O's Trade Hoes, Brewskis in Bowie, Starbucks Galore: Bowie's Need to Know

1.) AROUND TOWN » Coffee, anyone? Some insight into why there are so many Starbucks in Prince George's County. 

2.) YOU SAID IT » Three cheers for affordable housing! Kiera - Myrissa, for once there is a neat opportunity happening in the community and, yes, on the heels of something awful, but why not choose to focus on the positive? It could still be sitting vacant and not yet for sale, stuck in the foreclosure process like the house next door to me, but no. This is turning into a great opportunity for a fresh start for a veteran. THANKS for sharing Jenni! In response to another commenter who was less than excited about the foreclosed home undergoing renovations in Bowie's B section. 

3.) WEATHER » August begins with a bang: thunder, lightning and heavy rain are all in the forecast. A half inch to three-quarters of an inch of rain can be expected.  Highs will be in the low-80s. The forecast improves in the evening but rain will continue. Lows will be in the mid-60s and rainfall will be less than a quarter inch. Check out the Accuweather Forecast for the week ahead.

4.) PATCH TIP » Do you love a good beer, glass of fine wine, a smooth scotch on the rocks? Maybe mojitos and margaritas are more you thing. Blog About Local Bars and Brews for Patch!

5.) ICYMI » Hometown hero LJ Hoes is headed to Houston. Wish him luck!

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