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🌱 Patch AM: How much safer is Prince George’s County this year?

Coming up on the Upper Marlboro Patch calendar: Budweiser Clydesdales Parade Thru North Beach

Tuesday December 16th Patch AM
Tuesday December 16th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • How much safer is Prince George’s County this year?

Also on today's calendar: Budweiser Clydesdales Parade Thru North Beach and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 39 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 50, low: 27.
  • Thursday: A shower in the afternoon, with a high of 52 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• PGPD reports significant drop in crime, including 19% decrease in violent crime (dcnewsnow.com) — Prince George’s County leaders in Upper Marlboro report a major drop in crime this year, including a 19% decrease in violent crime and 40% fewer murders. Police say better reporting, new recruits, and a coming retail crime task force are helping, but emphasize they still need residents’ help to keep neighborhoods safer.
   


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🗓 Upcoming Events in Upper Marlboro

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Featured events

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Other local events
    Wednesday December 17
  • Montpelier Farm Fall Festival
    Montpelier Farms , 1720 Crain Hwy , Upper Marlboro
    10:00 am
  • Visual and Fine Arts Winter Showcase
    Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School , 12650 Brooke Ln , Upper Marlboro
    6:30 pm
  • Luv For Our City - DCVYBE at Famous lounge
    Famous Lounge Restaurant & Bar , 5010 Brown Station Rd Suite 150 , Upper Marlboro
    7:00 pm
  • Thursday December 18
  • Playday at the Library: Celebrate Winter
    Largo-Kettering Branch Library Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room
    10:30 am
  • Girls’ Basketball @ CMIT North
    CMIT Academy , 6201 Frost Pl , Laurel
    5:30 pm
  • Boys’ Basketball vs CMIT North
    Frederick Douglass High School , 8000 Croom Rd , Upper Marlboro
    5:30 pm
  • Friday December 19
  • Montpelier Farm Fall Festival
    Montpelier Farms , 1720 Crain Hwy , Upper Marlboro
    10:00 am
  • Saturday December 20
  • PRo Game Day Brunch
    The Free State Distillery , Inc , Upper Marlboro
    1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 16
  • Boys’ Basketball @ Friendly HS
    Friendly High School , 10000 Allentown Rd , Fort Washington
    5:30 pm
  • Trivia: Ultimate Jams
    Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
    6:00 pm
  • Girls’ Basketball vs Friendly HS
    Frederick Douglass High School , 8000 Croom Rd , Upper Marlboro
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday December 17
  • Needlework Social
    Spauldings - Conference Room
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

District Heights

  • Funeral arrangements announced for veteran Black Press reporter James L. Wright Jr. (afro.com)
  • Free Lyft rides available in Alexandria beginning Friday through New Year's Day (alxnow.com)

Bowie

  • Recorded Sex Acts Between Student, Teacher Lead To Child Porn Charge: FBI (patch.com)
  • Son Arrested After Woman Found Dead In Temple Hills Home: PGPD (patch.com)
  • Driver Flees After Fatally Hitting Capitol Heights Man: PGPD (patch.com)

Landover


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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