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Good morning Upper Marlboro! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Upper Marlboro officers turned a boy's cancer battle into celebration
  • What sentence could this Suitland Metro murder conviction bring?

Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of Crafts Galore! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • 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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Check her out for great Trinidad food.
    Every Friday & Saturday mornings. Order ahead & pick up. https://www.hotplate.com/thebusivegan (Nextdoor Hollow Tree)
  • University of Maryland Medical Center posted a job opening for Facility Admissions Coordinator UN in Upper Marlboro. Apply here.
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Capitol Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Upper Marlboro here.

🗞 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)
  • MD Father, Son Charged in Fentanyl Trafficking (southernmarylandchronicle.com)

Bowie

  • 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)

Ok Upper Marlboro! 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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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