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Hey there, Bowie! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Baysox stars just brought major Eastern League honors to Bowie?
  • See how Bowie celebrated 20 years of its police department
  • Bowie nurse admits role in $14 million Medicaid fraud scheme

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

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cool with occasional rain, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 62 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Four Members of 2026 Baysox Awarded with Eastern League Honors (oursportscentral.com) — Bowie baseball fans can celebrate as four Chesapeake Baysox players earned Eastern League All-Star honors, with pitcher Anthony Eyanson also named Pitcher of the Year. The team highlights strong seasons from Eyanson, Joseph Dzierwa, Micah Ashman, and Ethan Anderson, and hints that details on 2027 Baysox tickets at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie will be announced soon.
   

• Bowie Police Department Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration (washingtoninformer.com) — Bowie's Police Department just marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration at headquarters that featured tours, police vehicle displays, and food for residents. Local leaders praised the strong partnership between officers and the community, highlighting ongoing collaborations like trunk-or-treat events and other neighborhood-focused programs that aim to address concerns raised by Bowie residents.
   

• Vera Nyiawung, 34, Maryland Nurse, Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud Conspiracy — Congress Heights on the Rise (congressheightsontherise.com) — A registered nurse from Bowie has pleaded guilty in federal court to joining a $14 million scheme that fraudulently billed D.C. Medicaid for mental health services that were never provided or were inflated. Prosecutors say her role alone cost Medicaid more than $550,000, and she now faces up to 10 years in prison, fines, and restitution as part of a broader national crackdown on health care fraud.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • When I was in the military we wore "dog tags" around our necks.
    In case we were killed in combat, those tags identified us. If you all would please put a collar with tags on your pet you can help us help your pet… (Nextdoor Bowie)
  • This pup was running around on Old Chapel and on Wakefield (around 2:30 on Sunday 9/20) and bolts every time anyone gets near.
    Just thought I'd share in case anyone recognizes it. We tried to catch it for a while with someone who lives over there who brought out treats but no… (Nextdoor W Section)
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Bowie. Apply here.
  • Phenom People posted a job opening for Store Associate in Crofton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bowie here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Passenger Dies After Car Crashes Into Light Pole Near Landover (patch.com)
  • Williams, Daniels, Barkley among players injured in NFL Week 2 (upi.com)
  • CeeDee Lamb's Viral 2020 NFL Draft Moment With His Girlfriend Wasn't What Fans Thought It Was (star-telegram.com)

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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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