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New Bankrate data shows DMV homebuyers are adding nearly $6K a year to their mortgage costs, with local averages at $5,816.

Expert Jeff Ostrowski recommends borrowers compare at least three offers to save on extra payments.

Mortgage rates (6.71% is the average according to Freddie Mac) have hit their highest level in over a year as bond market turbulence drives yields upward, increasing monthly payments for homebuyers in Bowie; local experts warn that tighter lending conditions may challenge buyers in the area.

Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) cleared its initial 10,000 student bus assignment backlog, but a telephone town hall on Wednesday revealed that 35% of parents still report problems with routes and the Chipmunk app.

Officials will review routes and adjust schedules in the coming weeks.

Bowie State University and Revolutionary VP Studios announced a partnership supporting the new Bachelor of Science program in Immersive Media, Entertainment and Gaming, launching this fall.

The agreement gives students practical training, internships and access to a virtual production studio — boosting local workforce development.

Since spring 2024, Councilmember Edward Burroughs’ free tuition initiative has helped over 2,600 residents attend Prince George’s County Community College in District 8 and parts of District 7 — supporting recent graduates, retired learners and laid-off federal workers.

County Public Schools has assigned bus routes to about 10,000 students who experienced delays during the first week of school (students registering after July 31 are still waiting).

The district will introduce new transportation leadership and hold a telephone town hall for families on Wednesday.

Families in Prince George’s County are still facing bus problems four days into the school year, as parents report missing buses and conflicting information while the district introduces its new Chipmunk bus-tracking app.

Bowie State’s SURI ended its nine-week research program on July 31 with a symposium where 36 students presented research on topics in science + social issues.

The studies examined media coverage of missing Black and Latina women and challenges faced by local elders, guided by faculty.