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Bowie
Friday, May 9th, 2025
Good morning, Bowie. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bowie volunteer Sue Livera is named the 2025 Green Citizen Award recipient for her work to live a greener life. She is recognized for volunteering with local cleanups and planting native species—actions that include composting, driving a hybrid vehicle and using wind power at her home. City of Bowie
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Prince George's County police said a security video shows a man in a tan jacket who later appeared without it wearing a 'Hawk' t-shirt and bright orange boxers as he fatally shot 58-year-old pawn shop guard Adayemi Martin during a robbery at Best Pawn Shop in Riverdale on April 10—police offer a $25,000 reward for help identifying him. WJLA
- ➤ Clarence Lynch, a 22-year-old man from Prince George's County, pleaded guilty to a 2023 armed robbery in Laurel where he stole $65,780 from an ATM and $11,852 in cigarettes — he now faces a sentence of at least five years to life in federal prison with his final sentencing scheduled for September 2. WJLA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On May 8, 2025, Maryland Catholic Conference Executive Director Jenny Kraska discussed the election of Pope Leo XIV—the first American Pope—and its impact on Maryland and the United States. WJLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Schools in Loudoun and Prince George’s Counties warn parents about a TikTok challenge where students jam a sharp object into a Chromebook charging port—this act risks fire and costly repairs—and ask families to stress device care since repair costs will be their responsibility. WTOP
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Joanne Frederick of Stop MPRP has repeatedly asked for a meeting with Gov. Moore to address concerns over the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project—while his office said it met with project companies and offered a meeting with his deputy chief of staff. Frederick said community leaders will continue to push for a discussion as their homes and lives are at risk. WJLA
- ➤ Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said his office settled with online retailer AdoreMe over deceptive marketing that enrolled customers in a VIP membership with hidden fees — making it hard to cancel. Customers will get refunds while AdoreMe must improve its sign-up process — clearly stating all terms and easing cancellation as part of the settlement. WJLA
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ High school students from Bladensburg and Crossland built a nearly 3,700 square foot colonial home in the South Lakes neighborhood, which is set for auction at around $750,000 to $800,000. On Thursday, they were honored for completing about 70% of the work & graduating seniors received scholarships to support their next steps. WTOP
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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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Binghamton Rumble Ponies vs. Chesapeake Baysox
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Prince George's Stadium — Tickets available — Experience a thrilling Minor League Baseball matchup in Bowie.
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Binghamton Rumble Ponies vs. Chesapeake Baysox
1-4 p.m. — Prince George's Stadium — Tickets from $18 — Catch a thrilling minor league baseball matchup in Bowie.
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Binghamton Rumble Ponies at Chesapeake Baysox
1-2:35 p.m. — Prince George's Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting minor league baseball game featuring the Rumble Ponies taking on the Baysox.
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On-Site Tour at Unique Care Assisted Living
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Unique Care Assisted Living — Free entry — Explore exceptional senior living facilities with outstanding meals and activities.
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