Issue #064

Traffic Alert: Scheduled Bridge Maintenance to Impact Nighttime Commute on I-95/I-495

Travelers in Prince George's County should prepare for temporary traffic interruptions on the Capital Beltway. Starting at 11:00 pm on Thursday, March 7, and concluding at 5:00am on Friday, March 8, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will be conducting essential maintenance on the I-95/I-495 bridge over the Potomac River, also known as the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.

The maintenance operation will necessitate several brief, scheduled openings of the drawbridge throughout the night. These openings will cause temporary halts in traffic flow in both directions of the Capital Beltway, lasting approximately 15 to 20 minutes each time. The purpose of this maintenance is to ensure the bridge's safety and functionality.

Drivers planning to use the bridge during these hours are encouraged to factor in extra travel time to navigate the expected delays. The State Highway Administration is aware of the potential inconvenience to motorists and urges everyone to exercise caution and patience while driving through the construction zone.

Meet the Artists from across of the DMV at the "Inspired by the Masters" showcase of original artwork inspired by a renowned artist's work, nature, history, artistic movement, or current events.

View the exhibition at the Bowie City Hall Gallery through May 18, 2024.

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Psi Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, WE CAN, and Del. Bartlett Champion House Bill 37 for Women's Reentry Services

The Psi Epsilon Omega (PEO) Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® in partnership with the Women’s Equity Center and Action Network (WE CAN), and Delegate J. Sandy Bartlett of District 32 wrote House Bill 37 entitled “Reentry Services for Women – Commission and Pilot Program - Establishment,” reinforcing its commitment to social justice through advocacy.

The bill is designed to connect formerly incarcerated women in Maryland to supportive services upon their release. It would create a comprehensive reentry plan for the women and identify service gaps. “We recognize the importance of assisting women as they transition from incarceration to reentry into the community,” said Karen S. Hicks, PEO President. “That’s why we partnered with Del. Bartlett and WE CAN to write this bill and continue to give back to those whose lives have been affected by incarceration through our programs.”

In 2023, PEO chapter members donated over 350 personal care items and nearly $600 in gift cards, and on January 26, the chapter donated 75 bags filled with personal toiletries and winter hats and gloves for distribution to women transitioning from the Maryland Correctional Institute for Women in Jessup.

A hearing for House Bill 37 is scheduled for March 7 at 1:00pm.

Learn more at www.aka-peo.org

Support Local Area Businesses

March 2 thru 13

• Young Inventor Showcase Sign up thru March, Bowie State University, Jericho Park Road, Bowie, MD

March 8

• Kids Kaboose at Old Bowie Welcome Center, Old Town Bowie Welcome Center 8614 Chestnut Avenue Bowie, MD 20715

March 8 - 9

• 2024 Student Adlerian Society SAS Conference, Bowie State University, 14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie 10:00am - 4:00pm

March 9

• Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided), 100 White Marsh Park Drive Bowie, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

• Soul Crackers OBTG Debut, Old Bowie Town Grille

  8604 Chestnut Avenue Bowie 7:00pm - 10:00pm

• Mardi Gras PARTY with Slim Thicck Fit, Fitness 4 Less, Laurel - Bowie Road, Bowie 11:00am - 1:00pm

• Unstoppable You Conference, Boswell Hall 6111 Columbian Way Bowie, MD 20715. 10:30am - 4:00pm

• Nitro Flag Football Tournament 8311 Race Track Rd, Bowie, MD 20715 8:00am

March 11

• Bowie Wireless association Ham Radio Club, Kenhill Center, Rm.121, 2614 Kenhill Dr. Bowie, The public is invited.

March 14

• "Inspired by the Masters" Reception with the artists, Bowie City Hall 15901 Fred Robinson Way, Bowie 7:00pm - 8:00pm

March 15

• Middle School Night, City of Bowie Gymnasium 4100 Northview Dr, Bowie, MD 20716 7:00pm - 9:00pm

• Senior Program: St. Patrick's Day Party, Bowie Senior Center 14900 Health Center Dr. Bowie 1:00pm - 2:00pm

March 16

• Bowie Arts Committee Spring Arts and Crafts Market, Bowie Senior Center, 14900 Health Center Dr. Bowie, 9:00am - 2:00pm

March 17

• Wedding Bliss, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Greenbelt, MD 12:00pm - 5:00pm

March 20

• Women's History Month Breakfast by the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce, The Grove Oak Creek Golf Club, 600 Bowieville Manor Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, 8am -10 am

• Prince George's County MeatOut Day 2024, A day to consider the health benefits of a plant-based diet for a Day

March 22

• Bowie High School Baseball - First Home Game of 2024 Season 15200 Annapolis Rd. Bowie, Free Event - 4:30pm

March 23

• Recovering the African American Burial Grounds at Sacred Heart, Belair Mansion 12207 Tulip Grove Road Bowie 2-3pm

• Bowie Baysox Annual Free Family FunFest, in conjunction with Macaroni KID Bowie-Crofton-Odenton at Prince George’s Stadium 4101 Crain Highway Bowie, MD 20716 10:00am to 1:00pm

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