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

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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!)

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.
   

📸 Around Upper Marlboro

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Upper Marlboro

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 16

• Budweiser Clydesdales Parade Thru North Beach
  Thru North Beach with photos at at North Beach waterfront pavilion,
  4:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir
  Bowie State University, 14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie
  3:00 pm

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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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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