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🌱 Patch AM: How Zoey’s Law could change police chases in Prince George’s County
Coming up: Rail Banding at Patuxent River Park on the Upper Marlboro Patch calendar

Hello Upper Marlboro! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Zoey's Law could change police chases in Prince George's County
Also on today's calendar: Adopt & Foster URGENT Dogs - FINAL DAY - Tuesday (11AM - 7PM, Arrive by 6PM) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.
- Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 51.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Driver Sentenced In Vehicular Death Of 3-Year-Old Prince George's Child (patch.com) — A serious crash case tied to Prince George's County ended with a Capitol Heights driver receiving nine years in prison for the death of 3-year-old Zoey Harrison, after sentencing in Upper Marlboro. The tragedy also prompted "Zoey's Law," tightening police pursuit policies across county departments, and the child's family has filed a lawsuit alleging negligent pursuit practices.
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📸 Around Upper Marlboro
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Upper Marlboro
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★ Featured events ★
- Rail Banding at Patuxent River Park →
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro
8:00 am
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Adopt & Foster URGENT Dogs - FINAL DAY - Tuesday (11AM - 7PM, Arrive by 6PM) →
Prince George's County Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center, 3750 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro
11:00 am - Spanish Conversation Club: Beginner
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
5:30 pm - Needlework Social
Spauldings - Storytime Barn
4:00 pm - RCC's 25th Anniversary Gala →
Martin's Caterers, 13901 Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro - Race for the Race →
Upper Marlboro MD - HEAR Empowerment Conference →
1441 McCormick Dr Suite 1030, Upper Marlboro - Picture THAT. Creator Experience Take ONE →
7925 Penn Randall Pl, Upper Marlboro
12:00 pm - Bubu & Swallow at Ithaka →
13500 Van Brady Road, Upper Marlboro
2:00 pm - The Arthur Wheeler Bottling Experience →
The Free State Distillery, Inc, 1001 Prince Georges Boulevard, Upper Marlboro
3:00 pm - THE ARTHUR WHEELER BOTTLING EXPERIENCE →
Upper Marlboro MD
1:00 pm - Washington International Horse Show →
The Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., Upper Marlboro
8:00 am
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- GM Neighbors, looking for recommendations for a company you have used and had a great experience with building a stone retaining wall similar to this one.
Would like to get one installed in front of my home, preferably in gray to light tan shades. (Nextdoor Canter Creek) - I need hauling today 2 twin sized beds & 1 queen.
Small sectional , 2 stools and maybe my dining room table. (Nextdoor Brock Hall)
- United Natural Foods posted a job opening for Part-Time Cashier in Upper Marlboro. Apply here.
- Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Porter - Front End - 0373 in District Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Upper Marlboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
Largo
- Whitesnake - 1980-10-05 - Landover, MD (DVDfull pro-shot) (blogspot.com)
District Heights
- Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for death of 3-year-old in Prince George's County Police pursuit (wtop.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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