Between May 28 and June 6, Sussex Lane Park will be transformed into a Field of Honor, featuring a display of US flags flying in solemn formation. Follow the link to order a flag to be part of the display and dedicate it to a person of your choice. Read on...

The Bowie Farmers’ Market runs Sundays from May through October each year. Market patrons can find a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, breads and baked goods, beef, pork, and poultry, fresh cut flowers, and bedding plants for sale at the market. Read on...

In the US, people age 18-34 are most likely to get COVID now, yet in this demographic, only 1 in 3 have gotten first dose. Spread the word: anyone 16+ is eligible to be vaccinated. Case #s for 5/7: Bowie: 7,275 (+10) PG: 83,714 (+116) MD: 452,035 (+768). View today's full update.

Happy May! This month: a Young Adult Job Fair (5/6), the Farmers’ Market reopens (5/16), two Mansion events (5/21 & 5/26), and we’ll be introducing a Field of Honor in lieu of traditional Memorial Day celebrations. Details in the May edition of the Bowie News Flash