News across Prince George's County
Microsoft opens quantum lab in Maryland’s Discovery District
Microsoft opened its new quantum computing research lab in the University of Maryland’s Discovery District in Riverdale Park on Sept. 22. “The world is paying attention today,” Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said during a ribbon cutting before a series of speeches to dozens of players…
Why Greenbelt Has the Upper Hand on the FBI Headquarters
The on-again, off-again effort to build a new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt is back on, and Maryland appears to hold the advantage moving forward.
Residents identify quality of life issues
Residents in the western and northwestern parts of College Park, including College Park Woods, Crystal Springs and surrounding neighborhoods, have listed public safety, parking and community growth among their top concerns. Their responses were part of a Quality of Life project…
Hispanic Heritage Month features dance party at Duvall Field
More than 200 visitors came to Duvall Field on Sept. 18 to eat, play and dance the night away for the third annual Bailamos! celebration. Bailamos!—“let’s dance”—is College Park’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Ryna Quiñones, the…
City weighs public safety options, including new police department
College Park City Councilmembers on Sept. 21 agreed to move forward with plans for a study to evaluate the city’s options for upgrading public safety. The most consequential of those options—and the one likely to generate the most debate among residents—is creating the city’s…
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Two Maryland hospitals still dealing with system issues after cyberattack
Luminis Health says it’s making considerable progress on restoring systems at two Maryland hospitals after they were hit by a cyberattack earlier this month. The company said in an online update that its telephone capabilities at Anne Arundel Medical Center and Doctors Community…
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Bowie Brief - September 21
Leaves are falling, and Bowie's calendar is filling up! Read about "Pippin" at the Bowie Playhouse, Ice skating lesson registration (Opens 9/24), "Minions and Monsters" Movie Night (9/25), a Garden Cleanup (9/26), and more in this week’s Bowie Brief.
Old Bowie Arts on the Ave.
Old Bowie Arts on the Ave celebrates local artisans, makers, food vendors, live entertainment, and interactive art activities along Chestnut Avenue on October 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
City of Bowie Gymnasium Closed
The City of Bowie Gymnasium will be closed from October 22 through October 29, 2026, to accommodate the General Election.
Howl-O-Ween
Get ready to Howl-O-Ween! Join the fun on October 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Bowie Dog Park for a spooktacular afternoon featuring a costume contest, pup cups, a photo booth, a prize basket, trivia, responsible pet ownership information, and more!