Bowie News

The sweet scents of orange rinds and cinnamon waft from the open doors of the recently opened Teavana tea store in the Bowie Town Center, where free samples are on offer for passersby.

A new collaboration between Bowie State University and the Prince George's County government and school systems looks to open up new pathways to college for area minority students, particularly in math and science fields.

The proposal for a new Walmart Supercenter in Bowie hit another road block Thursday when the Prince George's County Planning Board staff recommended disapproval of the retail giant's application for a special exception to build the 186,000 square foot store.

A Wal-Mart across the street from a Wal-Mart? The debate rages on, for and against, in Bowie.

There is one more week left in the Bowie Police Department's toy drive, an initiative to collect new, unwrapped toys for Prince George's County children in need.

She leisurely made her way around the desks. In kindergarten classes at Robert Goddard, children are answering in French to their French-speaking teachers.

For the third time this week, The National Weather Service is calling for wintry weather in Bowie.

For a few hours, local theatergoers can escape the wintery blast by visiting Annapolis Shakespeare Company's production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," continuing through Dec. 22 at Bowie Playhouse in White Marsh Park.

Bowie resident Kevin Russell holds the distinction of being the first and the last White House colored printing press operator, and he has the stories and memorabilia to prove it.

The chain wants to build a Supercenter as part of a development at the corner of U.S. 301 and Mill Branch Road.

Haven't had a chance to visit Santa yet this year and share your Christmas wishes? No worries-he's heading to town a few weeks early.

Anne Arundel County Police Chief Kevin Davis announced the appointment of two new cabinet members, who both worked in the Prince George's County Police Department along with Davis.

"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" opens in theaters on Friday, Dec. 13. The running time for the movie is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

By Todd Richissin Earthsky.org calls the Geminid meteor shower "one of the finest meteor showers visible in either the Northern or Southern Hemispheres."

The Washington Redskins' decision in 2012 to keep its team headquarters in Ashburn, Va.

There are many ways to enjoy the holidays in Bowie, including by catching some vintage Christmas programming at The National Capital Radio & Television Museum in December.

In an effort to encourage seniors to take part in Baltimore Gas and Electric's energy audit program, the City of Bowie is offering a $100 rebate to the first 100 eligible residents to fill out an application.

Anthony Santos, 8, , and Herbert Mollinedo, 11, have a snowball fight with Anthony's dad Chris Santos in front of their home on Ram's Head Court in Olney.

Paper or Plastic? Either way, Prince George's County shoppers may join their neighbors in Montgomery County and Washington D.C. in paying for their disposable bags if a bill under consideration passes.

Keep those pearly whites straight and healthy with the help of the newest business in Hilltop Plaza, Bowie Braces.