Good morning, Bowie.

Bowie Heritage Day is set for May 18 at Belair Stable from 12 to 4 p.m.—attendees will enjoy a petting zoo, music by Cypress Creek Bluegrass Band, a blacksmithing demo, and crafts for children celebrating local farming traditions.

This spring, Brood XIV cicadas will emerge in Bowie after 17 years underground and may be heard calling around trees—though they do not bite or sting.

Residents are encouraged to learn about the insects to ease any concerns about the noise.

A study by the PG County Professional Firefighters Union found that the fire department’s average response time was 9.5 minutes—5.5 minutes slower than the national standard—after only 82 of 150 new firefighter positions were filled.

County leaders plan to hire additional firefighters, including 96 more by FY26, to help ease the 130-firefighter shortage.

Prince George’s County nonprofits are scrambling after Council Chair Edward Burroughs rescinded nearly $2 million in grant funding last October due to political favoritism in awarding funds — nonprofit leaders say agencies had already planned for the money and fear the cuts may force some programs to close.

At a Monday night Mental Health Town Hall, Prince George’s County leaders and health officials reviewed progress on mental health services as parents voiced concerns over the limited care available for children—some said that emergency rooms lacked proper beds for young patients.

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.

Primetime Cookout 2025

12-4 p.m. — Allen Pond Park — $35 per person — Enjoy a delightful cookout experience at Bowie’s scenic park.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.