Daily
Bowie
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Bowie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bowie man, Herber Keith Mason Jr. (58) was charged with second-degree murder after fatally shooting Benjamin Francis (59) of Lanham on Sunday evening near Rockport Lane in unincorporated Bowie, with investigators stating the two men knew each other and had an argument that turned violent. WJLA
- ➤ Hugo Hernandez-Mendez, 35, was held without bond at his first court appearance in Prince George’s County after being charged with murdering 19-year-old Da’Cara Thompson—who was driven to his Bowie home on Aug. 22 and later found near Route 50—while investigators work to piece together her final hours. WTOP
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders reported that unemployment in Prince George’s County is higher and there are 23,000 fewer jobs now than in 2019—before the COVID pandemic affected the region. Walter Simmons—president and CEO of Employ Prince George’s—said that vulnerabilities in federal and higher education funding may lead to lower pay for returning workers and cause youth unemployment to remain high in some districts. WTOP
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A program through The ARC is giving mental health help to people with intellectual challenges by offering tailored therapy in community settings — like virtual sessions and park visits that make clients more comfortable. A Bowie mother said her son on the autism spectrum has learned better ways to handle anger and frustration thanks to Project LIVE. WTOP
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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.
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Gardening Together: Planting Pollinator Gardens
6-7:30 p.m. — Bowie Green Team — Free entry — Learn how to create a pollinator garden to support essential wildlife and improve our ecosystem.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What looks like talent is often careful preparation.
~ Ryan Holiday
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