Press Releases All Archives 2023 Women Trailblazers Award Honorees Announced City of Bowie Partners with Bowie State University to Open Art Exhibit at City Hall Community Survey Seeks Input on Future of the Bowie Race Track Property Bowie Police Ask for Public's Help in Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Incident Bowie Employee Tiffany Wright Appointed as Member of Patuxent River Commission Post-Tornado Update as of 7/6/22, 12 p.m. Tornado Update as of 7/5/22, 9 p.m. Larkin Chase Emergency Candidate Forums Local Leaders Plan Rally for Peace on March 13, 2022 Public Health Emergency Declaration Issued for Bowie City Statement on Water & Sewer System - December 9, 2021 Bowie Changes Trash Rules to Address Wildlife Problem City Celebrates Expansion of its Electric Vehicle Fleet and Charging Stations Find Bowie City Hall on Fred Robinson Bowie Hosts Food Distribution Events on Saturdays in August Juneteenth Lt. Governor Rutherford Visits Vaccine Clinic at Bowie Senior Center Bowie Seeks to Hire Public Health Officer Bowie Announces 2021 MLK Art Contest Winners Winter Weather Preparations 2020 City to Launch Rental Housing Aid Program City Works to Close Out Canceled IcePlex Project Since the City Council voted May 18, 2020 to cancel the new Bowie IcePlex project, city staff members have been working to close out the project and wrap up all outstanding expenses related to the project. Statement Regarding September 8 Council Meeting Broadcast Statement on the Passing of John Lewis Martin Luther King Art Contest Winners Selected Bowie City Council Votes to Urge Maryland to Settle Lawsuit in favor of HBCUs Mayor and City Council Invite Residents to Join Them at an Upcoming Listening Session City of Bowie Election Results Bowie Candidates Forum October 15 Bowie Senior Villages Meetings Bowie Named to MONEY's Top Places to Live City Hosts Workshop on Applying for Community Outreach Grants June 26 Press release about workshop on June 26, 2019 about how to apply for Community Outreach Grants New Exhibit about Belair at Bowie Opens June 7, 2019 Memorial Day 2019 Bowiefest 2019 Bowie Closes Out Earth Month with a Busy Day of Activities on April 27 Arbor Day 2019 Bowie Hosts Young Adult Job Fair March 16 City Council Selects Darian Senn-Carter to Fill Council Vacancy City Council Will Interview 27 Applicants for District 3 Vacancy Program to Honor the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. City Announces Process to Fill Council Vacancy Bowie Councilmember Resigns from Council Seat City Introduces New Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Program Cop for a Day 2018 Bowie Mourns the Loss of John McNamara Bowie to Celebrate Holiday with a Concert & Fireworks on July 2 Bowie Selects New Assistant City Manager Martin Luther King, Jr. Program - January 13, 2018 Bowie Police Department Town Hall Meeting - January 24 Special Election to Fill District 2 Vacancy - March 12th Bowie Residents Vote to Recall District 2 Councilmember Diane Polangin Arts Committee Award Grants 2017-2018 The City of Bowie Arts Committee was allocated $10,000 in the FY18 City Budget to award grants to groups or individuals that provide art experiences for Bowie residents. Office Space Available at the Kenhill Center in Bowie The Kenhill Center, formerly Bowie City Hall, has office space available for rent. The building is located at 2614 Kenhill Drive, Bowie, MD and is currently home to a number of City of Bowie government offices as well as organizations serving residents of the City. Special Recall Election to be Held December 19, 2017 City Manager Lott Recognized by International City/County Management Association Martin Luther King, Jr. Art Contest Police Investigate Graffiti Incident Curbside Vacuum Leaf Collection Begins October 30th Police Search for Suspect in Sexual Assault Case Office Space Available At The Kenhill Center In Bowie The Kenhill Center, formerly Bowie City Hall, has office space available for rent. The building is located at 2614 Kenhill Drive, Bowie, MD and is currently home to a number of City of Bowie government offices as well as organizations serving residents of the City. Community Outreach Committee Awards 2017-2018 Grants The Community Outreach Committee (COC) advises the City Council on matters pertaining to human needs and resources in the community. Each year the Committee awards grants to support programs related to their mission. City of Bowie