COVID-19 Update for March 31

In today’s update: more details about Gov. Hogan’s Stay at Home Directive and how it will be enforced, changes in City govt operations, info about the new COVID testing site at Fedex Field, and a reminder about the changes to trash and recycling.

A Messsage from the Bowie Police Department

Governor Larry Hogan has enacted an executive order which institutes a Stay at Home directive for Maryland, effective last evening at 8:00 p.m. The Governor’s office expects all to comply with this Executive Directive. But what should you expect...

Governor Issues Mandatory Stay at Home Order

Maryland Stay at Home Order - March 30, 2020

Press release summarizing Governor’s March 30 Order

Volunteer to Help Seniors & Disabled with Grocery Shopping & Prescriptions

In response to COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Bowie will expand the volunteer-based Neighbors Helping Neighbors program to offer grocery shopping and medication pickup for seniors (65+) and disabled residents of the City of Bowie. 

Volunteers: If ...

Public Works Curbside Collections Continue with Some Changes to Protect Crews

Public Works Curbside Collections Continue with Some Modifications

City of Bowie trash and recycling services are continuing to operate. However, in an effort to protect the solid waste crews, the following changes to curbside collections will be put in pl...

Council Meetings Closed to the Public

Given the current state of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and in concert with the State of Maryland and Prince George’s County, the City of Bowie is announcing the following directives regarding upcoming City Council meetings:

• City Council ...

Governor Orders More Closures; City Buildings Closing to Public

As a result of the Governor's latest directives, Bowie government is closing all buildings to the public & canceling events for the foreseeable future. City departments will still be conducting business by phone and email. Trash & recycling are still on.

Mayor & City Council Declare Public Health Emergency

Today Mayor Timothy Adams signed a Declaration of Public Health Emergency. The City Council approved this declaration so that it may take additional steps to address the pandemic if needed and to make sure the city receives all emergency reimbursements it...

Slowing the Spread of COVID-19 by Flattening the Curve

COVID-19 is a completely unprecedented event, and society is quickly trying to slow its spread and protect our most vulnerable populations. The steps that Governor Hogan and the federal government are taking seem extreme, but they have a real purpose and ...