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Bowie
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Bowie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Families in Bowie are cutting expenses and reworking budgets as furloughed federal workers wait for their next paycheck amid the ongoing government shutdown. Christina Farmer said households are reducing non-essential spending—such as Friday night pizza—and focusing on important bills like their mortgage. WJLA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal workers in the region have grown stressed over covering rent and mortgage payments amid an ongoing government shutdown, and local governments have stepped in to ease financial hardships. In Prince George’s County, councilmember Wanika Fisher hosted an online seminar — connecting furloughed employees with mutual aid resources. WJLA
- ➤ Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy backs nominee Samuel Moki to lead the Department of the Environment despite his 2014 firing for poor stormwater management that cost the county fines—local activists plan to protest his nomination at the council committee hearing today. Some community leaders worry his appointment may jeopardize efforts to protect the county from environmental risks linked to new data center projects. WTOP
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Savor Bowie Fall Fest 2025
11 AM – 6 PM — Bowie Town Center — Free entry — Experience two days of complimentary wine tastings, great food, and live music supporting a worthy cause.
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PGSPN 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser
7:30-11:30 a.m. — Allen Pond Park — Registration fee required — A fun-filled 5K event perfect for community members to get active and support a great cause.
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Airy Golf Club Presents: 9 In the Morning
9 AM – 12 PM — The Lab 301 — Unlimited coffee included — Experience an early morning of golf simulation with community vibes and live DJ.
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Dash In Grand Opening Celebration!
A two-day celebration of Bowie’s newest destination for convenience and chef-driven food with Dash In also celebrating Bowie community organizations with more than $15,000 in donations to Bowie High School, Bowie Interfaith Pantry, Bowie State University Green Ambassadors, OurSpace World, Inc. and Prince George’s County Fire Department and EMS.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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