Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Bowie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The first Black-run food bank in the DMV area, The Storehouse, serves over 2,000 families facing food insecurity each month and will hold its food drive on April 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Assembly of God in Latham—registration is required. WJLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A legislative audit found that an error in payroll records led a substitute teacher in Prince George’s County to be paid over $7 million in 2022, with the school system recovering the funds about two months later. The audit also revealed ongoing issues with payroll, procurement and employee screening—officials have since started new measures and scheduled updated inventories and contract reviews. WTOP
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Council will review the proposed FY 2026 Budget and Capital Improvements Program in a series of worksessions and public hearings at City Hall — residents are encouraged to attend and offer their comments. The meetings are set for April 14, 21, 28, 30, May 5 and May 12, all starting at 8 p.m. City of Bowie
- ➤ Maryland’s new representatives April McClain Delaney and Sarah Elfreth are handling over 4,000 calls a week from constituents worried about federal job cuts—many of these calls come from workers facing layoffs. They said they are helping affected employees by urging them to file appeals with unions and by explaining their options. WJLA
- ➤ City of Bowie Water will flush hydrants from April 7 to May 21, which may cause water to turn a bit discolored — the color should clear in about 24 hours. Residents are advised to avoid doing laundry during the flush and can get free rust remover from City Hall and Public Works. City of Bowie
- ➤ Police leaders in Prince George's County said cameras at school zone stop signs have cut violations by up to 50%—with initial numbers showing 1,400 daily violations dropping significantly in places like Colmar Manor and Morningside. Maryland lawmakers are now considering expanding the program into Montgomery County to further reduce traffic incidents. WJLA
- ➤ Maryland lawmakers continue to debate a bill to stop local police from partnering with ICE after officials mistakenly released Venezuelan national Wilmer Echenique-Navarro despite an ICE detainer. Navarro, a confirmed member of the Tren de Aragua gang—who had confessed to a murder before his confession was ruled inadmissible—has intensified the controversy as the House passed the measure and it now awaits a Senate Committee vote with six days left in session. WJLA
-
Floral Arrangement Masterclass
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — BB Event Studios — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Master the art of floral design and elevate your event planning skills.
-
Open House at Holy Trinity School
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School — Free entry — Explore educational opportunities at this top-ranked private school for grades Prekindergarten-8.
-
Savor Bowie Spring Music, Food & Wine Festival 2025
11 a.m.-6 p.m. both days — Bowie Town Center — Cost varies — Experience great food, complimentary wine tasting, and live music over the weekend.
-
Erie Seawolves vs Chesapeake Baysox
1:05-5:05 p.m. — Prince George's Stadium — Tickets required — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup between the Erie Seawolves and Chesapeake Baysox.
-
Open House at 2804 Sudberry Lane
5-7 p.m. — 2804 Sudberry Lane — $550,000 — Explore a charming single-family home in Bowie with appealing features and spacious living.
-
Altoona Curve vs Chesapeake Baysox
6:05 PM — Prince George's Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch the thrilling matchup between the Altoona Curve and Chesapeake Baysox.
-
Altoona Curve vs. Chesapeake Baysox
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Prince George's Stadium — Ticketed event — Catch the excitement as the Altoona Curve take on the Chesapeake Baysox in a thrilling baseball match.
-
Altoona Curve vs. Chesapeake Baysox
1:05-5:05 p.m. — Prince George's Stadium — Check ticket prices for thrilling minor league baseball action.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Reading changes your mind, applying changes your life.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Bowie
Welcome to the Daily Bowie, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Bowie, Maryland community. If you like the Daily Bowie, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Bowie.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Bowie and across Maryland. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Bowie
A free Bowie community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailybowie.com/sitemap