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🌱 Why this Bladensburg life sentence still isn’t the final word
Happening soon: Washington Master Chorale's Holiday Concert on the Bladensburg Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Why this Bladensburg life sentence still isn’t the final word
Also on today's calendar: Washington Master Chorale's Holiday Concert and 8 more events.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Occasional afternoon rain, with a high of 51 and low of 43 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy; cooler in the p.m., temps: high: 59, low: 27.
- Saturday: Cooler with periods of sun, with a high of 44 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man sentenced to life for stabbing mother during car dispute (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Bladensburg resident has been sentenced to life in prison, with 72 years suspended, for fatally stabbing his 72-year-old mother after an argument over her car. Jurors heard how the April 3 attack and his later capture led to his August conviction. Family members spoke about the meaning of the sentence, and court records show he has appealed.
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📸 Around Bladensburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bladensburg
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★ Featured events ★
- Washington Master Chorale's Holiday Concert
St. Ann Catholic Church, 4101 Yuma St NW, Washington
7:30 pm - ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir
Bowie State University, 14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie
3:00 pm - Washington Master Chorale's Holiday Concert
Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St NW, Washington
5:00 pm
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- Care Partner Support Group
Hyattsville City Building , 4310 Gallatin St , Hyattsville
9:30 am - Winterfest Sunday in Brookeville
Brookeville Beer Farm , 20315 A , Georgia Ave , Brookeville
2:00 pm - Sidestreet Duo — cured | 18th & 21st
Cured 18th & 21st , 10980 Grantchester Wy #110 , Columbia
5:00 pm - Free Zumba Fitness Class!
City of Hyattsville , 4310 Gallatin St , Hyattsville
4:00 pm - Seated Exercise Class for Older Adults
City of Hyattsville , 4310 Gallatin St , Hyattsville
10:00 am - Free Zumba Fitness Class!
City of Hyattsville , 4310 Gallatin St , Hyattsville
4:00 pm - Free Diaper Distribution
Hyattsville City Building , 4310 Gallatin Street , Hyattsville
9:30 am - Free Zumba Fitness Class!
City of Hyattsville , 4310 Gallatin St , Hyattsville
4:00 pm
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
Friday December 26
Monday December 29
📣 Bladensburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Pins and Needles
New Carrollton Branch Library New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
10:00 am - Caseworker in the Library
Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
10:00 am - Senior Social Events
College Park Woods Club , 3545 Marlbrough Way , College Park
10:00 am - Housing Authority Hybrid Board Meeting
City of College Park, Maryland Calendar College Park, MD 20740
10:00 am
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Service Clerk - Bake Off - 0140 in Hyattsville. Apply here.
- Against All Odds, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Hyattsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bladensburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hyattsville
- Maryland State Education Association (marylandeducators.org)
- ‘People will die': Suspended FEMA employees say their agency isn't delivering (veritenews.org)
- Trends in Dementia Associated Mortality among Patients with Underlying Stroke: A Nationwide Retrospective Analysis (1999–2023) (springer.com)
Landover
- Why are data centers coming to the Agricultural Reserve? (thebaltimorebanner.com)
Silver Spring
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