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Bowie
Friday, April 25th, 2025
Good morning, Bowie. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Bowie residents can join chair yoga at Belair Mansion starting at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and attend High School Teen Night at the City Gym, while tomorrow they have a walk to end domestic violence at Allen Pond Park, Arbor Day at Acorn Hill Park, a Tai Chi session and Spring Fling at Belair Mansion, Drug Take Back Day at the police department, and an 8:30 p.m. movie under the stars—vendor applications for the Memorial Day Parade are due by 5 p.m. City of Bowie
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kyle Jones, a Bowie State University alumnus known as Kyle on the Mic, built his entertainment brand with bold creativity and hard work. He works with big names like BET and Fox 5—using his unique style to engage crowds and advise Bowie students to stay true to themselves. Bowie State University
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 24, 2025, Prince George’s County Police arrested two men accused of scamming victims out of nearly $700,000 and $40,000 in separate fake tech support schemes; Parmveer Parmveer from Grove City used a pop-up alert to mimic Apple security while Gyoung Lee from Flushing posed as a Microsoft support agent & a Treasury representative. WJLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bowie State University’s College of Arts and Sciences held its 14th Annual Celebration of Excellence to honor students, faculty, and staff for their academic achievements and leadership. The event also recognized retiring dean Dr. George Acquaah (who led the college for 17 years) and named senior Donell Pettus Outstanding Undergraduate Student. Bowie State University
- ➤ At Bowie State University, Models Inc.—a program that builds confidence and fosters creative growth—is transforming the journeys of three students who are moving from behind the scenes to key leadership roles. Rebel, Star, and Mohamed are using the program’s support to build careers in modeling and creative arts. Bowie State University
- ➤ Bowie State University celebrated 160 years of academic excellence today at its Founders’ Day event (honoring alumni, students, faculty and staff). Tiffany 'Lady T' Watson, a Bowie State alumna and two-time Emmy-nominated television host, spoke on persistence to honor the legacy and inspire the community. Bowie State University
- ➤ Bowie State University hosted its first-ever AI and Data Science Conference in Bowie; the event brought together experts from industry, government and academia who discussed artificial intelligence and cybersecurity—promising more collaboration in tech. Keynote speeches, panels and workshops helped students and professionals learn new skills—boosting the university’s role in technical innovation. Bowie State University
- ➤ Bowie State University Prelaw Society was awarded a two-year, $299,750 grant from AccessLex Institute to support its new Prelaw Pathway Initiative — which offers mentorship, advising and academic resources for law school preparation. The program will remove financial barriers — expanding opportunities for students headed for legal careers. Bowie State University
- ➤ Bowie State University hosted the seventh annual Social Justice Alliance Symposium with help from the University of Maryland and the 2nd Lt. Richard W. Collins III Foundation. The event had speakers like Symone Sanders, Karine Jean-Pierre and U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey—while holding sessions on voting, fairness in education and ways for groups to work together. Bowie State University
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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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Craft and Create: Origami Basics
8-9 p.m. — Spauldings Conference Room — Free entry — Learn the ancient art of Origami with hands-on guidance to create simple projects.
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Prayer & Picnic Gathering
1-3 p.m. — Allen Pond Park — Free entry — Experience a serene day of sisterhood, prayer, and picnicking in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.
~ Warren Buffett
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