come into contact with the individual to reach out
Those with information should contact the Greenbelt Police Department at (301) 474-7200
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(7News) — A 19-year-old scooter rider succumbed to injuries he sustained during a crash in October 2024 in Greenbelt
officials said officers responded to the area of Crescent Road and Greenhill Road for a crash
Police's preliminary investigation revealed that a driver struck a scooter rider
while he was in the bicycle lane of Crescent Road
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Godette was taken with critical injuries to a local hospital
The investigation into the fatal crash remains ongoing
Police ask anyone with information on this case to call them at 301-731-4422