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🌱 Patch AM: How Disney’s campus visit is opening new doors for Bowie State students

Happening soon: Marc Douglas Berardo and Walt Wilkins at 49 West on the Bowie Patch calendar

Saturday September 19th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Disney's campus visit is opening new doors for Bowie State students
  • How a Bowie nurse got tied to a $14 million scam

Also on today's calendar: Marc Douglas Berardo and Walt Wilkins at 49 West and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny intervals; not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
  • Monday: Not as warm with a t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bowie State Hosts Disney on Yard for Careers (thehbcuadvocate.com) — Bowie State University students just had a full day with Disney recruiters on campus, exploring internships, scholarships, and early-career paths across media, tech, sports, and entertainment. The Disney on the Yard event featured panels, networking, and a high-energy performance with Drum Major Mickey Mouse and the Symphony of Soul Marching Band, underscoring Bowie State's push to link students with top employers.
   

• Bowie Woman Pleads Guilty In $14 Million D.C. Medicaid Fraud Scheme (thebaynet.com) — A Bowie resident who worked as a registered nurse for a D.C. Medicaid mental health provider has pleaded guilty in a $14 million fraud scheme, with her role tied to more than $550,000 in losses. Prosecutors say she and coworkers inflated or fabricated counseling sessions for vulnerable youth, and she now faces up to 10 years in prison, a hefty fine, and restitution.
   

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  • Thank you so much to the honest and kind person who found and turned in my wallet at the Chick-fil-A on 450 in Bowie!
    The relief when the manager handed it to me was absolutely overwhelmingly amazing! Thank you! Thank you!!! (Nextdoor Kimberwick and Patuxent)
  • This isn't a great video, but is anyone missing a doodle with a black harness?
    He was running on WOODSHADE tonight around 9:30. He almost got hit by a car. He's currently with me, and I will take him tomorrow to check for a chip… (Nextdoor Waterford)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Bowie. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Lanham

  • Lanham Rideshare Driver Took Teen Passenger To Parking Lot, Raped Her In Maryland: Police (dailyvoice.com)
  • Recruiting roundup: Maryland women's lacrosse secures the No. 1 recruit in 2028 (dbknews.com)

Landover

  • Cowboys' Defense Sets Up Jayden Daniels for Big Fantasy Football Week (wavy.com)
  • Police Investigating 19-Year-Old Shot at Illegal Car Meetup (smnewsnet.com)
  • Prince George's County Council advances bill to reinstate data center site plan reviews (dbknews.com)

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Ok Bowie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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