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🌱 Patch AM: How Friday’s student court program could affect traffic and parking downtown
Be sure to catch Santa is coming to Largo Xfinity Store - Saturday, 12/13 on the Upper Marlboro Patch calendar
Hi Upper Marlboro! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Friday’s student court program could affect traffic and parking downtown
- How an Upper Marlboro jail ministry is reshaping ideas of resilience
- How did a PG County singer turn local roots into global streams?
Also on today's calendar: Santa is coming to Largo Xfinity Store - Saturday, 12/13 and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Upper Marlborofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Upper Marlborofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 29 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and cold, temps: high: 38, low: 29.
- Saturday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Media Advisory: Bladensburg and Parkdale high schools visit District Court in Prince George's County for Schools in the Court program (einpresswire.com) — Students from Bladensburg and Parkdale high schools are heading to the Prince George’s County District Court in Upper Marlboro on Friday for an interactive “Schools in the Court” program. They’ll watch a mock traffic stop, hear about fentanyl dangers, and question judges and court staff, while locals should note parking and shuttle options around the Main Street courthouse. 
2. Exhausted, Aware, and Awakening: How Black Americans Are Redefining Resilience in 2026 (washingtoninformer.com) — Upper Marlboro gets a spotlight through James W. Preston II, who leads a jail ministry there and counsels prisoners on using faith to overcome adversity. His work, alongside insights from mental health professionals, highlights how Black Americans are redefining resilience for 2026 through rest, community support, entrepreneurship, and spiritual grounding amid economic and institutional stress.
3. PG County's Leticia Soul Brings Heart, Heritage And Raw Emotion To The Mic (thebaynet.com) — Upper Marlboro readers might recognize the creative grind described by Prince George’s County vocalist Leticia Soul, whose journey from local church choirs to streaming success is rooted in nearby Temple Hills. She reflects on tough early TV auditions, a breakout hometown performance in Silver Spring, and her upcoming releases, while encouraging young PG artists to trust their intuition and pursue their vision.
4. 4 suspects in alleged fraudulent check cashing conspiracy arrested in York (fox43.com) — One of the four people charged in an alleged check fraud scheme in York County, Pennsylvania, is a 22-year-old from Upper Marlboro, linking this case back to local residents. Police say the group traveled from Maryland using a chauffeur service and attempted to cash a forged check for more than $2,000, with several suspects allegedly carrying thousands of dollars in cash when stopped.
📸 Around Upper Marlboro
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Upper Marlboro
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★ Featured events ★
- Santa is coming to Largo Xfinity Store - Saturday, 12/13
10582 Campus Way South Largo, MD 20774,
12:00 pm - Budweiser Clydesdales Parade Thru North Beach
Thru North Beach with photos at at North Beach waterfront pavilion,
4:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
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Other local events
- Montpelier Farm Fall Festival
Montpelier Farms , 1720 Crain Hwy , Upper Marlboro
10:00 am - Festival of Lights
Watkins Regional Park , 301 Watkins Park Dr , Upper Marlboro
5:00 pm - Breakfast with Santa
14300 St Thomas Church Rd , Upper Marlboro
9:00 am - Pins and Needles: Beginners Crochet Workshop
Upper Marlboro Branch Library Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
10:30 am - Legos: Creative Club
Upper Marlboro Branch Library Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
2:00 pm - Festival of Lights
Watkins Regional Park , 301 Watkins Park Dr , Upper Marlboro
5:00 pm - Swimming vs Oxon Hill, Surrattsville & IHS Largo
SAARC , 13601 Missouri Avenue , Brandywine
5:00 pm - Boys’ Basketball vs Pallotti HS
North Point High School , 2500 Davis Rd , Waldorf
5:00 pm - A December to Remember Adult Prom 2025
Marlboro Moose Lodge , 15103 Marlboro Pike , Upper Marlboro
7:30 pm - ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir
Bowie State University , 14000 Jericho Park Rd , Bowie
3:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Fun spring events to support care and community at Hospice of the Chesapeake —Hospice of the Chesapeake in Largo Read on Patch
- Lost my cat on Thanksgiving day, grey & white male with a purple collar.
If anyone spots or manages to catch him, please message me. We miss him dearly and want him home for the holidays. (Nextdoor Croom Historic District) - Hello Nextdoor Family and Friends,
Can someone please share of any Christmas Concerts, Plays, etc. for this season. I love the Arts and would like to attend. Thanks so much. (Nextdoor Melwood Park)
- Sonepar USA Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Transport and Hub Director in Upper Marlboro. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Upper Marlboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Upper Marlboro here.
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
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