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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Bowie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Prince George’s County firefighters offered fire safety advice in Bowie after a house fire on Elon Drive on Tuesday night—responders fought a blaze that began on the second floor and left one man dead while two adults escaped, urging residents to check their smoke alarms and clear exits. WTOP
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police in Prince George's County warned residents about a bank text scam that cost victims tens of thousands of dollars based on three reports last week totaling $95,000. The scam starts with a text that appears to come from a bank and instructs victims to call a number—leading them to send money via cryptocurrency ATMs or gift cards. WJLA
- ➤ Tianna Cosby (Mendoza), a 24-year-old from Prince George’s County, was sentenced to nine years in prison on April 9 for leading a check-stealing scheme that stole over $5 million by altering checks from postal collection boxes and a mail distribution center in Capitol Heights between March and August 2021. WTOP
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A report from Synapse Energy Economics said that electricity bills in the PJM region may rise more than 60% by 2036 due to delays in adding new power generation and a sharp increase in demand. State lawmaker Del. Lorig Charkoudian said PJM’s outdated rules hurt ratepayers — and PJM said it is reforming its process with nearly 200 gigawatts of projects expected online by late next year. WJLA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 8, security video showed an ICE agent arriving at the county detention center at 10:15 a.m. and leaving 28 minutes later—six minutes before Rene Pop-Chub exited for his scheduled pickup. County leaders said the footage proves they followed detainer rules while the White House and ICE questioned the county's cooperation. WJLA
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Altoona Curve vs. Chesapeake Baysox
1:05-5:05 p.m. — Prince George's Stadium — Check ticket prices for thrilling minor league baseball action.
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The Underground Golfing Alliance Charity Golf Tournament
9 a.m. — Bowie Golf Club — $1,000 Hole-In-One Par 3 Contest — Compete in a charity tournament benefiting youth golf programs while enjoying a fun day on the links.
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5K Run/Walk: Run for One, Run for All
7-10 AM — Allen Pond Park — $30+ fees | Free for children under 12 — Celebrate fitness and community while supporting educational initiatives.
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Baseball Game: Akron RubberDucks vs. Chesapeake Baysox
11:05 a.m. — Prince George's Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting minor league baseball matchup in Bowie, MD.
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Akron RubberDucks at Chesapeake Baysox
7:05 p.m. — Prince George's Stadium — Check out this thrilling Minor League Baseball matchup featuring the RubberDucks and Baysox.
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Primetime Cookout 2025
12-4 p.m. — Allen Pond Park — $35 per person — Enjoy a delightful cookout experience at Bowie’s scenic park.
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