Issue #051

Disconnected: Bowie's Unexpected Journey into Digital Silence

We never know how much we need it…until we don’t have it.

Today, the city of Bowie, and nationwide, experienced significant disruption due to an AT&T cell phone outage, affecting numerous residents and businesses throughout the area. Reports from users indicated a variety of issues, including complete service blackouts and inability to access internet services. Complaints ranged from customers unable to receive support for ongoing issues to frustrations over the lack of communication from AT&T regarding the outage's cause and expected resolution time.

The impact of the outage extended beyond mere inconvenience, highlighting our ever-increasing reliance on digital connectivity. Local businesses experienced disruptions in their operations, particularly those dependent on mobile and internet services for their day-to-day activities. Residents voiced their frustrations on social media, with some highlighting the lack of customer service response from AT&T.

While AT&T has yet to provide a detailed explanation or a timeline for the resolution, the incident underscores the critical need for robust and reliable telecommunications infrastructure, especially in areas like Bowie where the community's connectivity and economic activities are closely intertwined.

This outage serves as a reminder of the challenges that telecom companies face in maintaining uninterrupted service, as well as the importance of effective communication with customers during disruptions. As we await further updates, the hope is for a swift restoration of service and measures to prevent future outages, ensuring that residents and businesses can rely on their digital connections when they need them most.

Boys Varsity Basketball Championship - Bowie v Gwynn Park

Watch Live - The Bowie High School Boys Basketball team compete in the Prince George's County High School Basketball Championship. Let’s Go Bowie

Food Trucks & Food Truck Lovers: We want to hear from you!

Cousins Maine Lobster brought fresh Maine lobster dishes to Bowie and did not disappoint! They said that they will be back in Bowie.

We want to support local food trucks when they come to Bowie ❤️ 

Let us know when food trucks will be in Bowie so that we can add them to the Bowie Insider calendar and keep Bowie residents in the know.

Email the details, food truck name, date, time and location for when they will be in Bowie.

February 23

• PGCPS High School Basketball County Championship Game Varsity Boys - Bowie HS versus Gwynn Park HS approx. 7:30pm

• Council Member Ingrid S. Watson Presents District 4 Reusable Bags Giveaway, City of Bowie City Hall 15901 Fred Robinson Way Bowie, MD 20716 - 8:30am - 10:00am

• Black History Wellness & Fashion Show, Bowie State University, Student Center, 14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, MD 20715. 6:00pm - 9:00pm

• Men of Distinction Presents: The 2nd Annual Black History Showcase, Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, 15200 Annapolis Rd Bowie, MD 20715. 6:00pm

February 24

• Joe Clair Presents: Bangin’ In Bowie featuring Talent and John Hinton, Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, 15200 Annapolis Rd Bowie, MD 20715. 7:00pm and 9:00pm

• A Taste of HAE, by the Hope and Encouragement Foundation. The Royal Ballroom, Old Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD, 20720. 6:30pm - 11pm

• Fall In Love with Candle Making Workshop, 6600 Laurel - Bowie Road Bowie, MD 20715. 1:00pm - 3:30pm

• City of Bowie National Anthem and Voice of Bowie Auditions, open to individuals and groups.

February 26

• "The Upstanders" Film & Discussion hosted by the Bowie Youth & Family Services. Free. Seating is limited. Registration Required 6:00pm

February 27

• Community Matters with Bowie Police Chief Dwayne A. Preston, Huntington Community Center 13022 8th St, Bowie, MD 20715. 7:00pm - 9:00pm

• Open Mic: Fresh Voices Series: Presented by Dialect Poets of Prince George’s County (Teens 13 - 18). 15210 Annapolis Rd, Bowie, MD 20715. 4:00pm - 5:30pm

February 28

• #BowieSpeaks Community Conversation hosted by the City of Bowie Diversity Committee in honor of Black History Month. Theme, “What Happened to the Dream?”. City Hall Council Chambers 15901 Fred Robinson Way Bowie, MD 20716 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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