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• Maryland first responders celebrate boy battling cancer, make him honorary police chief (wjla.com) — A young cancer patient was honored with a massive first-responder celebration in Upper Marlboro, where police, firefighters and other agencies made him an honorary police chief for a day. The motorcade, helicopter landing, and gifts from Prince George's County and state law enforcement turned the town into a show of support, giving his family and officers a shared moment of encouragement.
• Sound familiar? O's top prospect Eyanson dazzles in first meeting with former club (mlb.com) — A top Orioles pitching prospect dominated at nearby Prince George's Stadium, striking out eight over six strong innings for Double-A Chesapeake in a close loss to Portland. His performance, part of a breakout first pro season, unfolded the same night former Oriole Adley Rutschman homered twice for Boston, giving local fans a glimpse of the franchise's future just a short drive from Upper Marlboro.
• IAM Union Rally Kicks Off Labor Day Week With Focus On Workers, Wages and Workplace Rights (thebaynet.com) — Upper Marlboro hosted a high-profile Labor Day kickoff rally at IAM's international headquarters, drawing union leaders, state officials and Prince George's County's executive to spotlight workers' rights, wages and safety. Speakers tied Maryland labor policies, apprenticeships and Southern Maryland's defense economy to local jobs, stressing how organizing and training can shape paychecks, protections and future opportunities for residents across Prince George's and nearby counties.
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