Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• PGCPS superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph apologizes, takes responsibility for bus failures (wusa9.com) — Prince George's County school leaders in Upper Marlboro are scrambling to fix major school bus failures that left thousands of students without rides or facing hours-long delays during the first week of classes. Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph publicly apologized, called the breakdown a leadership failure, and outlined staffing and routing fixes he says should significantly reduce unresolved bus issues within days, though problems may linger.
• Get To Know Maryland's Six Returning State Champions (milesplit.com) — Maryland's top returning high school cross country champions will again chase titles, with key 4A races finishing on the familiar championship course in Upper Marlboro. The piece highlights standout runners, their recent track breakthroughs, and how their times stack up statewide as the new season begins, giving local fans a sense of who to watch this fall.
JV Football vs Roosevelt (Scrimmage) Frederick Douglass High School 8000 Croom Rd, Upper Marlboro, M 5:00 pm
Varsity Football vs Roosevelt (Scrimmage) Frederick Douglass High School 8000 Croom Rd, Upper Marlboro, M 7:00 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
I forgot to share that my birthday was Monday, August 24th. I am so thankful for this blessed life God has blessed me to see. I have been here 58 years and I look forward to 58 more. Thank you Jesus!! (Nextdoor Marlboro Downs)
Bathroom Remodeling Hello everyone, I'm looking for a licensed and bonded company that specializes in bathroom makeovers. Please, no general contractors—only companies… (Nextdoor Upper Marlboro)
🗞 Nearby News
Largo
Documentary on late Maryland 'Songbird' Eva Cassidy makes DC-area debut (wtop.com)
Moisette Tonya Sweat Files Petition For Nomination As Independent Candidate For County Executive (beltsvillenewstoday.com)
Schedule Confirmed for 2027 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup First Qualifying Round (ussoccer.com)
District Heights
Senator demands investigation after trash pileup at Prince George's complex (wusa9.com)
Maryland invests over $3 million to add 24 public fast-charging ports in 5 different counties (thecooldown.com)
Bowie
Firefighters Battle 2 Blazes At Homes In Hyattsville, New Carrollton (patch.com)
Man Who Used Gun, Circular Saw To Rob Clinton Store Sentenced (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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