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Thursday, August 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Bowie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Over 70 children enjoyed Skate with a Hero Day at Bowie Ice Arena—joining county firefighters who taught fire safety tips and helped build trust among local youth.  WTOP
  • The Bowie Figure Skating Club marks nearly 50 years at the city-run Bowie Ice Arena by offering affordable learn-to-skate and competitive programs that build confidence across all ages—its Fall team preview starting Sept. 4 will invite newcomers to try the sport.  WTOP

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Prince George’s County Public Schools interim superintendent Shawn Joseph said the district is ready for the new school year starting Tuesday, with all principals hired, a 93% teacher fill rate, and the lowest-ever bus vacancies despite 7% teacher vacancies and delays on roughly 600 bus routes. He added that posting school-by-school vacancies online—a move aimed at boosting transparency—will support efforts to address chronic absenteeism and low academic proficiency levels.  WJLA

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Bowie Varsity Volleyball Match

    4:30 p.m. — Bowie High School — Free entry — Catch the exciting home match between Bowie and Chesapeake Science Point in this thrilling volleyball showdown.

    Thu, 8/28/25

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  • Open House at 1006 Winged Foot Drive

    4-6:30 p.m. — 1006 Winged Foot Dr, Bowie, MD — $625,000 — Explore this charming colonial-style home, recently renovated and featuring spacious living areas.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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  • Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Show Place Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting celebration of Black Cowboys and Cowgirls and their cultural contributions.

    Fri, 9/19/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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