š± Were Landover transit workers illegally denied 60 days of pay?
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In today's newsletter:
- Were Landover transit workers illegally denied 60 days of pay?
- Why is Michigan called the Wolverine State when it has no wolverines?
Also on today's calendar: The Annual Minority Owned Small Business (BOSB) Expo and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
- Friday: Cool with rain at times, temps: high: 60, low: 53.
- Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 500+ workers at MD shuttle facility laid off without notice, lawsuit alleges (thedailyrecord.com) ā Hundreds of workers at Diamond Transportationās Landover facility were abruptly laid off last week, and a new federal lawsuit claims the company broke WARN Act rules by giving no advance notice. Maryland labor officials say they were notified a day after the closure took effect, and attorneys argue affected Landover-area employees may be owed up to 60 days of pay and benefits. 
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ā¢ The Origin of Michigan's 'Wolverine State' Nickname (mix957gr.com) ā Michiganās long-standing āWolverine Stateā nickname is unpacked through several colorful historical theories, from the Toledo War to fur trading and Native American stories. Buried in a gallery of former Michigan players is a brief nod to Landover, where Aidan Hutchinson and the Detroit Lions faced Washington in a 2025 game, connecting local NFL fans to the broader Wolverine legacy. Ā Ā Ā
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Northwest Stadium Thursdays ā
Northwest Stadium, 1600 Ring Rd, Landover
8:00 pm
Thursday May 21
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Other local events
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The Annual Minority Owned Small Business (BOSB) Expo ā
Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd, Landover
10:00 am -
Needlework Social: Knitting and Crocheting
New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
5:30 pm -
Pins and Needles
New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
10:00 am -
Northwest Stadium Thursdays ā
Northwest Stadium, 1600 Ring Rd, Landover
8:00 pm
Saturday May 23
Wednesday May 27
Thursday May 28
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š Events Nearby
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YFS Seniors Event ā
College Park Woods Club, 3545 Marlbrough Way Su, College Park
9:30 am -
Pins and Needles
New Carrollton Branch Library, Large meeting room 1, New Carrollton
10:00 am -
AyudaTech
Hyattsville Branch Library, Learning Lab, Hyattsville
10:15 am -
Storytime at Bohrer Park ā
Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg
10:30 am -
Get Active: Yoga for Kids ā
Largo-Kettering Branch Library, PGCMLS, 9601 Capital Ln, Largo
10:30 am -
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Bladensburg Branch Library Bladensburg -
10:30 am -
Natureās Healing Power: A Grief Support Group Series ā
Greenbelt Park, 6565 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt
11:00 am
Thursday May 21
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š Nearby News
Hyattsville
- Sarku Teriyaki Restaurant Opens in Hyattsville (hyattsvillewire.com)
- āBorderless' art exhibit celebrates Asian and Pacific Islander heritage in Brentwood (streetcarsuburbs.news)
- DMV June REI Meet-up! (6/3/26) @ 6:30pm!DMV June REI Meet-up! (6/3/26) @ 6:30pm! (biggerpockets.com)
Greenbelt
- NASA's Roman Space Telescope Nears Launch for Epic Hunt Across the Universe (scitechdaily.com)
- Man accused of violent Prince George's County crime spree had been convicted for a 1983 homicide (wusa9.com)
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- $200K Winning Lotto Ticket Pads IRA For Financial Specialist (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)
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