Youth & Family Services Accepting Teen Mentoring Applications The City of Bowie Youth & Family Services Teen Mentoring Program is now accepting applications for the upcoming 2017 – 2018 school year. City Council Affirms Support for Initiatives to Protect the Environment City Issues Statement on Death of Bowie State University Student Richard Collins The City Council offers condolences to the family and friends of Second Lieutenant Richard Collins, III and encourages those who wish to honor his young life to contribute to a fund that has been set up in his memory at Bowie State University. Energy Efficiency Grants Available for Eligible Seniors The Malcolm "Skip" Popp Award Bowie Community Outreach Committee Selects Julee Fryberger and Christine Connally For the Malcolm “Skip” Popp Award Bowie Closes Out Earth Month with a Busy Day of Activities on April 27 Bond Ratings Agencies Give Bowie Their Highest Rankings Bowie's Arbor Day Celebration is April 29th City Pilots Food Waste Collection in Three Neighborhoods Spring Hydrant Flushing Hydrant flushing in neighborhoods served by City of Bowie Water Service begins April 3rd and runs through May 2nd. Bowie Solar Co-op Selects Vendor for Group Temporary Intersection Closure in Northridge Neighborhood City Named Certified Wildlife Habitat Community Bowie Names New City Manager The City Council announced today that it has selected Alfred D. Lott to serve as City Manager. He comes to the job with several years experience in government, both at the federal level and the municipal level. Prior to that he spent 22 years with the United States Army. Bowie Receives Sustainable Maryland Certified Award and is 2016's Sustainability Champion The City of Bowie was one of 14 Maryland municipalities honored for sustainability efforts at the 2016 Maryland Municipal League Fall Conference. The Sustainable Maryland Certified Awards were presented by the Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland, and they announced that Bowie is this year’s Sustainable Maryland “Sustainability Champion”, amassing an impressive 560 points in the Sustainable Maryland Certified program, more than any other community in 2016. Bowie International Festival 2016 Experience the cultures of many countries as you travel around the world in one day at the Bowie International Festival on Saturday, October 1st, at Allen Pond Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Community Outreach Committee Grant Award 2016-2017 The Community Outreach Committee (COC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016-2017 Program Grants. City Issues Statement on Insurance for Water and Sewer Lines Senior Center Reopens August 15 National Night Out Against Crime is August 2nd at Allen Pond City of Bowie offers prayers and condolences to Orlando victims and families Senior Center Closing June 2016 Cop_for_Day_Press_Release Community Meeting on Mosquitoes and Mosquito Borne Illnesses Heritage Day & Community Picnic May 15, 2016 Bowie's annual Heritage Day celebration is Sunday, May 15th. There will also be a Community Picnic and Concert at Allen Pond that evening from 5 - 8 p.m. Bowie Food Pantry Garden A garden operated on behalf of the Bowie Food Pantry raised an estimated $7000 of fresh vegetable produce over the last two years. ImagineBowie Celebration City of Bowie holds celebratory event to showcase community input for sustainability plan. Bowie Centennial Celebration Kicks Off on April 16, 2016 City Council Seeks Help in Shaping Bowie's Future Community members are invited to offer input as City develops a strategic plan for the next 3-5 years. Winners Selected for 2016 Martin Luther King Art Contest City Manager David Deutsch Announces Retirement Malcolm “Skip” Popp Award The Malcolm “Skip” Popp Award is offered by the City of Bowie for Scouts and/or Scout leaders who have performed “extraordinary and distinguished community service within Scout organizations in the City of Bowie.” City's Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest Holiday House Decorating Contest November 12, 2015 – Bowie, MD – The City of Bowie’s 33rd Annual Holiday House Decorating Contest registration has begun. Brighten up for the holidays by either entering your, or the house of a friend, or neighbor. Should there be a Community Garden in the City of Bowie? Bowie residents are invited to offer their thoughts on the need for a community garden by completing an online survey on