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• Parents, experts discuss suicide prevention following man's hanging (thebanner.com) — A recent public suicide in Upper Marlboro has shaken neighbors and prompted local officials and parents to confront difficult conversations about mental health and rumors of foul play. Community leaders, including the council member representing Upper Marlboro, are urging transparency while suicide-prevention experts share concrete advice for talking with children about traumatic events and recognizing when to seek professional help.
• Your Ultimate Annapolis Guide to Pumpkin Patches (annapolismomsmedia.com) — Upper Marlboro's Montpelier Farms is singled out as a reliable spot for truckloads of pumpkins, alongside other Maryland patches within easy driving distance. The guide walks you through how to choose the right pumpkin, what to wear and bring to working farms, and where Annapolis-area families can enjoy hayrides, mazes, and fall festivals all season long.
• Jamaican Students at Howard Received $150,000 In Scholarships (nycaribnews.com) — A major scholarship reception for Jamaican students at Howard University was hosted at Wellspring Manor & Spa in Upper Marlboro, spotlighting a local couple's property and philanthropy. Thirty students received $5,000 awards, and organizers highlighted more than $640,000 in aid given since 2018, along with local supporter Lisa Brown Alexander's substantial contributions.
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