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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Bowie nurse's calls became a $14 million Medicaid scam
  • How Bowie native Nick Cross shined in his Commanders debut

Also on today's calendar: FREE WEBINAR | "Under a Golden Sky: The Mosaics of Florence Baptistry" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 70, low: 61.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy with a bit of rain, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• $14M Medicaid Scheme Turned Minutes-Long Calls Into Full-Hour Bills, Bowie Nurse Admits: DOJ (dailyvoice.com) — A Bowie resident has admitted in federal court to helping run a $14 million Medicaid fraud scheme tied to children's mental health services in D.C., with her role alone costing more than $550,000. Prosecutors say she and coworkers inflated call times, recycled notes, and billed for services never provided, and she now faces up to 10 years in prison plus restitution.
   

• Stats and Snaps: What advanced NFL stats tell us about Commanders after loss to Eagles (hogshaven.com) — A Bowie native, safety Nick Cross, made an impressive debut for the Washington Commanders, leading the team in total tackles and defensive stops against the Eagles. Advanced stats show he was highly active in run support and coverage, offering local fans a strong hometown performance despite the team's narrow 24-22 loss.
   

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    If anyone sees or finds him please let us know. It was near the Or hard in our Community. Thank you. (Nextdoor Waterford)
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🗞 Nearby News

Lanham

  • Rideshare driver accused of kidnapping and raping teenage passenger in Silver Spring (shorenewsnetwork.com)
  • Stephen Miller's 'Storm the Polls' Call Divides Viewers After He Ties Maryland Rideshare Assault Case to Democrat Policies (thenerdstash.com)
  • Recruiting roundup: Maryland women's lacrosse secures the No. 1 recruit in 2028 (dbknews.com)

Landover

  • Passenger Thrown Into Roadway After Car Loses Control, Slams Into Light Pole In Landover (dailyvoice.com)
  • Saturday's Sports (easttexasradio.com)
  • Prince George's County Council advances bill to reinstate data center site plan reviews (dbknews.com)

Annapolis

  • Fundraiser Aims To Save Millersville Steer Up For Auction (patch.com)

Ok Bowie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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