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In today's newsletter:

• What sentence did the former Bowie officer receive for roadside gunfire?
• How Bowie State just earned top national honors for veterans' support

Also on today's calendar: Precious Productions Christian Comedy Amateur Night Competition and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Bowie Officer Sentenced After Firing Weapon At Driver (patch.com) — A former Bowie police officer has been sentenced after firing his weapon at a man during a 2024 roadside encounter on Collington Road near Route 50 in Bowie, with a bullet striking a passing car. Following a bench trial, he was convicted of attempted second-degree murder and other charges and received a 30-year sentence, with all but 18 months on home detention suspended and five years of supervised probation.
   

• Bowie State University Named 2026 Top Yellow Ribbon School (thehbcuadvocate.com) — Bowie residents connected to Bowie State University may be interested to know the school has been named a 2026 Top Yellow Ribbon School for its support of veterans, active-duty members, and military families. The university is expanding its Military Resource Center, strengthening partnerships with bases and employers, and serving more than 500 military-affiliated students through benefits guidance, internships, and faculty training.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Precious Productions Christian Comedy Amateur Night Competition →
  Stilettos Dinner Theater, 7909 Central Ave, Hyattsville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Art & Storytime for Elementary →
  Art Play Lear n Zo
  4:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Artists Reception, Time & Space Exhibit - City of Bowie →
  Bowie City Hall, 15901 Fred Robinson Way, Bowie
• Nature's Healing Power: A Grief Support Group Series →
  7600 Governor Bridge Road, Bowie
  11:00 am
Friday September 18
• CEEJH Cultural Night →
  14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie
• Prekindergarten Playtime →
  9811 Mallard Dr, Laurel
  10:00 am
• Emerging Academics Homeschool Tutorial →
  9811 Mallard Dr, Laurel
  10:00 am
• Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online) →
  Art Play Learn Online
  12:00 pm
• 2nd Star Productions presents: Pippin →
  The Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Pk Dr, Bowie
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Strengthening Our Roots: Healthy Families, Healthy Communities →
  Largo High School, 505 Largo Rd, Upper Marlboro
  10:30 am
Monday September 21
• Zoom-delivered Japanese Classes →
  Zoom @ Art Play Learn
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 23
• Marc Douglas Berardo and Walt Wilkins at 49 West →
  49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery, 49 West St, Annapolis
  8:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Lanham

• Mexico's Midcentury Nightlife (goodmenproject.com)
• National Assn. of Small CUs Partnering With Acumen Financial Advantage on Exec Comp, Retention & Succession Planning (thecudaily.com)

Largo

• PGC: Largo Station Project Moves Forward After Multi-Year Pause (269 Units) (threee60.com)
• Capital Area Food Bank report shows 5-year high across capital region (thebanner.com)
• Gamecocks offer overlooked defensive lineman prospect; Clemson, USC host numerous recruits (aikenstandard.com)

Landover

• Woman Shot At Illegal Car Meet In Landover (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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