Friday: Hot; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: Partly sunny and not as hot, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Maryland boy battling cancer becomes honorary police chief (9news.com) — A young cancer patient's special day brought him to Upper Marlboro, where Prince George's County police and other first responders staged a dramatic motorcade, helicopter landing, and ceremony. Joey Stranger was showered with gifts, badges, and an honorary police chief title, giving his family a powerful reminder of community support during his treatment.
• Up To 110 Years Behind Bars: 19-Year-Old Convicted In Suitland Metro Murder Of Zakaryah Link (thebaynet.com) — From the courthouse in Upper Marlboro, prosecutors announced the conviction of 19-year-old Tyrek Bryant for the 2025 shooting death of Zakaryah Link at Suitland Metro Station. Bryant now faces up to 110 years in prison, while co-defendant Chauncey Jones, who pleaded guilty earlier, awaits a separate sentencing that could bring life in prison.
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🗞 Nearby News
Largo
This small Prince George's Co. esthetics practice is 'helping people look and feel their absolute best' (wtop.com)
Man convicted of killing local activist Cornelius McDonald outside Largo restaurant (dcnewsnow.com)
Vance Honeycutt's Heroic Walk-off, Aloy's Two Homers help Baysox comeback to best Sea Dogs Wednesday (mlb.com)
Annapolis
2nd Arrest Made Over Explosive Devices Case In Annapolis (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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