the City website (www.cityofbowie.org). The survey, which will be open from November 2 to December 7, 2015, is being conducted to determine the desire of City of Bowie residents to develop garden plots on public land in the City. Media Advisory - Bowie City Election - November 3, 2015 Election Day is Nov. 3, 2015. All City offices are up for election and every race is contested. New Speed Camera Coming to Peachwalker Lane on Nov. 2, 2015 A new camera has been installed near C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional School on Peachwalker Drive Curbside Leaf Collection Begins November 2 The City's annual curbside leaf collection runs from November 2 through December 17. Firefighters will be Installing Smoke Alarms in Old Town Bowie A Fresh Look for Allen Pond Park The City is about to embark on designing several significant improvements at Allen Pond Park. The first phase will include the addition of permanent restrooms, the replacement of the existing stage, an increase in paved parking spaces and the redesign of the amphitheater lawn area. Deadline for Community Outreach Grants Extended until December 1, 2015 Grant money is still available for individuals or organizations with programs for the underserved social service needs of Bowie residents. Some City of Bowie Telephone Numbers are Changing Bowie Police Department and other City numbers that begin with 301-575-xxxx are changing to 240-544-xxxx on 10/21/2015 Community Outreach Grants Awarded Grants awarded to two organizations. Additional applications will be accepted until December 1, 2015. Bowie Named One of Top 50 US Cities for Women Entrepreneurs Possible Case of West Nile Virus in Bowie National Night 2015 Shooting in Old Town Bowie on June 16th Cop for a Day Experience what it's like to be a Police Officer at this fundraising event for Special Olympics. Community Shredding & Styrofoam Recycling Event - June 20th Walk Wednesdays No City-Sponsored Fireworks This Fourth of July Wildlife Habitat Tour June 13, 2015 Bowie's Memorial Parade is Saturday, May 23rd City Names James Morehouse Winner of 2015 Popp Scouting Award Fitch Ratings Reaffirms AAA Bond Rating City Statement on Pipe Insurance Bowie Green Expo on 4/11/15 at Kenhill Center Bowie Earth Day Concert & Exhibit on 4/18/15 Fitch Ratings Again Gives Bowie a AAA Bond Rating Bowie Solar Co-op Selects Contractor The City of Bowie’s Planning Office and Maryland Sun (a project of Community Power Network) have organized more than 50 Bowie neighbors to go solar together. After a competitive bidding process the group of homeowners has selected Maryland-based Sustainable Energy Systems to install systems for all of the participants. Organized with the help of the City of Bowie’s Planning Office, the collaboration is enabling participating homeowners to install solar panels on their homes at deeply discounted rates. Pothole Reporting Help local agencies stay on top of potholes by reporting them. Use Water Wisely Workshop Bowie’s Green Team is hosting a free Arbor Day Bowie celebrates Arbor Day on April 18, 2015 with a short ceremony at Acorn Hill Park 2015 Hydrant Flushing Schedule 2015 flushing of hydrants on city water system begins April 6th and runs through May 5th. Winners Selected in City's Martin Luther King, Jr. Art Contest Bowie Adds Animal Holding Area at City Hall Finalists Selected for City's Martin Luther King Art Contest Council Selects Dufour Woolfley, Jr. to Council Vacancy Bowie Senior Chorale Needs Basses and Tenors The Bowie Senior Chorale may have 100 members, but it could use a few more basses and tenors. Media Advisory - Update to Interview Process for Council Vacancy Bowie Councilmember Isaac Trouth Selected to Fill Seat on the Maryland Municipal League (MML) Boar Record Number of Individuals Apply for Council Vacancy City Council will choose from among a large pool of applicants to fill vacancy. Solar Co-op Begins in Bowie Senior Center Activities - January 2015 2014 Holiday Closings Information Bowie Adds Electric Car to its Vehicle Fleet The City of Bowie has purchased its first completely electric car for use by city employees. Senior Center Earns National Accreditation Bowie's Senior Center is only one of 200 centers across the nation to earn national accreditation. City Council Vacancy The City of Bowie is seeking applicants to fill the term of former Council member Todd Turner who was recently elected to serve on the Prince