Thursday: Humid with drenching t-storms, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New rules, new schools greet students returning to class in Montgomery, Prince George's counties (wtop.com) — Students at Frederick Douglass High School in Upper Marlboro returned to class on a newly renovated football field, part of Prince George's County's investment in local schools. The campus also welcomed a new principal who grew up nearby, while countywide changes include stricter cellphone rules and the opening of two new elementary schools.
• Watch Live on Sept. 2! Kick Off Labor Day Week with the IAM Union (goiam.org) — Upper Marlboro will host a Labor Day week kickoff rally at IAM International Headquarters on Wednesday, Sept. 2, with in‑person attendance and a livestream option. IAM President Brian Bryant and invited Maryland elected officials will highlight labor's history and recommit to fighting for safer workplaces, better wages, and dignity for working families.
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 Spaulding Branch Library Spauldings - Storytime Barn 11:00 am
Girls' Soccer vs Wise HS (Scrimmage) Frederick Douglass High School 8000 Croom Rd, Upper Marlboro, M 4:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hospice of the Chesapeake announces new board members —Hospice of the Chesapeake in Largo Read on Patch
Washington Intl. Horse Show Delivers $8.9M Economic Impact and Record Crowds to Prince George's County —Andrea Lynn Read on Patch
First day of school this morning, and the drop off line was every bit as long as I expected. I have one starting 5th grade and one starting 3rd. They both walked in like they owned the place, and they both still asked me to walk them to the… (Nextdoor Brock Hall)
Emergency Alert Missing 14-year-old London Banks. Last seen on 08/25/2026 at approximately 3:30am in the 1700 Block of Ruston Ave. Capitol Heights, MD 20743. She is… (Nextdoor )
Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Service Clerk - Bake Off - 0361 in Upper Marlboro. Apply here.
The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Upper Marlboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Upper Marlboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
Largo
Schedule Confirmed for 2027 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup First Qualifying Round (ussoccer.com)
District Heights
Maryland invests over $3 million to add 24 public fast-charging ports in 5 different counties (thecooldown.com)
Cleanup continues at District Heights apartments after weeks without garbage service (wjla.com)
El Paso student joins record US Foods Scholars class (ktsm.com)
Bowie
Through Tragedy and Celebration, Chabad of Bowie Is There (crownheights.info)
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