George’s County Council. Electronics Recycling Event - December 6, 2014 Three City Employees Honored for Their Actions Tree Lighting Ceremony 2014 Holiday House Decorating Contest Each December, Bowie residents who deck their house and yard with boughs of holly or other holiday decorations are invited to compete in an annual competition. Input Sought on Draft Climate Action Plan The City invites residents to read and comment on Bowie's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as outlined in the Draft Climate Action Plan. Senior Center Activities - November 2014 Office Space Available at Kenhill Center for Local Groups (9/2014) Nonprofit organizations based in Bowie or serving Bowie residents are eligible to lease office space at the Kenhill Center. Energy Audit Program Begins September 8, 2014 (9/2014) Up to 100 residents are eligible to receive free home energy audits through a new program with the City of Bowie. Senior Center October 2014 (9/2014) Enjoy a variety of classes and programs at the Bowie Senior Center in October. City Awards Community Outreach Grants to Three Organizations (8/2014) City Offers Grants to Encourage Certified Wildlife Habitats (8/2014) The City of Bowie wishes to increase the number of Certified Wildlife Habitats in Bowie. To encourage this, the City is offering grants to cover the cost of certification for residents, organizations and businesses. 2014 Fall Flush Schedule (8/2014) The City of Bowie Public Works Department will begin the fire hydrant flushing and testing program in areas served by City water. The hydrant flushing will take place beginning August 25, 2014 and continue through October. Bowie Police Host National Night Out Against Crime August 5th (7/2014) National Night Out Against Crime is an annual event hosted by the Bowie Police Department at Allen Pond to promote crime prevention in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, with free food and drink, children's activities and more. Bowie Police Host Large Training Exercise July 31st (7/2014) BPD is partnering with Prince George's Police and Prince George's Fire/EMS to simulate an Community Outreach Grant Deadline Approaching (7/2014) The deadline to apply for a Community Outreach Grant is July 28, 2014. Habitats 101 Workshop (7/7/2014) This workshop will provide information about establishing habitats for wildlife in your garden and getting the habitat certified by the National Wildlife Federation City Council Remembers Wayne Curry (7/3/2014) City Council statement on the passing of former County Executive Wayne Curry Fourth of July Celebration 2014 (6/26/2014) Bowie's Fourth of July celebration features a concert by the Fabulous Hubcaps and fireworks Bowie Police Announce Special Traffic Patterns for After Fireworks (6/26/2014) To help those who attend the City of Bowie’s Fourth of July celebration at Baysox Stadium get home safely, the Bowie Police Department restrict turns on Crain Highway after fireworks. Bowie Names New Director of Youth & Family Services (6/26/2014) Bowie Selects Wendy Wilcox to Lead City's Youth Services Bureau City Launches Updated Alerting System (6/24/2014) Alert Bowie 2.0 replaces City's existing alerting system Senior Center Activities - July 2014 (6/20/2014) City Issues Statement on Insurance for Homeowners' Water and Sewer Lines (6/20/2014) City provides information about water and sewer lines on the City Water and Sewer System and explains homewowners' responsibilities to aid residents in making decisions about the need for water and sewer line insurance. George Stephanos Selected to Head Up Public Works Department (6/2/2014) George Stephanos, formerly of the US Coast Guard, has been hired to lead the City of Bowie's Public Works Department. Reminders about Yard Waste Collection (6/2/2014) Reminders for residents about the rules for yard waste pickup. Vanetta Pledger Hired to Lead City IT Department (6/2/2014) Vanetta Pledger is new Director of Information Technology for the City of Bowie Annual Hydrant Flushing Program Delayed Until Summer (4/16/2014) Annual Hydrant Flushing Program Delayed Until Summer Arbor Day Release 2014 (4/1/2014) Byron Matthews Promoted to Finance Director (2/3/2014) Byron Matthews Promoted to Director of City's Finance Department Green Fire Movie Screening (2/3/2014) Symphony Screening (2/2/2014) Nominations Sought for Popp Award for Scouting (1/7/2014)

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